Moonstar88 is a Filipino rock band formed in Manila, Philippines in 1999.
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 Maysh Baay and Moonstar88 performing at Earth Day Jam 2013. | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Manila, Philippines |
| Genres | |
| Years active | 1999–present |
| Labels |
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| Members | Maysh Baay Buddy Zabala Bon Sundiang Herbert Hernandez |
| Past members | Paolo Bernaldo Acel Bisa William Pineda Teng Marcelo |
| Website | soupstar.ph |
History
Moonstar88 was formed in February 1999.[1] They were signed to Sony BMG by 2006, and later to Ivory Records in 2012.[2] Previously under Backbeat Management,[3] they are now with Soupstar Management under Darwin Hernandez which also handles other bands including Sandwich, Callalily, 6cyclemind, Pedicab.
As of April 2008, they had released four albums, Popcorn, Press to Play and Todo Combo. Later, “This Year” and a collaboration on "Pag-Ibig Ko Sa Iyo", found on RoK On! Music inspired by Ragnarok Online were released in 2012 and 2009 respectively. They performed a rendition of the APO song "Panalangin." It was later added to the tribute album for the band Apo Hiking Society on the album, Kami nAPO Muna. The band has also recorded a cover of Yano's famous song, "Senti".[4]
They released the album This Year under Ivory music. It contained eight songs, including a track featuring Parokya Ni Edgar's Chito Miranda and an acoustic version of "Migraine”.[5]
This Year won the Best Design Packaging Category at the ADOBO Design Awards 2013 held on April 26 at the Ayala Museum, Makati.[6]
2015–Present
In early 2015, Bernaldo started playing for Parokya ni Edgar when their bassist Buwi Meneses announced a hiatus from the band due to relocating with his family in USA. Bernaldo was asked to leave from the group without a formal announcement from any member of the band that he was already dismissed. Buddy Zabala of Eraserheads took his place and is currently playing and recording for the band recently. Although it is still unclear, no formal announcement was made.
Band members
- Current members
- Maysh Baay - vocals/guitar (2004–present)
- Buddy Zabala - bass (2016–present)
- Bon Sundiang - drums/vocals (2005–present)
- Herbert Hernandez - lead guitar (1999–present)[7]
Touring members
- James Roy Linao - guitars
- Berns Cuevas - bass, lead guitar
- Vic Aquino - drums
- Karmi Santiago - drums
Past members[8]
- Paolo Bernaldo - bass (1999–2015) (currently touring for Parokya ni Edgar since 2015)
- Acel Bisa - vocals, guitar (1999–2004)
- William Pineda - drums, percussion (1999–2004)[9]
- Teng Marcelo - guitars, vocals (1999–2001) [10]
Discography
Studio albums
| Album | Tracks | Year | Records |
|---|---|---|---|
| Popcorn[11][12] | "Hilaw pa ang Sinaing" "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 |
| Press to Play | "Sabi Mo" "Sayang" "Luto Na ang Sinaing" "Timeless Peace" "Sulat" "Lonely Tree" "Take Away" "Pasensiya Na" "More Than That" "Sana" "Tongue-tied" "Ang Pag-ibig Kong Ito" "Huwag Na Muna" | July 26, 2002[13] | Alpha Music |
| Todo Combo | "Todo Combo" "Tadhana" "Migraine" "Can't Stop" "Senti" (originally by Yano) "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" | June 1, 2007 | Musiko Records & Sony BMG Music Entertainment (Philippines), Inc. |
| Moonstar 88 | "Again" "Huwag Na Muna" "Sa Langit" "Tongue-Tied" "Sana" "I'm Sorry" "Fall on Me" "Torete" "Ang Pag-Ibig Kong Ito" "Hear Me" "Lonely Tree" "Sayang" "Doors" "Fear" "Untamed" "Sulat" "Sabi Mo" "Bata" | 2011 | Alpha Music |
| This Year | "Gilid" "Ligaw" "Bastusan" "Boom Ka" "Erase My Heart" "Taxi" "Ligaw" feat. Chito Miranda "Migraine" (acoustic) | 2012 | Ivory Music and Video |
| Lourdes 2088[14] | "Nangawit" "Walang Katapusang Luha" "Next Week" "Feels So Right" "Parola" "Hangga’t" "Akong Bahala" "Forever With You" "Simple" "Sumaya Ka Ba Sa Akin" | 2023 | Soupstar Music |
EPs
| EP | Tracks | Year | Records |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strings Attached | "Sa Langit" "Sulat" "Torete" "Huwag na Lang" | 2018 | Alpha Music |
Singles
| Singles | Tracks | Year | Records |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sana Mali | "Sana Mali" | 2016 | Warner Music |
| Itulog Mo Na Yan | "Itulog Mo Na Yan" | 2017 | Warner Music |
| Sorry | "Sorry" | 2018 | Warner Music |
Awards and Nominations
| Year | Award Giving Body | Category | Nominated Work | Results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | NU Rock Awards | Best New Artist | — | Nominated |
| Best Music Video | "Torete" | Nominated | ||
| 2001 | RX 93.1 | OPM Artist of the Year | "OPM Band of the Year" | Won |
| OPM Song of the Year | "Sa Langit" | Won | ||
| 2007 | MYX Music Awards | Favorite Remake | "Panalangin" | Nominated[16] |
| 2013 | Adobo Design Awards | Best Design Packaging | "This Year" | Nominated |
| 2017 | ALTA Media Icon Awards | Band of The Year | — | Won |
| 2019 | Wish 107.5 Music Awards | Bronze Wishclusive Elite Circle Award | "Migraine" | Won |
| 2023 | Awit Awards | Best Cover Art | Nelz Yumul for "Next Week" | Nominated |
| 2024 | Wish 107.5 Music Awards | Rock/Alternative Song of the Year | "Parola" | Won |