Hastang first burst into the Cebu music scene in the summer of 2005 when they made it to the finals of the MTV Hits Cebu Band Showdown with a lacerating original composition called "Oblivion." Fittingly, the indie band has picked the same song from their upcoming debut release as its carrier single and the first-ever music video in the band's discography.
Producing a music video is definitely a big step forward for this band, which just completed the recording of their first album last year. The record will contain 11 original songs composed and arranged by the band members including "Oblivion," one of the first songs they've written as a group.
For its video, Hastang worked with Manila-based director Rember Gelera. Shot in location somewhere in Novaliches last December, the music video features all the band members performing in an old, decrepit house. Post-production roughly took almost two months in order to bring Gelera's vision to life and by the start of February, Studio's 23 MYX included it in their RockMYX play list.
To vote for Hastang's "Oblivion," you can text "MYX VOTE OBLIVION" and send to 2366.