Moonstar88
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Maychelle Baay and Moonstar88 performing at Earth Day Jam 2013. | |
| Background information | |
| Also known as | Moonstar88 |
| Origin | Manila, Philippines |
| Genres | Alternative rock, Pinoy rock, OPM, Acoustic |
| Years active | 1999–present |
| Labels |
Alpha Music (2000–2007) Sony BMG (2007–2012) Ivory Music (2012–present) |
| Associated acts | Lemon Tear, Orphan Lily, Chocolate Beef, Angel In Disguise, Parokya Ni Edgar, APO Hiking Society |
| Website |
soupstar |
| Members |
Maychelle Baay Pao Bernaldo Bon Sundiang Herbert Hernandez |
| Past members |
Acel Bisa William Pineda Teng Marcelo Tite Alapon Andrey Malabanan Chona Camiling |
Moonstar88 is a Filipino rock band formed in Manila, Philippines.
History
Moonstar88 was formed in 1999. They were signed to Sony BMG by 2007, and later to Ivory Records in 2012. Previously under Backbeat Management, they are now with Soupstar Management under Darwin Hernandez which also handles other bands including Sandwich, Callalily, 6cyclemind, Pedicab.
As of April 2008, they have released three albums, Popcorn, Press to Play and Todo Combo, and collaborated on one track, Pag-Ibig Ko Sa Iyo, found on RoK On! Music Inspired By Ragnarok Online. They also performed a rendition of the APO song, "Panalangin" which they recorded and was added to the tribute album for the band, Apo Hiking Society, on the Kami nAPO Muna album. The band has also recorded a cover of Yano's famous song, Senti.
The band's newest album “This Year” which took two and a half years to finish, is under Ivory Music and contains 8 tracks, including a special track featuring Parokya Ni Edgar’s Chito Miranda and an acoustic version of “Migraine”.
“This Year” won the Best Design Packaging Category in the ADOBO Design Awards 2013 held April 26 at the Ayala Museum, Makati City.
Band members
- Current members
- Maychelle Baay - vocals/guitars (2004-present)
- Pao Bernaldo - bass (1999-present)
- Bon Sundiang - drums/vocals (2005-present)
- Herbert Hernandez - guitars (1999-present)
- Former members
- Acel Bisa - vocals (1999-2004)
- William "Popo" Pineda - drums (1999-2004)
Road managers
- Datch Smith
- Jasmin Macaraeg
- Allan Montero
- Rupert Tabiano
- Apol Pueblo
- Shellby Reyes
Discography
Studio albums
| Artist | Album | Tracks | Year | Records |
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| Moonstar 88 | Popcorn | Bata I'm Sorry Torete Again Fall On Me Untamed Doors Sa Langit Hear Me Fear Panaginip Thanks I'm Sorry (Acoustic Version) |
2000 | Alpha Music |
| Moonstar 88 | Press to Play | Sabi Mo Sayang 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 |
| Moonstar 88 | 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 |
| Moonstar 88 | This Year | Ligaw Gilid Bastusan Boom Ka Erase My Heart Taxi Ligaw feat. Chito Miranda Migraine (acoustic) |
2012 | Ivory Music |
Compilation albums
- RoK On! Music Inspired By Ragnarok Online (Viva Records, 2005) (collaboration)
- Kami nAPO Muna (Universal Records, 2006)
- Gusto Ko Ng Rock (Sony Music, 2009)
- Tambayan 101.9 (Star Records, 2009)