Moonstar88

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

Moonstar88
Maysh Baay and Moonstar88 performing at Earth Day Jam 2013.
Background information
OriginManila, Philippines
Genres
Years active1999–present
LabelsAlpha Music (2000–2007)
Sony BMG (2007–2012)
Ivory Music (2012–2018)
Soupstar Entertainment (2018–present)
Associated acts
Websitesoupstar.ph
MembersMaysh Baay
Buddy Zabala
Bon Sundiang
Herbert Hernandez
Past membersPaolo Bernaldo
Acel Bisa
William Pineda
Teng Marcelo

History

Moonstar88 was formed in February 1999.[1] They were signed to Sony BMG by 2007, 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 26th April at the Ayala Museum, Makati City.[6]

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)

Touring members

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

Past members[7]

  • 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)[8]
  • Teng Marcelo - guitars, vocals (1999–2001)[9]

Discography

Studio albums
Album Tracks Year Records
Popcorn "Hilaw pa ang Sinaing"
"Bata"
"I'm Sorry"
"Torete"
"Again"
"Fall on Me"
"Untamed"
"Doors"
"Sa Langit"
"Hear Me"
"Fear"
"Panaginip"
"Thanks"
"I'm Sorry" (Acoustic Version)		 2001 Alpha Music
Press to Play "Sabi Mo"
"Sayang"
"Luto Na ang Sinaing"
"Timeless Peace"
"Sulat"
"Lonely Tree"
"Take Away"
"Pasensiya Na"
"More Than That"
"Sana"
"Tongue-tied"
"Ang Pag-ibig Kong Ito"
"Huwag Na Muna"		 2002 Alpha Music
Todo Combo "Todo Combo"
"Tadhana"
"Migraine"
"Can't Stop"
"Senti"
"Panalangin" (originally by APO)
"F.V.O."
"Late Ka Na Naman"
"Dot Song"
"Bintana"
"T.Y.P."
"Lumiliwanag"
"Friendster"
"M.V.O."
"Di Kasi"
"Di Kita"
"Girlfriend"
"Damang-dama"		 2007 Sony Music Philippines
Moonstar 88 "Again"
"Huwag Na Muna"
"Sa Langit"
"Tongue-Tied"
"Sana"
"I'm Sorry"
"Fall on Me"
"Torete"
"Ang Pag-Ibig Kong Ito"
"Hear Me"
"Lonely Tree"
"Sayang"
"Doors"
"Fear"
"Untamed"
"Sulat"
"Sabi Mo"
"Bata"		 2011 Alpha Music
This Year "Gilid"
"Ligaw"
"Bastusan"
"Boom Ka"
"Erase My Heart"
"Taxi"
"Ligaw" feat. Chito Miranda
"Migraine" (acoustic)		 2012 Ivory Music and Video

EPs
EP Tracks Year Records
Strings Attached "Sa Langit"
"Sulat"
"Torete"
"Huwag na Lang"		 2018 Alpha Music

Singles
Singles Tracks Year Records
Sana Mali "Sana Mali"
2016 Warner Music
Itulog Mo Na Yan "Itulog Mo Na Yan"
2017 Warner Music

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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.
  4. "Moonstar 88 - "SENTI" (Official Music Video)". 1 March 2009.
  5. "This Year". Spotify. February 1, 2012.
  6. "Creative talents honored at 4th Adobo Design Awards". ABS-CBN News.
  7. "Press To Play - Moonstar88". AllMusic. Retrieved June 8, 2018.
  8. "Popcorn - Moonstar 88 | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic". AllMusic.
  9. "Moonstar88 hits it big with Torete | Philstar.com". philstar.com. Retrieved June 17, 2018.
  10. https://open.spotify.com/track/2nI9O7T2lH9RgfVcdivHAT
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