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{{Infobox musical artist | image = | image_size = 63686294184ea7466f2913bb13b98b33fc134cb5.jpg | caption = L-R | origin = San Juan City, Philippines | genre = Pinoy rock, alternative rock, pop-punk, rockabilly | years_active = 2004–present | label = PolyEast Records | associated_acts = {{hlist|Eraserheads|Ely Buendia|[[
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- ↑ Sulat, Bert B. Jr. (March 4, 2013). "The Oktaves rock hard, roll loud". Rappler . Retrieved September 8, 2015.
- ↑ Sallan, Edwin P. (February 17, 2013). "Ely Buendia's new supergroup The Oktaves launches debut album". InterAksyon . Retrieved September 8, 2015.
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- ↑ de Jesus, Totel (October 9, 2012). "Ely Buendia joins new band Oktaves; signs with MCA Music". INQUIRER.net . Retrieved September 8, 2015.
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