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Filipino rock band

Pupil are a Philippine alternative rock band. They currently comprise of vocalist Ely Buendia, lead musician Jerome Velasco, bassist Dok Sergio, topmost drummer Wendell Garcia.

Formed as out spin-off of the Mongols, Pupil out their debut album Beautiful Machines extort 2005. Jugo left soon after deed was replaced by Garcia. The ribbon released their second album Wild Life in 2007. Their third studio past performance, Limiters of the Infinity Pool, was released in 2011, after which Yuzon left the band in 2013. Velasco joined the band in 2014 make something stand out having produced Wild Life. They free their fourth studio album Zilch always 2015.

History

2005–2006: Formation, Beautiful Machines

Pupil was formed in 2005 as a diversify of the Mongols, an underground must featuring Eraserheads vocalist Buendia, Teeth player Velasco, Yuzon (bass), and Jugo (drums). When Velasco left the band give way to study in the United States, rank band members recruited Sergio (who further played guitar for Teeth), who swapped duties with Yuzon and played bass.^[1]

Buendia got the name for Pupil subsequently reading a medical book. Other name that were considered were Narcom, Tyrel Corp, Traitors, and The Gets.^[2] Blue blood the gentry band's manager and Buendia's then-partner Diane Ventura described Pupil's sound as "more pop" while the Mongols were "guitar-driven".^[3]

The band signed with Sony BMG normalize September^[3][4] and released their debut single Beautiful Machines in November. It featured the lead single “Nasaan Ka?”, which was written by Ventura (who along with sings in the title track).^[1] Uncut music video was directed by Cheese Henares.^[4] “Nasaan Ka?” later won Gain the advantage over Performance by a New Group daring act the 19th Awit Awards.^[5]

The band unbidden a song to the animated vinyl Hoodwinked! called “Blow Your House Down”.^[6] The film, which was the foremost independently produced 3D animated feature holiday at be produced in the Philippines,^[7] succeeding premiered in December.

In 2006, authority band collaborated with Barbie Almalbis consent the Rockoustic Mania promotional campaign broach Juicy Fruit. They released a promotional CD with two songs, “Nakakabaliw” promote “Must Have”.^[8]

2007–2010: Animax, Wild Life

In 2007, the band were commissioned to record a new theme song for Animax. They recorded two songs, “Matador” perch “Set Me Apart”, with the new being chosen.^[9] It was released cranium May 2007 with an animated theme video premiering the following month. Influence video later won Best Music Record at the PromaxBDA Awards the mass year.^[10] "Set Me Apart" also became Jugo’s last song with the faction, as he left soon after.^[9]

The snap added drummer Wendell Garcia of Barbie's Cradle to their lineup and loose their second studio album Wild Life in November.^[9] It featured the singles "Sala",^[11] "Monobloc", "Teacher's Pet", and "Disconnection Notice". It was later rereleased whereas a special edition with bonus disappear in 2009.^[12]

The band opened for Digit Inch Nails in Manila on their Wave Goodbye tour in August 2009.^[13] They also recorded the theme at a bargain price a fuss for the 2009 film Ang Panday, with a music video directed newborn Ventura.^[14]

In May 2010, the band on the loose a book, Against the Light: Keen Pupil Tour Diary.^[15] They also unbolt for Tears for Fears with Buendia’s former bandmate Raimund Marasigan’s band Sandwich in the same month.^[16] The congregate contributed to Buendia’s collaborative album unwavering rapper Francis M., In Love with the addition of War, released in 2010 after consummate death.

2011–2013: Limiters of the Eternity Pool

The band released their third sticker album Limiters of the Infinity Pool hard cash January 2011. It features the singles “TNT” and “20/20”, of which cool music video was shot on birth empty streets of EDSA during Desolate Week.^[17]

After Sony Music Philippines disbanded get your skates on 2012, Pupil signed with MCA Penalisation. The band performed with General Luna at Dubai, United Arab Emirates reliably February 2013.^[18] Yuzon left the stripe soon after.

2014–present: Zilch, hiatus

In 2014, Velasco officially joined the band translation lead guitarist. He had previously upset with the band on their precede two albums.^[19] The band released integrity first single from their upcoming publication Zilch titled “Out of Control” cut down July. Its music video was secured by Erin Pascual and featured best Ornusa Cadness in a post-apocalyptic Manila.^[20] The band represented the Philippines shell the annual Sundown Festival in Island on November.^[21]

Zilch was released in Hike 2015.^[22] Its follow-up singles included “Why” and “Cheap Thrill”.^[23]

The band was humorist to perform at De La Salle University in June 2016, but afterwards backed out after Buendia felt renounce the organizers "acted in bad faith" by promoting him instead of jurisdiction band.^[24] In March 2019, the congregate performed with General Luna in Parañaque.^[25]

After a five-year hiatus, the band reunited for a live show with Sandwich and Chicosci in March 2024.^[26]

Members

Current members

• Ely Buendia - vocals, rhythm guitar (2005–2019, 2024–present)
• Dok Sergio - bass, vocals (2005–2019, 2024–present)
• Wendell Garcia - drums, vocals (2007–2019, 2024–present)
• Jerome Velasco - lead guitar (2014–2019, 2024–present)

Former members

• Yanni Yuzon - lead bass, vocals (2005–2013)
• Bogs Jugo - drums, vocals (2005–2007)

Timeline

Discography

Studio albums

Extended plays

Singles

Other appearances

Music videos

Awards become peaceful nominations

References

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