Artists
The Camerawalls
The Camerawalls
Formed in Manila, Philippines in the last few quarters of 2007, The Camerawalls is known for creating sophisticated pop music. With a combination of jangly acoustic and elegantly driving electric guitars, they have succeeded in establishing a sound that will artfully give a nod to a variety of influences from the 60s to the 80s and beyond. The indie pop heritage of Clementine (formerly of Orange & Lemons) resonates throughout and reverberates excellence, both musically and lyrically.
The Camerawalls released their debut album, “Pocket Guide To The Otherworld” on July 03, 2008 with critical success. The album is highly profound, very personal, and arguably one of the best pop releases of 2008. On February 22, 2010, the band launched a brand new single, a summery, romantic tuned called “The Sight Of Love” featuring Sarah Gaugler (of electro-rock band, Turbo Goth) which charted at number #1 on JAM 88.3 for several weeks.
The Camerawalls is renowned for incorporating native Rondalla (traditional Philippine folk music) instrumentations in their recordings attributed to Clementine’s exposure to his father’s work as a Rondalla instructor. Prominent sections of Banduria and Octavina can be heard on a number of songs especially on their remake of “Canto De Maria Clara,” a Spanish poem written by Filipino writer and national hero José Rizal which appeared on the novel Noli Me Tangere (first published in 1887 in Berlin). Some of the band’s influences includes The Beatles, Morrissey, The Smiths, XTC, Belle & Sebastian, Trash Can Sinatras, The Pale Fountains, Terry Hall, The Lightning Seeds.
Email – info@thecamerawalls.com
Official Site – http://thecamerawalls.com
MySpace – http://www.myspace.com/thecamerawalls
Facebook – http://www.facebook.com/thecamerawalls
Twitter – http://twitter.com/thecamerawalls
The Gentle Isolation
From L-R: Joseph Rovero, Ness Urian, Bachie Rudica, Monch Cristobal
Even with a penchant for fine, new wave music, The Gentle Isolation thoughtfully shifted genres in 2009, making way for the indie pop sound that they are slowly becoming known for in the local independent music scene. Their new sound is reminiscent of Belle & Sebastian and Camera Obscura, but still with a trace of the Stone Roses and Echo & The Bunnymen thrown in for more character.
Having made their rounds in several bars and other venues in and out of Metro Manila, the band has busied itself with building a steady fan base, augmented by the rare privilege they enjoyed when they played as one of the front acts during Swedish indie pop duo, Club 8’s concert in Manila in May 2010. Proving that they are all ready and set for a wider audience, the band is preparing to release their debut EP in August 2010.
E-mail – info@thegentleisolation.com
Official Site: http://thegentleisolation.com
MySpace – http://www.myspace.com/thegentleisolation
Facebook – http://www.facebook.com/thegentleisolation
Twitter – http://twitter.com/gentleisolation
Your Imaginary Friends
From L-R: Eric Po, Em Aquino, Khalid Tanji, Ahmad Tanji
Taking four years to make, Your Imaginary Friends began as an idea for an e-mail project by two of its members who were, back then, quite physically distant from each other. The band has come a long way since those days, and along with the relocations, several lineup changes, and later affiliation with indie record label, Lilystars, they have developed a distinct sound and musical quality, which is—as the band members themselves describe—of indie rock and new wave, dance and poetry, all combined to make a unique kind of pop.
Your Imaginary Friends was one of only three acts who opened the show in Metro Manila for Club 8, a world-renowned indie pop act from Sweden who very recently visited the Philippines as part of a tour. After this major break, the band continued with preparations for their first EP, due for release in September.
Email – info@yourimaginarymusic.com
Official Site: http://yourimaginarymusic.com
MySpace – http://www.myspace.com/yourimaginarymusic
Facebook – http://www.facebook.com/yourimaginaryfriends
Twitter – http://twitter.com/yifmusic
