Munimuni

Munimuni are a Filipino indie folk band from Quezon City, Philippines. The band consists of AJ Jiao on lead vocals and guitar, TJ de Ocampo on lead guitar, John Owen Castro on flute and background vocals, Jolo Ferrer on bass, and Josh Tumaliuan on drums.[1][2]

Munimuni
Also known asThe AJ Project (2013)
OriginQuezon City, Philippines
Genres
Years active2013–2020 (hiatus)
LabelsMarilag Records and Production
Associated acts
Members
  • AJ Jiao
  • TJ de Ocampo
  • John Owen Castro
  • Jolo Ferrer
  • Josh Tumaliuan
Past members
  • Red Calayan

History

Formation (2012-2013)

Munimuni was formed in UP Diliman, TJ de Ocampo met AJ 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.[3][4]

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".[5][6][7]

Kulayan Natin (2019)

Two years after releasing their debut EP, Munimuni finally released their debut album.[8][9] The album "Kulayan Natin" featured songs like "Tahanan", "Oras", "Kalachuchi" and "Solomon" featuring Filipina singer Clara Benin.[10][11]

Hiatus (2020-present)

On September 30, 2020, The band announced their 'hiatus' via Twitter.[12][13]

Band members

Current members
  • Adj Jiao – lead vocals, guitar
  • TJ de Ocampo – lead guitar, lead vocals
  • John Owen Castro – flute, backing vocals, occasional lead vocals
  • Jolo Ferrer – bass
  • Josh Tumaliuan – drums

Past members
  • Red Calayan - drums, backing vocals[14]

Discography
Main article: Munimuni discography

Studio albums

EPs

Accolades
Year Award Category Notable Works Result References
2020 5th Wish Music Awards Wishclusive Collaboration of the Year "Solomon"(with Clara Benin) Nominated [19][20]
Wish Breakthrough Artist of the Year "Munimuni" Nominated

References
  1. "Munimuni in Bandwagon Asia". Bandwagon Asia. Retrieved 12 February 2020.
  2. "ENCORE FEATURE: Munimuni and Why We Love This Band". ÜDOÜ PH. 6 December 2018. Retrieved 12 February 2020.
  3. "Get to Know: Munimuni the Band". Where to, Baguio?. 9 November 2017. Retrieved 12 February 2020.
  4. "Music Corner – Indie Searchlight: Munimuni". Gadgets Magazine. 25 January 2017. Retrieved 12 February 2020.
  5. "10 Under-the-Radar Local Indie Artists You Should Listen to Right Now". Spot PH. 3 November 2018. Retrieved 12 February 2020.
  6. "OPM artists you need to listen to right now". Rappler. 9 October 2018. Retrieved 12 February 2020.
  7. "What in the world is makata pop? An introduction to the band Munimuni". ScoutMag PH. 21 November 2017. Retrieved 12 February 2020.
  8. "LATEST DROP: Kulayan Natin Album by Munimuni". ÜDOÜ PH. 31 July 2019. Retrieved 12 February 2020.
  9. "All the right things Munimuni did in their first album". ScoutMag PH. 29 July 2019. Retrieved 12 February 2020.
  10. "Tahanan - Munimuni". Munimuni on Bandcamp. Retrieved 12 February 2020.
  11. "Munimuni to release new single 'Oras' with launch party". Bandwagon Asia. 16 August 2019. Retrieved 12 February 2020.
  12. "Munimuni goes on hiatus". Rappler. 30 September 2020. Retrieved 26 November 2020.
  13. https://twitter.com/munitheband/status/1311249096703762432
  14. "Drummer Red Calayan parts ways with Munimuni". Bandwagon Asia. 30 August 2018. Retrieved 12 February 2020.
  15. "Kulayan Natin by Munimuni on iTunes". Apple Music. Retrieved 12 February 2020.
  16. "Kulayan Natin by Munimuni on Spotify". Spotify. Retrieved 12 February 2020.
  17. "Simula EP by Munimuni on iTunes". Apple Music. Retrieved 12 February 2020.
  18. "Simula EP by Munimuni on Spotify". Spotify. Retrieved 12 February 2020.
  19. "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.
  20. "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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