Join the Club (band)

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Join the Club
Origin Valenzuela, Metro Manila, Philippines
Genres
Years active2001 (2001)–present
Labels
  • Redrum Music
  • Warner Music Philippines
  • Universal
  • Enterphil Entertainment Corporation
  • Viva Records
  • Sony Music Philippines
  • Ivory Music
  • MCA Music
  • Hello Sunrise Records
Members
  • Biboy Renia
  • Congie Lulu
  • Migs Mendoza
  • Mark Jay Garchitorena
Past membersAris Manjares†
Brian Lotho
Paolo Santiago
Louie Dela Cruz

Join the Club is a Filipino alternative rock band formed in 2001, known for their hits such as "Nobela", "Paano Sasabihin" and "Lunes". The band currently consists of Biboy Renia, Congie Lulu, Migs Mendoza, and Mark Jay Garchitorena. Notable former members include Aris Manjares, Paolo Santiago, and Brian Lotho. [1] According to the members, Join the Club is not just a band, but a revolution. [2]

Contents

Band members

Current members

Early members

Influences

The band's influences include Dong Abay, YANO, The Beatles, Motion City Soundtrack, Sean Lennon, Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, Eraserheads, All American Rejects, Bob Dylan, Travoltas, Alfie, The Killers, The Strokes, Clash, Ramones, Daniel Johnston, Limbeck, Joy Division and My Vitriol. [2]

Discography

EPs, rarities, unreleased works

Studio albums

Compilation albums

Singles

Join the Club EP

  • Mahiwaga (2003)

Nobela

  • Lunes (2005)
  • Nobela (2006)
  • Tinig (2006)

Nobela (Repackaged)

  • Tinig - Acoustic (2006)
  • Paano Sasabihin (2006)
  • Dekada (Nakalimutan Ko Na Bang Magmahal) (2007)

The Best of Manila Sound: Hopia Mani Popcorn

  • Handog (2006)

Gerista EP

  • Bagong Panimula (2009)
  • Baliktanaw (2011)

Enveloped Ideas

  • I Saw You Coming In (2011)

Gera Ng Balarila

  • Bagong Panimula (2013)
  • Balewalang Pag-Ibig (2013)
  • Rakista (2013)

Nahihibang EP

  • Nahihibang (2014)

Strangely Familiar (Unreleased)

  • Pagsilang (2015)
  • Kahit Sa Panaginip Na Lang (2016)
  • Miserable (2017)

(Untitled album)

  • Mas Miserable (2019)
  • Langit 'Pag Kapiling Ka feat. Jana Garcia (2019)
  • Gintong Nadarang Sa Apoy (2020)
  • Solitaryo (2020)

Music videos

Awards and nominations

YearAward Giving BodyCategoryNominated WorkResults
2006 NU Rock Awards Drummer of the Year(for Paolo Santiago)Nominated [6]
Best Live ActNominated [6]
Rising Sun AwardsNominated [6]
Song of the Year"Nobela"Nominated [6]

References

  1. "JOIN THE CLUB Resurfaces And Begins Anew With "Bagong Panimula"" . Retrieved 2017-04-02.
  2. 1 2 "Join The Club". www.facebook.com. Retrieved 2017-04-02.
  3. "Join the Club Songs, Albums, Reviews, Bio & More". AllMusic .
  4. "Join the Club? Not Just Yet". Noelani Torre. 12 November 2005. Retrieved 6 September 2022.
  5. "Join the Club is back with their new album "Gera ng Balarila"". www.musicomanila.com. Retrieved 2017-04-02.
  6. 1 2 3 4 Gil, Baby A. (November 24, 2006). "NU 107 Rock Awards nominees". PhilStar.com . Retrieved November 28, 2018.