MANILA, Philippines — Mayonnaise frontman Monty Macalino believes the local music industry is alive and kicking.
“Sobrang ganda ng music industry ngayon, sobrang lawak na ng landscape. Napaka-swerte ng panahon ngayon because of digital streaming," Monty said.
"Pwede kang kumita sa maraming social avenues at marami nadi-discover lalo na mga local acts, nagkakaroon na ng direct collaboration with foreign artists. Now is the time to take advantage of that availability and possibility,” he added.
Monty, who leads independent record label Yellow Room Music, announced the signing of new artists from various genres.
“For Yellow Room Music in 2024, we’re definitely releasing more materials for up-and-coming artists as well as mga artists na meron nang pangalan na ma-solidify pa sa industriya,” he said.
Here are the new talents who joined Monty's Yellow Room Music.
Autotelic
Autotelic is a popular pop-rock band that has cemented its standing in the local music scene.
The band debuted in 2016 with the release of the album "Papunta 'Pabalik'" under MCA Music, which eventually received a platinum record certification. This success led to the release of their five-track EP "Takipsilim" in 2018. Both albums received accolades from Awit Awards and Star Awards for Music. In June 2021, Autotelic released their latest single titled "Iwan."
Sud
When one of the tracks from Sud’s debut album in 2016, “Sila," their only Tagalog song at the time, was able to penetrate the mainstream audience – it was one of the first local indie artists to do so.
The five-piece act from Metro Manila has released music with genres ranging from alternative soul, alt-rock, indie pop and alt-pop/ballad. Other hits include “Dumadaloy” (2021), “Baliw” (2019) and ”Di Makatulog” (2017).
Fiona
Fiona’s musical prowess was showcased when the band emerged as the overall champion of Sky Cable’s Bikes Boards Bands in 2013.
Fast forward to 2024, the band has just signed a deal with Yellow Room Music and is set to release its second EP.
Ultraviolet
Ultraviolet recently released a new song called "Paraiso" via Yellow Room Music. When asked about the inspiration behind their new single, Raina, one of the band's composers, said they wrote "Paraiso" as a reminder that "we can take a break from reality and escape to our paradise whenever we need it."
"As a writer who sometimes experiences an existential crisis, I wanted to share this message with others. We are all human, and taking care of ourselves is important," Rayna added.
NaÏV
On February 23, dive into NaÏV's latest single with Yellow Room Music, “Ikaw Lang Talaga,” which is a heartfelt expression of deep love, capturing that moment when you just know someone is "The One."
As described by the synth-pop trio, the song is a musical journey dedicated to those experiencing the early stages of love – where logic takes a back seat, and you find yourself surrendering to the overwhelming feeling of affection.
“If you've ever wondered why that special someone stands out, 'Ikaw Lang Talaga' beautifully encapsulates that sentiment. Let the music speak to the unspoken emotions of love in its purest form, “ the band added.
Tamara
Tamara's career took off at 18 when she won a jingle competition, where she caught the attention of Champ Lui Pio from the famous rock band Hale.
Since then, she has performed in various events and bars, showcasing her skills as a singer and songwriter. In 2019, she debuted with the single “Ngayon,” a love song she wrote when she was 17. Tamara has collaborated with bands like Hale and Soapdish.
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