Munimuni

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Munimuni
Munimuni in 2021, as seen in 'Maligaya (Official Video)'
Munimuni in 2021, as seen in 'Maligaya (Official Video)'
Background information
Also known asThe AJ Project (2013)
OriginQuezon City, Philippines
Genres
Years active2013–2020; 2021-present
LabelsMarilag Records and Production (2017-2020); Independent (2021-present)
Associated acts
Website
Members
  • Adj Jiao
  • John Owen Castro
  • Jolo Ferrer
  • Josh Tumaliuan
Past members
  • Red Calayan
  • TJ de Ocampo

Munimuni is a Filipino indie folk band from Quezon City, Philippines. The band currently consists of Adj Jiao (guitar, vocals), John Owen Castro (flute, vocals), Jolo Ferrer (bass), and Josh Tumaliuan (drums).[1][2][3]

History[]

Formation (2012-2013)[]

Munimuni was formed in UP Diliman, TJ de Ocampo met Adj Jiao who was, at that time, doing a musical project with Red Calayan. They figured out that they had similar tastes in music, so they started writing and arranging songs together.

A year after they started, de Ocampo was sent to Japan as an exchange student, later on adding John Owen Castro as the band's session keyboardist. Munimuni kept on doing gigs while de Ocampo was away.[4][5]

Simula EP (2017)[]

In 2017, Munimuni released their debut EP titled "Simula". The EP featured songs like "Sa Hindi Pag-alala", "Sa'yo", and "Marilag".[6][7][8]

Kulayan Natin (2019)[]

Two years after releasing their debut EP, Munimuni finally released their debut album.[9][10] The album "Kulayan Natin" featured songs like "Tahanan", "Oras", "Kalachuchi" and "Solomon" featuring Filipina singer Clara Benin.[11][12]

Hiatus (2020)[]

On September 30, 2020, The band announced their 'hiatus' via Twitter.[13][14]

The Comeback #MaligayaAngPagbabalik (2021)[]

On June 9, 2021, The band announce their comeback along with their new song 'Maligaya' and TJ de Ocampo's departure from the band.[15][16]

Band members[]

Current members[]

  • Adj Jiao – guitar, lead vocals, backing vocals (2012–present)
  • John Owen Castro – flute, backing vocals, occasional lead vocals (2014–present)
  • Jolo Ferrer – bass, occasional backing vocals (2017–present)
  • Josh Tumaliuan – drums, occasional backing vocals (2018–present)

Past members[]

  • Red Calayan - drums, backing vocals (2012-2018)[17]
  • TJ de Ocampo - guitarist, lead vocals, backing vocals (2012-2020)[18]

Discography[]

Studio albums[]

EPs[]

Singles[]

  • Tahanan (2018)[23]
  • Oras (2018)[24]
  • Kalachuchi (2018)[25]
  • Pop Machine: Minsan (2019)[26]
  • mga kantang isinulat mag-isa (2020)[27]
  • Talinghaga (2020)[28]
  • Alat (2020)[29]
  • Sanggol (2020)[30]
  • Maligaya (2021)[2]
  • Ambag Ko (2021)[31]

Accolades[]

Year Award Category Notable Works Result References
2020 5th Wish Music Awards Wishclusive Collaboration of the Year "Solomon"(with Clara Benin) Nominated [32][33]
Wish Breakthrough Artist of the Year "Munimuni" Nominated

References[]

  1. ^ "https://twitter.com/munitheband". Twitter. Retrieved 2021-06-11. External link in |title= (help)
  2. ^ a b Munimuni - Maligaya (Official Video). Munimuni. 9 June 2021. Archived from the original on 18 June 2021. Retrieved 5 October 2021 – via YouTube.
  3. ^ "Munimuni - YouTube". www.youtube.com. Retrieved 2021-06-11.
  4. ^ "Get to Know: Munimuni the Band". Where to, Baguio?. 9 November 2017. Retrieved 12 February 2020.
  5. ^ "Music Corner – Indie Searchlight: Munimuni". Gadgets Magazine. 25 January 2017. Retrieved 12 February 2020.
  6. ^ "10 Under-the-Radar Local Indie Artists You Should Listen to Right Now". Spot PH. 3 November 2018. Retrieved 12 February 2020.
  7. ^ "OPM artists you need to listen to right now". Rappler. 9 October 2018. Retrieved 12 February 2020.
  8. ^ "What in the world is makata pop? An introduction to the band Munimuni". ScoutMag PH. 21 November 2017. Retrieved 12 February 2020.
  9. ^ "LATEST DROP: Kulayan Natin Album by Munimuni". ÜDOÜ PH. 31 July 2019. Retrieved 12 February 2020.
  10. ^ "All the right things Munimuni did in their first album". ScoutMag PH. 29 July 2019. Retrieved 12 February 2020.
  11. ^ "Tahanan - Munimuni". Munimuni on Bandcamp. Retrieved 12 February 2020.
  12. ^ "Munimuni to release new single 'Oras' with launch party". Bandwagon Asia. 16 August 2019. Retrieved 12 February 2020.
  13. ^ "Munimuni goes on hiatus". Rappler. 30 September 2020. Retrieved 26 November 2020.
  14. ^ Munimuni [@munitheband] (30 September 2020). "t.co/bBsCwYGxhs" (Tweet). Archived from the original on 30 September 2021. Retrieved 5 October 2021 – via Twitter.
  15. ^ "Munimuni return to start new chapter with 'Maligaya,' announce departure of vocalist TJ De Ocampo". Bandwagon Asia. 9 June 2021. Retrieved 10 June 2021.
  16. ^ Munimuni [@munitheband] (9 June 2021). "#MaligayaAngPagbabalik t.co/vdJXRWPIVE" (Tweet). Archived from the original on 9 June 2021. Retrieved 5 October 2021 – via Twitter.
  17. ^ "Drummer Red Calayan parts ways with Munimuni". Bandwagon Asia. 30 August 2018. Retrieved 12 February 2020.
  18. ^ "Munimuni return to start new chapter with 'Maligaya,' announce departure of vocalist TJ De Ocampo". Bandwagon Asia. 9 June 2021. Retrieved 10 June 2021.
  19. ^ "Kulayan Natin by Munimuni on iTunes". Apple Music. Retrieved 12 February 2020.
  20. ^ "Kulayan Natin by Munimuni on Spotify". Spotify. Retrieved 12 February 2020.
  21. ^ "Simula EP by Munimuni on iTunes". Apple Music. Retrieved 12 February 2020.
  22. ^ "Simula EP by Munimuni on Spotify". Spotify. Retrieved 12 February 2020.
  23. ^ Tahanan, retrieved 2021-06-11
  24. ^ Oras, retrieved 2021-06-11
  25. ^ Kalachuchi, retrieved 2021-06-11
  26. ^ Pop Machine: Minsan, retrieved 2021-06-11
  27. ^ mga kantang isinulat mag-isa, retrieved 2021-06-11
  28. ^ Munimuni - Talinghaga ✨ (official video). Marilag Records and Productions. 6 June 2020. Archived from the original on 11 June 2021. Retrieved 5 October 2021 – via YouTube.
  29. ^ Munimuni - Alat (Official Video). Marilag Records and Productions. 17 July 2020. Archived from the original on 11 June 2021. Retrieved 5 October 2021 – via YouTube.
  30. ^ Munimuni - SANGGOL. Marilag Records and Productions. 19 October 2020. Archived from the original on 11 June 2021. Retrieved 5 October 2021 – via YouTube.
  31. ^ Munimuni - Ambag Ko (Official Lyric Video). Munimuni. 14 September 2021. Archived from the original on 3 October 2021. Retrieved 5 October 2021 – via YouTube.
  32. ^ "Munimuni, Ben&Ben, IV Of Spades, Clara Benin, and more are nominated at the 5th Wish 107.5 Music Awards". Bandwagon Asia. 16 December 2019. Retrieved 12 February 2020.
  33. ^ "Ben&Ben, Clara Benin, IV of Spades, Reese Lansangan, SB19, and more win at the 5th Wish 107.5 Music Awards". Bandwagon Asia. 20 January 2020. Retrieved 12 February 2020.


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