Moonstar88

Moonstar88

Moonstar88

Filipino rock band


Moonstar88 is a Filipino rock band formed in Manila, Philippines in 1999.

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History

Moonstar88 was formed in February 1999.[1] They were signed to Sony BMG by 2006, and later to Ivory Records in 2012.[2] Previously under Backbeat Management,[3] they are now with Soupstar Management under Darwin Hernandez which also handles other bands including Sandwich, Callalily, 6cyclemind, Pedicab.

As of April 2008, they had released four albums, Popcorn, Press to Play and Todo Combo. Later, “This Year” and a collaboration on "Pag-Ibig Ko Sa Iyo", found on RoK On! Music inspired by Ragnarok Online were released in 2012 and 2009 respectively. They performed a rendition of the APO song "Panalangin." It was later added to the tribute album for the band Apo Hiking Society on the album, Kami nAPO Muna. The band has also recorded a cover of Yano's famous song, "Senti".[4]

They released the album This Year under Ivory music. It contained eight songs, including a track featuring Parokya Ni Edgar's Chito Miranda and an acoustic version of "Migraine”.[5]

This Year won the Best Design Packaging Category at the ADOBO Design Awards 2013 held on April 26 at the Ayala Museum, Makati.[6]

2015–Present

In early 2015, Bernaldo started playing for Parokya ni Edgar when their bassist Buwi Meneses announced a hiatus from the band due to relocating with his family in USA. Bernaldo was asked to leave from the group without a formal announcement from any member of the band that he was already dismissed. Buddy Zabala of Eraserheads took his place and is currently playing and recording for the band recently. Although it is still unclear, no formal announcement was made.

Band members

Current members
  • Maysh Baay - vocals/guitar (2004–present)
  • Buddy Zabala - bass (2016–present)
  • Bon Sundiang - drums/vocals (2005–present)
  • Herbert Hernandez - lead guitar (1999–present)[7]

Touring members

  • James Roy Linao - guitars
  • Berns Cuevas - bass, lead guitar
  • Vic Aquino - drums
  • Karmi Santiago - drums

Past members[8]

  • Paolo Bernaldo - bass (1999–2015) (currently touring for Parokya ni Edgar since 2015)
  • Acel Bisa - vocals, guitar (1999–2004)
  • William Pineda - drums, percussion (1999–2004)[9]
  • Teng Marcelo - guitars, vocals (1999–2001) [10]

Discography

Studio albums

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EPs

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Singles

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Awards and Nominations

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References

  1. Rappler.com (January 23, 2019). "[WATCH] Rappler Live Jam: Moonstar88". Rappler. Rappler Inc. Retrieved June 14, 2020.
  2. "This Year". Spotify. February 1, 2012. Retrieved June 8, 2018.
  3. "m o o n s t a r 8 8". moonstar88. March 27, 2004. Archived from the original on March 27, 2004. Retrieved October 17, 2020.
  4. "Moonstar 88 - "SENTI" (Official Music Video)". YouTube. March 1, 2009. Archived from the original on December 22, 2021.
  5. "This Year". Spotify. February 1, 2012.
  6. Staff Writer (October 10, 2022). "Advertising Creative Director & Filipino Rockstar Herbert Hernandez Thanks God for His Gifts -". International Daily Finance. Retrieved October 10, 2022.
  7. "Press To Play - Moonstar88". AllMusic. Retrieved June 8, 2018.
  8. "Moonstar88 hits it big with Torete | Philstar.com". philstar.com. Retrieved June 17, 2018.
  9. "The moon, the star and everything that shines". Raya Martin. June 27, 2001. Retrieved September 5, 2022.
  10. "Moonstar88 hits it big with Torete". philstar.com. Baby A. Gil. Retrieved May 11, 2001.
  11. "Moonstar88's Starry, Starry Night". mtvasia.com/. Clara Enriquez. Archived from the original on September 3, 2006. Retrieved September 3, 2006.
  12. Chelsea Goh; Maddie Castillo (January 30, 2023). "Moonstar88 drops NFT-incorporated 'Lourdes 2088', new album in ten years - listen". Bandwagon Asia. Retrieved April 10, 2023.
  13. "Itulog Mo Na Yan". Spotify. January 27, 2017.
  14. Baby A. Gil (February 5, 2007). "A MYX Magna for Apo nominees". PhilStar. Retrieved September 16, 2020.

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