Juan Karlos (commonly stylized in all lowercase) is a Filipino rock band from Manila, consisting of lead vocalist, rhythm guitarist, primary songwriter, and only constant member Juan Karlos Labajo, together with lead guitarist Jeriko Aguilar and bassist Louise Bayas. The band first gained exposure with the release of their second single, "Buwan".
History In 2018, Filipino musician and actor Juan Karlos Labajo revealed that he was forming a band named after him.
Their first studio album, Diwa, was released in March 2020.
Their second album, Sad Songs & Bullshit Part 1, came out in September 2023 and was followed by Sad Songs & Bullshit Part 2 in June 2024. On October 8, 2023, the single "Ere" became the first Filipino song to appear on the Spotify Global chart. It was also the first Filipino song on Spotify to receive more than one million streams in a single day.
Band members
Current Juan Karlos Labajo – lead vocals, rhythm guitar (2017–present) Louise Bayas – bass, backing vocals (2018, 2020–present) Jeriko Aguilar – lead guitar (2020–present)
Past Abe Hipolito – lead guitar, backing vocals (2017–2018) Juan Carlo Hipolito – lead guitars (2019) Clark Cunanan – bass, backing vocals (2018–2020) Marcus Ambat – lead guitar, backing vocals (2018–2019) Nim Laquian – lead guitar (2019) Gian Hipolito – drums (2017–2021)
Touring members Xergio Ramos – guitars Ira Cruz – guitars Rommel dela Cruz – bass Karel Honasan – bass Timothy Recla – keyboards Junjun Regalado – drums Victor Guison – drums Rickson Ruiz – drums
Discography Studio albums Title Album details Diwa Released: March 20, 2020 Label: MCA Music Formats: Digital download, streaming Sad Songs and Bullshit Part 1 Released: September 22, 2023 Label: Island Formats: Digital download, streaming Sad Songs and Bullshit Part 2 Released: June 21, 2024 Label: Island Formats: Digital download, streaming
EPs Title EP details Drop 1 Released: March 31, 2022 Label: Island Formats: Digital download, streaming
Singles As lead artist Title Year Peak chart positions Album PHLPeak chart positions on Billboards Philippines Songs: NZHot WWExcl. US "Demonyo (Redefined)" 2018 — — — rowspan="2" "Buwan" — — — "Sistema" — — — Diwa "Biyak" 2019 — — — "Kalawakan" — — — "Sampaguita" 2020 — — — "Bless U" — — — rowspan="5" "Boston" 2021 — — — "Kunwari" 2022 — — — "Araw" — — — "Shot Puno" — — — "may halaga pa ba ako sayo??" 2023 — — — Sad Songs and Bullshit Part 1 "Gabi" — — — "Ere" 1 21 121 "Tapusin Na Natin To" — — — "Kasing Kasing" 2024 — — — Sad Songs and Bullshit Part 2 "Limang Taon" — — — "Tanga Mo Juan" — — — "Through the Years" — — — Lolo and the Kid OST "Ang Himala ay Nasa Puso" — — — Isang Himala OST
As featured artist Title Year Album "Lunod" 2021 Pebble House, Vol. 1: Kuwaderno
Awards and nominations Year Organization Category Nominated work Result 2019 4th Wish Music Awards Wish Rock/Alternative Song of the Year "Buwan" 4th Golden Laurel Media Awards Song of the Year Breakthrough Music Artist of the Year (Band) 14th Myx Music Awards Song of the Year "Buwan" Group of the Year 6th MOR Pinoy Music Awards Song of the Year "Buwan" 32nd Awit Awards Song of the Year Record of the Year Best Pop Recording Best Rock/Alternative Recording People's Voice Favorite Song People's Voice Favorite Record 2020 11th PMPC Star Awards for Music Song of the Year 33rd Awit Awards Record of the Year "Kalawakan" "Biyak" Best Folk Recording "Buwan (Kundiman version)" 2021 16th Myx Music Awards Rock Video of the Year "Kalawakan" Collaboration of the Year "Sampaguita" 34th Awit Awards Album of the Year Diwa Best Collaboration "Sampaguita" 2022 7th Wish Music Awards Wishclusive Contemporary Folk Performance of the Year "Boston" Wish Song Collaboration of the Year "Lunod" 35th Awit Awards Best Music Video Best Rock/Alternative Recording Best Collaboration Best Musical Arrangement Best Engineered Recording 2023 8th Wish Music Awards Wish Contemporary Folk Song of the Year "Kunwari" Wish Song Collaboration of the Year "Pancit" 2024 17th Myx Music Awards Song of the Year "Ere" Rock Video of the Year
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