I’ve been a fan of Punk pop for years now and still I haven’t been able to get over this simple yet fun genre of music. Yes, this type of music tends to be a little bit uncomplicated and very easy to learn. But the Up side of it is the music is really fun to play. It is described to be catchy but they still retain the speed and aggressiveness of classic punk rock. Laced with heavy guitar riffs, pulsating bass lines and relentless drum beats, punk pop has acquired its poppy side as well seen in its lyrics.
Punk pop has its origin entwined with punk rock music from the States. Punk pop has its minions and supporters in the Philippines. Acts like Boy Elroy, The Ambassadors and Hilera are some of the noticeable bands that are somewhat categorized in this genre and has stood the test of time. Growing from the pinoy punk scene in the 80’s and 90’s, punk pop has garnered new blood this new age to rock the shit out of all of us!
The band started with vocalist Remar Sabangan and Guitarist/Vocalist Adrian Balagot wanted to form a band that has a new and refreshing sound aside from what they are used to like. Only problem is they needed some recruits. Enter drummer Niko Tolipas. Niko was a former bandmate of Remar back in high school. Then Migz De Guzman, bassist, join the wacky group on June 2009 to form the band. Their songs are mainly about their personal experiences and some of their friends and people they are with. Although their songs are about hardship and about misery, the band opted to stay fast paced! Every member of Redlightgo has their contribution in writing and making music. Team work is a must in this gang. With noticeable influences like Fall Out Boy, All American Rejects, Eraserheads and Mayonaise, the band is determined to live out their dream! A 4 song performance by Redlightgo requires you to jump up and down to their music as the band methodically rock out on stage.
The band will have you asking for more upon playing their song “Telepono”. It is about a person who has a transparent relationship with someone over the phone. The person wants to talk about his or her feelings for the person on the other line. Uncertain that the act of confronting the feelings for the later, the person is confused by the actions that the other person is showing.
Another song from this band is a cover of an old Donna Cruz song “Kapag Tumibok Ang Puso”. The band overhauled the song to fit their liking giving it a Redlightgo make over!
This band was formed in June of 2008. Starting as a bunch of friends was the backbone support of this band. Even though the band itself took the stabs of changes in their lineup, still it goes forth hitting the right spots and making a mark in the music scene with their own taste of tunes. Start It Up! Is composed of guitarists Marvin Zamora and Robin James Medina, Drummer Benjo Criste and Synth player Hanna Acabado. Often times Redlightgo’s Remar Sabangan take turns at manning the guitars for this group.
The band goes for their unique style of music that is composed of catchy punk tunes with crazy synths on the side. Taken from their influences (All Time Low, New Found Glory, Four Year Strong), the band mostly creates their own mix and boastfully calls it their own. With fast beats and guitar infused songs, who will not be bewildered by the talent and camaraderie of these talented youths? The secret of this band is giving all they got in every performance to give you a show you won’t forget
Their song “Its You Game Over” is the best example for their musical diversity. With hard kicking guitar parts and those non-stop synths, the band delivers!
The band mixes it up with their tagalong song “Bantay”. The band continues to shred and hits up with undying guitar riffs! Simple yet straightforward lyrics makes this song so catchy and will make your head bop to the beat.
At first, the guys are in it just for the heck of it and just having fun. But unknowingly they knew then and there that its not just having fun, it is their passion to be the best at what they do. Not just to be the best, but to be responsible musicians which we should all become. They even quoted, “Kung gusto nyong sumikat at yumaman, mag show band kayo o kaya naman mag dance crew at sumali sa Show Time.” They would rather stay as Brand X, simple yet real, brave yet responsible.
Currently, the band’s first Demo Album “Herbal Tae” has been released last May, 2011 with 4 original songs Nowhere, Change, Alone in Pairs, and their first single TAE (yes, you read that right!) You can listen to these songs on their official band page or just ask a copy of the album (if you wish to) and they’ll hand it to you willingly for FREE.
Most of their songs are about how they see, criticize and make fun about life and society. They have fast paced verses, sing able choruses and silly lyrics (sometimes), with tunes that are likeable that you won’t notice they’re singing about criticisms of life unless you listen well.
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