Over October

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Over October
Origin Manila, Philippines
Genres
Years active2014–present
Labels
Members
  • Joshua Buizon
  • Joshua Caleb Lua
  • Joric Canlas
  • Janessa Geronimo
  • Anton Rodriguez
Website overoctober.com

Over October is a Filipino indie/alternative rock band based in Manila, Philippines. Formed in October 2014, it is composed of Joshua Buizon on lead vocals and rhythm guitars, Joshua Caleb Lua on lead guitars, Joric Canlas on bass, Janessa Geronimo on drums, and Anton Rodriguez on rhythm guitars. [1]

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The band has been released its debut EP Free in 2016, followed by two singles "Never Stop" in 2017 and "Wait" in 2018. The band gained exposure when their latest single "Ikot" became a hit in 2024.

History

The band was formed in 2014 when it was started out as a college band representing for the Ateneo Musicians Pool. [2] The band was later signed with independent label Red Ninja Production and released their debut EP Free in 2016.[ citation needed ]

In 2019, the band officially joined MCA Music and released its debut full-length album Press Play with their lead single "Alive". In 2021, the band released its second EP Maybe Today, Maybe Tomorrow. [3]

Since 2023, the band has been signed with Underdog Music PH. On April 12, 2024, the band released its new single "Ikot". The song was later made unto the Billboard Philippines Hot 100. [4] Following the success of "Ikot", the band has released another single "Kaakit-akit"; as well as their first major solo concert at the Music Museum in October 2024. [5]

Musical influences

The band heavily inspires the musical styling of John Mayer, Jason Mraz, Coldplay, and Hillsong.

Band members

Discography

Albums

EPs

Singles

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References

  1. "Over October". Eksentrika. Retrieved 30 July 2024.
  2. "Over October Share Their Origin Story In New Episode Of Billboard Philippines Volumes". Billboard Philippines. 22 May 2024. Retrieved 30 July 2024.
  3. "Over October navigates uncertainty with hope on new EP, Maybe Today, Maybe Tomorrow". Adobo Magazine. 7 October 2021. Retrieved 30 July 2024.
  4. "Over October On Debuting On The Billboard Philippines Hot 100: "It's not every day you're given the opportunity"". Billboard Philippines. 18 July 2024. Retrieved 30 July 2024.
  5. "Over October to hold first solo concert on Oct. 4". ABS-CBN News. 29 July 2024. Retrieved 30 July 2024.