December Avenue (band)
December Avenue is a 5-piece indie pop/alternative rock band from Manila, Philippines known for their viral compositions online. The band is one of the most streamed OPM bands of all-time.[1] The band is composed of Zel Bautista on vocals and guitars, Jem Manuel on guitars, Don Gregorio on bass, Jet Danao on drums and backing vocals, and Gelo Cruz on keyboards and backing vocals.
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| Background information | |
| Also known as | Sense of Sound (formerly) |
| Origin | Metro Manila, Philippines |
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| Years active | 2007–present |
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| Website | decemberavenue |
| Members | Zel Bautista Jem Manuel Don Gregorio Jet Danao Gelo Cruz |
Bautista, Manuel, Gregorio, and Danao started out in their alma mater University of Santo Tomas in 2007. Cruz, an alumnus of De La Salle-College of St. Benilde, was later added in 2016. Bautista is the chief composer of the band. Originally known for their predominantly English songs, the band has released Tagalog songs since 2016.[2][3][4][5]
Members
- Zel Bautista - vocals, acoustic guitar (2007–present)
- Jem Manuel - lead guitar (2007–present)
- Don Gregorio - bass guitar (2007–present)
- Jet Danao - drums, percussion, backing vocals (2007–present)
- Gelo Cruz - keyboards, backing vocals (2016–present)
Discography
Studio albums
- December Avenue (2016)
- Langit Mong Bughaw (2019)
EPs
- Time To Go (2010)
- Sleep Tonight (2011)
Accolades
| Year | Award | Category | Details | Result |
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| 2019 | 4th Wish Music Awards | Wishclusive Rock/Alternative Performance of the Year | "Kahit Di Mo Alam" | Nominated |
| Wishclusive Collaboration of the Year | "Kung Di Rin Lang Ikaw" (with Moira dela Torre) | Nominated | ||
| Wish Group of the Year | December Avenue | Nominated |
References
- https://www.bworldonline.com/december-ave-is-most-streamed-artist-in-phl/
- December Avenue | Tower of Doom
- December Avenue profile on Bandwagon
- Ortega, Karlos (January 13, 2017). "December Avenue: Music of Life". One Music PH.
- Enriquez, JM (September 2, 2018). "December Avenue: Their music is for moving on". BusinessMirror.
- "The 4th Wish 107.5 Music Awards: Nominees, New Categories, and More". Wish 107.5. December 12, 2018. Retrieved December 30, 2018.
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