FEATURED BANDS:
BAMBOO / BARBIE'S CRADLE / IMAGO / KITCHIE NADAL / KJWAN / MAYONNAISE / PAROKYA NI EDGAR / RIVERMAYA / SPONGE COLA / SUGAR FREE

Kjwan

Marc Abaya (vocals), Jorel Corpus (guitars), Kelley (Bass), & J-Hoon (Drums)

[source:sonymusic.ph]

Since their birth last May 2003 the band has played gigs with notable local acts such as Razorback, Kapatid, Sandwich and Chicosci all over the local clubs and events in Metro Manila, earned a finals slot in a nationwide band competition, finished recording their own album, contributed a song in an exclusive Ateneo Songs and Cheers Album, interviews and airplay in 5 local radio stations, guested in a local music channel, got featured in websites for mp3 downloads and streaming, articles in local magazines, threads in online discussion websites and has established a growing community of listeners through online newsgroups. They have evolved from a simple recording project of Marc into a tight and explosive musical expression, incorporating the talent of Jorel, Kelley and J-Hoon through funky rhythmic riffing, intense groove and superior vocals.

Over the course of playing gigs, hanging out, recording and writing songs, the band has grown to be more disciplined and unified in their craft and songwriting, the product of which will be heard in their highly anticipated debut album which should be out by July 2004. .

Kjwan had their early beginnings last May 2003. Abaya presented some demo tapes to Mangahas and Corpus when they were hanging out and asked them if they wanted to form a band with him. Both were excited with the idea of finally being able to form a band with an old friend and immediately agreed. The three didn’t waste time and started looking for a drummer that would complete their band. Many were under consideration but it was Balbuena that everyone wanted. So they asked him one time if he wanted to form a band with them just for kicks and he immediately agreed! And the line up was complete!

The band did not waste time slacking around, they immediately recorded demos and wrote songs for their album established a mailing list for their listeners and played every gig that came in their schedule. It’s been a whirlwind of a schedule for them and a year after of doing that everything should fall into place as their debut album reaches its release date!