Ben&Ben

Ben&Ben
Origin Manila, Philippines
Genres
Years active 2015–present
Labels
Website www.facebook.com/BenAndBenMusic/
Members
  • Paolo Guico
  • Miguel Guico
  • Poch Barretto
  • Jam Villanueva
  • Agnes Reoma
  • Pat Lasaten
  • Toni Muñoz
  • Andrew de Pano
  • Keifer Cabugao

Ben&Ben is an indie folk/folk pop band in the Philippines. They consist of the brothers Paolo and Miguel Guico on acoustic guitars and vocals, Poch Barretto on electric guitar, Jam Villanueva on drums, Agnes Reoma on bass, Pat Lasaten on keyboards, Toni Muñoz and Andrew de Pano on percussions, and Keifer Cabugao on violin. The band has been known for their popular hits such as "Ride Home", "Leaves", "Maybe the Night", and the critically acclaimed "Kathang Isip".[1]

History

Prior to its formation as a band, the Guico brothers (then known as The Benjamins) were best known for songwriting the single "Tinatangi" (interpreted by Bayang Barrios and Cooky Chua featuring The Benjamins), which won 2nd runner up and Best Music Video at the PhilPop Music Festival in 2016.[2] The duo released their debut EP in late 2016, and has been expanded into a 9-piece band. They are currently signed to major record label Warner Music Philippines.[3]

The band released new singles and collaborations throughout 2018, including the song "Susi" for the movie Goyo: Ang Batang Heneral [4] and an upcoming song for the music program Coke Studio Homecoming.[5]

Band members

  • Miguel Benjamin Guico - vocals, guitars
  • Paolo Benjamin Guico - vocals, guitars
  • Poch Barretto - electric guitars
  • Jam Villanueva - drums
  • Agnes Reoma - bass
  • Patricia Lasaten - keyboards
  • Toni Muñoz - percussion
  • Andrew de Pano - percussion, backing vocals
  • Keifer Cabugao - violin

Discography

EPs

  • Ben&Ben (2016)[3]

Singles

  • Bibingka (from Pintig ng Pasko by Stages Sessions, 2016)[6]
  • Susi (2016) (soundtrack from Goyo: Ang Batang Heneral)
  • Dahilan (2016)
  • Ride Home (2017)[7]
  • Leaves (2017)[8]
  • Kathang Isip (2017)[9]
  • Branches (2017)
  • Maybe the Night (2017)[10] (soundtrack from Exes Baggage)
  • Strange
  • Sa Panaginip (2018)
  • Sunrise (2018)
  • Balik-Balikan (with Sam Concepcion) (Coke Studio Homecoming, 2018)

Accolades

Year Award Category Notable Works Result
2018 31st Awit Award[11] Best Performance by a Group Recording Artist Maybe the Night Nominated
Best World Music Recording
Best Inspirational Recording Leaves


References

  1. ↑ "Mapping out the musical journey of Ben&Ben". Bandwagon.asia. August 31, 2017. Retrieved July 16, 2018.
  2. ↑ Policarpio, Allan (July 25, 2016). "Itchyworms' 'Di Na Muli' bags PhilPop 2016 grand prize". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved December 14, 2017.
  3. 1 2 "Ben&Ben Successfully Launched Their Self-Titled EP". Indie Manila. January 1, 2017. Retrieved June 22, 2017.
  4. ↑ Policarpio, Allan. "The story behind 'Goyo's' theme song 'Susi'". Retrieved 2018-09-25.
  5. ↑ "Coke Studio Homecoming lineup revealed: IV of Spades, QUEST, Ben&Ben, Juan Miguel Severo, and more". Coke Studio Homecoming lineup revealed: IV of Spades, QUEST, Ben&Ben, Juan Miguel Severo, and more | Editorial | Bandwagon - Live music, bands and concert guide for Singapore, Manila and Jakarta. 2018-09-03. Retrieved 2018-09-25.
  6. ↑ "Bibingka". Stages Sessions.
  7. ↑ "Ride Home". iTunes. Retrieved December 13, 2017.
  8. ↑ "Leaves". iTunes. Retrieved December 13, 2017.
  9. ↑ "Kathang Isip". iTunes. Retrieved December 13, 2017.
  10. ↑ "Maybe the Night". iTunes.
  11. ↑ "FULL LIST: Gloc-9 leads nominees for Awit Awards 2018". ABS-CBN News. 2018-05-28.
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