Eevee (band)

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Eevee
Origin Davao City, Philippines
Genres Pinoy rock
Years active2009–present
Labels
MembersEnzo Villegas
Paolo Segura
Gianne Garcia
Patrick Anchinges
Past membersJerrick Sy
Craig Neniel
Michael Rei Dantes
Paul Alef Hapita
Website https://www.facebook.com/eeveeband

Eevee is a 4-piece band from Davao City. They emerged as champions of the Nescafe 3-in-1 Soundskool in 2009. [1] [2]

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History

The band was formed in 2009 as the Enzo Villegas Band. At that time, they joined the Nescafe 3 in 1 Soundskool, where they emerged as champions. As part of the prize, they signed with Sony Music. They relocated to Manila not long after and renamed as Eevee after the Pokémon of the same name. [3] [ failed verification ]

In June 2010, they released their debut album Paramdam with "Gusto Ko Lang Ng Girlfriend" as the first single. The album was produced by ex-Eraserheads bassist and now The Dawn bassist Buddy Zabala, and Sancho Sanchez. [4] [5] In February 2012, they released their second album Playtime with "Ang Sarap Maging Single" as its single. [6]

In 2017, after releasing an album and EP independently, they signed with Ivory Music. Since then, they released a slew of singles, including "Kargo" and a cover of an April Boy Regino hit "Di Ko Kayang Tanggapin". [7]

Band members

Current members

Former members

Discography

Studio albums

AlbumYearRecords
Paramdam2010 Musiko/Sony Music
Playtime2012 Musiko/Sony Music
Pandemonium (EP)2015Dreamers Records
Follow Me2016Dreamers Records

Singles

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References

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