Moonstar88 is a Filipino rock band formed in Manila, Philippines in 1999.
History Moonstar88 was formed in February 1999. They were signed to Sony BMG by 2006, and later to Ivory Records in 2012. Previously under Backbeat Management, they are now with Soupstar Management under Darwin Hernandez which also handles other bands including Sandwich, 6cyclemind, Imago, Gracenote, Banda ni Kleggy and more.
As of April 2008, they had released four albums, Popcorn, Press to Play and Todo Combo. Later, “This Year” and a collaboration on "Pag-Ibig Ko Sa Iyo", found on RoK On! Music inspired by Ragnarok Online were released in 2012 and 2009 respectively. They performed a rendition of the APO song "Panalangin." It was later added to the tribute album for the band Apo Hiking Society on the album, Kami nAPO Muna. The band has also recorded a cover of Yano's famous song, "Senti".
They released the album This Year under Ivory music. It contained eight songs, including a track featuring Parokya Ni Edgar's Chito Miranda and an acoustic version of "Migraine”.
This Year won the Best Design Packaging Category at the ADOBO Design Awards 2013 held on April 26 at the Ayala Museum, Makati.
2015–present In early 2015, Bernaldo started playing for Parokya ni Edgar when their bassist Buwi Meneses announced a hiatus from the band due to relocating with his family in USA. Bernaldo was asked to leave from the group without a formal announcement from any member of the band that he was already dismissed. Buddy Zabala of Eraserheads took his place and is currently playing and recording for the band recently. Although it is still unclear, no formal announcement was made.
Band members Current members Maysh Baay - vocals/guitar (2004–present) Bon Sundiang - drums/vocals (2005–present) Herbert Hernandez - lead guitar (1999–present)
Touring members James Roy Linao - guitars Jazz Jorge - bass Berns Cuevas - bass, lead guitar Vic Aquino - drums Karmi Santiago - drums Past members Buddy Zabala - bass (2016–2024) Paolo Bernaldo - bass (1999–2015) Acel Bisa - vocals, guitar (1999–2004) William Pineda - drums, percussion (1999–2004) Teng Marcelo - guitars, vocals (1999–2001)
Discography Studio albums Album Tracks Year Records Popcorn "Hilaw pa ang Sinaing" "Bata" "I'm Sorry" "Torete" "Again" "Fall on Me" "Untamed" "Doors" "Sa Langit" "Hear Me" "Fear" "Panaginip" "Thanks" "I'm Sorry" (Acoustic Version) 2000 Alpha Music Press to Play "Sabi Mo" "Sayang""Luto Na ang Sinaing""Timeless Peace" "Sulat" "Lonely Tree" "Take Away" "Pasensiya Na" "More Than That" "Sana" "Tongue-tied" "Ang Pag-ibig Kong Ito" "Huwag Na Muna" July 26, 2002 Alpha Music Todo Combo "Todo Combo" "Tadhana" "Migraine" "Can't Stop" "Senti" (originally by Yano) "Panalangin" (originally by APO) "F.V.O." "Late Ka Na Naman" "Dot Song" "Bintana" "T.Y.P." "Lumiliwanag" "Friendster" "M.V.O." "Di Kasi" "Di Kita" "Girlfriend" "Damang-dama" June 1, 2007 Musiko Records&Sony BMG Music Entertainment (Philippines), Inc. Moonstar 88 "Again" "Huwag Na Muna" "Sa Langit" "Tongue-Tied" "Sana" "I'm Sorry" "Fall on Me" "Torete" "Ang Pag-Ibig Kong Ito" "Hear Me" "Lonely Tree" "Sayang" "Doors" "Fear" "Untamed" "Sulat" "Sabi Mo" "Bata" 2011 Alpha Music This Year "Gilid" "Ligaw" "Bastusan" "Boom Ka" "Erase My Heart" "Taxi" "Ligaw" feat. Chito Miranda "Migraine" (acoustic) 2012 Ivory Music and Video Lourdes 2088 "Nangawit" "Walang Katapusang Luha" "Next Week" "Feels So Right" "Parola" "Hangga’t" "Akong Bahala" "Forever With You" "Simple" "Sumaya Ka Ba Sa Akin" 2023 Soupstar Music
EPs EP Tracks Year Records Strings Attached "Sa Langit" "Sulat" "Torete" "Huwag na Lang" 2018 Alpha Music
Singles Singles Tracks Year Records Sana Mali "Sana Mali" 2016 Warner Music Itulog Mo Na Yan "Itulog Mo Na Yan" 2017 Warner Music Sorry "Sorry" 2018 Warner Music
Awards and nominations
Year Award giving body Category Nominated work Results2001NU Rock AwardsBest New ArtistBest Music Video"Torete"2001RX 93.1OPM Artist of the Year"OPM Band of the Year" OPM Song of the Year"Sa Langit"2007MYX Music AwardsFavorite Remake"Panalangin"2013Adobo Design AwardsBest Design Packaging"This Year"2017ALTA Media Icon AwardsBand of The Year 2019Wish 107.5 Music AwardsBronze Wishclusive Elite Circle Award"Migraine" 2023Awit AwardsBest Cover ArtNelz Yumul for "Next Week" 2024Wish 107.5 Music AwardsRock/Alternative Song of the Year"Parola"
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