Rivermaya

RIVERMAYA BAND

Rivermaya is an influential Filipino rock band founded in 1993. Formed in 1994, they are one of the several bands who spearheaded the 90s Philippine alternative rock explosion. Their musical direction has evolved through standard rock, hard rock, pop, progressive, and other genres. They have recently released work in Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia, and Indonesia; and have garnered the attention of fans throughout Southeast Asia.

In the middle of year 2016, the band began recording for their upcoming 13th studio at Tower of Doom Studios in Diliman, Quezon City with former member Japs Sergio co-producing the album. 

The band signed with ABS-CBN-owned record label Star Music on May 22, 2017 and later announced that it will release its 13th studio album. The carrier single from the upcoming album, "Manila" was released on Spotify and premiered on MOR 101.9. The accompanying music video for the single was later premiered on Myx and Star Music's YouTube channel on June 14, 2017

Current members

• Mark Escueta – lead vocals, guitars, occasional drums & percussions (2011–present); drums,percussions, occasional guitars (1994–2011)

• Mike Elgar – lead vocals (2011–present); guitars (2001–present); keyboards (2007–2011)

• Ryan Peralta – drums, keyboards, percussions, backing vocals (2011–present)

• Norby David – lead vocals, guitars (acoustic), occasional bass guitar (2011–present)

• Japs Sergio – lead vocals, occasional guitars (2007–present); bass guitar (2001–present) (*currently on hiatus)

Former members

• Rico Blanco – lead vocals (1998–2007); backing vocals (1994–1998); guitars (1995–2007); keyboards (1994–2007)

• Francisco "Bamboo" Mañalac – lead vocals (1994–1998)

• Nathan Azarcon – bass guitar, backing vocals (1994–2001)

• Perfecto "Perf" de Castro – guitars, backing vocals (1994–1995)

• Victor "Kakoy" Legaspi – guitars (2001–2004)

• Jayson Fernandez – lead vocals, guitars (2007–2011)

Here are some of their albums

• Rivermaya
• Trip
• Atomic Bomb
• It's Not Easy Being Green
• Free
• Tuloy ang Ligaya
• Between the Stars and Waves
• Isang Ugat, Isang Dugo
• Buhay
• Closest Thing To Heaven

Singles

1994 - Ulan                                                                          1997 - Flowers

1994 - Awit Ng Kabataan                                                      1997 - Hinahanap-Hanap Kita

1994 - 214                                                                           1997 -  Elesi

1995 - Bring Me Down                                                          1997 - Kung Ayaw Mo, Huwag Mo

1996 - Kisapmata                                                                1998 - If

1996 - Himala                                                                     1998 - 214 (Tripnotic '98 Mix)

1996 - Panahon Na Naman                                                  1998 - Kisapmata (Mayhem '98 Mix)

1996 - Princess of Disguise

1999 - Nerbyoso                                                                 2004 - Sunday Driving

1999 - Shattered Like                                                          2004 - 241 (My Favorite Song)

1999 - Rodeo                                                                     2005 - You'll Be Safe Here

2000 - Faithless                                                                 2005 - Makaaasa Ka

2000 - Ambulansya                                                            2006 - Posible

2000 - Alab Ng Puso                                                          2006 - Isang Bandila

2001 - Umaaraw, Umuulan                                                  2007 - Golden Boy

2001 - 'Wag Na Init Ulo Baby                                              2007 - Inosente Lang Ang Nagtataka

2003 - A Love To Share                                                      2008 - Sayang

2003 - Balisong                                                                 2008 - Sugal Ng Kapalaran

2003 - Liwanag Sa Dilim                                                    2008 - Maskara

2008-Sleep                                                                      2010 - Lipad

2009-Ligawan Stage (Nerbyoso Part 2)                               2011 - Reminis

2009-Dangal   &nbrp;                                                                 2011 - Nowhere To Run

2010-Ambotsa