Nescafe 3in1 Soundskool 13 finalists
MANILA, Philippines - Name: Soltera
School: AMA-IIT, Cubao, Quezon City
Genre: Alternative rock
Members:
Emilyn Laxamana on vocals
Joatham Fernandez on rhythm guitars
John Ryan Nabus on bass
John Paul “Alpha” Pidorna on lead guitars
Russel James Enriquez on drums
What’s behind the name of the band?
Soltera literally means single lady but our group name is from the phrase, “Tara, solo tayo.” We just played with the words.
Describe Soltera in two words.
Rock together.
Name: Iktus
School: Colegio de San Juan de Letran, Calamba City, Laguna
Genre: Alternative rock
Members:
Carizza Janine Panaligan on vocals
Andrei Panaligan on bass
Andrew Panaligan on lead guitars
Paulo Joseph Sico on drums
Augusto Mendoza on rhythm guitars
How did you get together as a band?
Three of our members are siblings (referring to the Panaligans where two are twins) and they share school with the other two.
Describe Iktus in two words.
EP: Energetic, passionate.
Name: Disco Disco Disco
School: Saint Michael’s College, Iligan City
Genre: Pop rock with disco rock
Members:
Jimboi Nadayang on lead vocals
Michael Joseph Pacalioga on guitars and vocals
Francis Steve Martinez on drums
Lexter de Gracia on bass
Jarred Abu on guitars
Why did you join Nescafe 3in1 Soundskool?
We want to prove something. Hindi pa nanalo sa mga contest na ganito ang mga taga-Mindanao. We want to push our music to another level. We want to show everyone that great music emerges from Mindanao. We would do whatever it takes even if it means being away from our families.
Describe Disco Disco Disco in two words.
Toogs, toogs!
Name: Lady Suzette
School: AMA Computer Learning College, Tacloban
Genre: (Emotional) Pop alternative
Members:
Daryl Gariando on vocals
Earl Christian Napoles on guitars
Philip Tagaduan on bass
Mario Adonis “Dong” Cayanong II on drums
Feddy E. Orpeza on lead guitars
Describe Lady Suzette in two words.
Emotional music
Greatest obstacle of the group so far.
Tampuhan. Hirap mag-ayos ng schedule. And we also experienced crab mentality back home, our own kababayan try to put us down.
Name: 3 hours and 10
School: University of the Visayas, Cebu
Genre: Pop rock/ alternative
Members:
Joyous Harry Benday on vocals
Jaydunn Lagahit on bass
Joharni Benday on drums
Hanson Gascon on lead guitars
What’s behind the name of the band?
We practice for three hours and 10 minutes and it sounds catchy.
Handa na ba kayong sumikat?
The long wait is over.
Name: Sundae Special
School: Iloilo Doctors College
Genre: Pop rock
Members:
Mia Barbra Derilo on vocals
Joel Lenaming on lead guitars
Chris Vincent Celis on drums
Chrisdian Sabacan on bass
What’s behind the name of the band?
We all love ice cream and we have our practice on Sundays.
Greatest obstacle of the group so far.
When we already qualified for the finals, our vocalist had tonsillitis and was not able to sing. The doctor advised her to rest her voice for two weeks. We thought we won’t be able to join anymore but fortunately, she is okay now.
Name: Eevee
School: The Philippine Women’s College - Davao
Genre: Alternative rock
Members:
Enzo Villegas on vocals and guitars
Paolo Segura on guitars
Craig John Neniel on drums
Jerrick Adrian Sy on bass
Why did you join Nescafe 3in1 Soundskool?
We saw the ad sa school at saka may free taste ng Nescafe. Handa na kami sumikat, magpaparamdam na kami.
Handa na ba kayong sumikat?
Of course, now na.
Name: Little School House
School: Xavier University, Cagayan de Oro, Mindanao
Genre: Fusion of OPM (Original Pinoy Music) and funk music
Members:
Mark King on vocals
Nestor Punay on keyboards
Alex Gopez on drums
Isaiah Mugot on bass
Daniel Lardizabal on guitars
Why did you join Nescafe 3in1 Soundskool?
There was free coffee! Kidding aside, we took it as a chance to express ourselves, it was our chance as musicians. Manalo, matalo, basta experience. Dito pa nga lang panalo na (referring to the Boracay workshop).
Handa na ba kayong sumikat?
Andito na, wala nang atrasan.
Name: Mixed Tape
School: St. Cabrini College of Allied Medicine, Batangas
Genre: Alternative rock with a mix of pop
Members:
Mara Marianne Magaling on vocals
Aaron Gutlabayan on guitars
Yuta Bumalay on guitars
Clint Hidalgo on bass
Lawrence Dacuya on drums
How did you get together as a band?
Our guitarist used to have a huge crush on a girl who likes the band Paramore, so he looked for members and formed the band Maracore (now Mixed Tape) to impress her.
Describe Mixed Tape in two words.
Total package.
Name: In descent
School: University of Perpetual Help, Binan, Laguna
Genre: Experimental rock
Members:
Evan Catolico on vocals
Fred Almenanza on bass
Hogan Antonio on guitars
Philip Solis on guitars
Nick Nicor on drums
How did you get together as a band?
We all like to talk about music and we came from different bands. We formed the group to join Nescafe 3in1 Soundskool.
Handa na ba kayong sumikat?
Yeah baby!
Name: Project
School: Jose Rizal University, Mandaluyong City
Genre: Alternative rock
Members:
Jaworski Sison on vocals
Beejay Valera on guitars
Amado Go on bass
Ralph Leo Ruiz on drums
Wilfredo “Unyo” dela Cruz, Jr. on guitars
What’s behind the name of the band?
Iba’t ibang banda kami galing so parang “side project” namin ‘to; Project, for short.
Greatest obstacle of the group so far.
During last year’s Soundskool, nag-expect kami ng konti. Tapos, naisip namin na kulang pa. From last year, we changed our genre — from funky music to alternative (mainstream).
Name: Play
School: Polytechnic University of the Philippines, Quezon City
Genre: Pop rock
Members:
Yuan Rabago on vocals
Myka Cloma on drums
Daryll “Dada” Caballero on lead guitar
Renzy dela Cruz on bass
How long have you been jamming as a group?
Five years.
How did you get together as a band?
Our parents are friends and they are all music lovers. They were the ones behind the formation of our group.
Name: Nameless Heroes
School: Mapua Institute of Technology, Intramuros
Genre: Indie rock
Members:
Ezekiel Alonzo on vocals and guitars
Joseph de las Alas on bass
Edneil “Beejay” Esber on guitars
Juan Pacheco on drums
What’s behind the name of the band?
Maraming heroes ang hindi sikat, yung mga gumagawa ng malulupit pero hindi kilala. We are like that.
Greatest obstacle of the group so far.
Back when our vocalist chose his girl friend over us and quit the band. When they broke up, he came back to us, his original girl friend.
