Moonstar88
Moonstar88 is a Filipino rock band formed in Manila, Philippines in 1999.
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Maysh Baay and Moonstar88 performing at Earth Day Jam 2013. | |
Background information | |
Origin | Manila, Philippines |
Genres | |
Years active | 1999–present |
Labels | Alpha Music (2000–2007) Sony BMG (2007–2012) Ivory Music (2012–2018) Soupstar Entertainment (2018–present) |
Associated acts |
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Website | soupstar.ph |
Members | Maysh Baay Buddy Zabala Bon Sundiang Herbert Hernandez |
Past members | Paolo 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 |
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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 |
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Strings Attached | "Sa Langit" "Sulat" "Torete" "Huwag na Lang" |
2018 | Alpha Music |
Singles
Singles | Tracks | Year | Records |
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Sana Mali | "Sana Mali" |
2016 | Warner Music |
Itulog Mo Na Yan | "Itulog Mo Na Yan" |
2017 | Warner Music |
References
- Rappler.com (January 23, 2019). "[WATCH] Rappler Live Jam: Moonstar88". Rappler. Rappler Inc. Retrieved June 14, 2020.
- "This Year". Spotify. February 1, 2012. Retrieved June 8, 2018.
- "m o o n s t a r 8 8". moonstar88. March 27, 2004. Archived from the original on March 27, 2004.
- "Moonstar 88 - "SENTI" (Official Music Video)". 1 March 2009.
- "This Year". Spotify. February 1, 2012.
- "Creative talents honored at 4th Adobo Design Awards". ABS-CBN News.
- "Press To Play - Moonstar88". AllMusic. Retrieved June 8, 2018.
- "Popcorn - Moonstar 88 | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic". AllMusic.
- "Moonstar88 hits it big with Torete | Philstar.com". philstar.com. Retrieved June 17, 2018.
- https://open.spotify.com/track/2nI9O7T2lH9RgfVcdivHAT