Munimuni Explained

Munimuni
Alias:The AJ Project (2013)
Years Active:2012–2020; 2021-present
Origin:Quezon City, Philippines
Label:Marilag Records and Production (2017-2020); Independent (2021-present); Sony Music Philippines (distribution; 2021-present)
Current Members:
  • Adj Jiao
  • John Owen Castro
  • Jolo Ferrer
  • Josh Tumaliuan
  • Ben Ayes
Past Members:
  • Red Calayan (left 2018)
  • TJ de Ocampo (left 2020)
Website:
  • ‣ Facebook
    • ‣ Instagram
    • ‣ Twitter
    • ‣ Discord
    • ‣ Merch

Munimuni is a Filipino indie folk band from Quezon City, Philippines. The band currently consists of Adj Jiao (guitar, vocals), John Owen Castro (flute, vocals), Jolo Ferrer (bass), Josh Tumaliuan (drums), and Ben Ayes (guitar).[1] [2] [3]

History

Formation (2012-2013)

Munimuni were formed in UP Diliman, where TJ de Ocampo met Adj Jiao who was, at that time, doing a musical project with Red Calayan. They figured out that they had similar tastes in music, so they started writing and arranging songs together.

A year after their start, de Ocampo was sent to Japan as an exchange student, and the band added John Owen Castro as the band's session keyboardist. Munimuni kept on doing gigs while de Ocampo was away.[4] [5]

Simula EP (2017)

In 2017, Munimuni released their debut EP titled Simula. The EP featured the songs "Sa Hindi Pag-alala", "Sa'yo", and "Marilag".[6] [7] [8]

Kulayan Natin (2019)

Two years after releasing their debut EP, Munimuni finally released their debut album.[9] [10] Titled Kulayan Natin, it featured the songs "Tahanan", "Oras", "Kalachuchi", and "Solomon" (featuring Filipina singer Clara Benin).[11] [12]

Hiatus (2020)

On September 30, 2020, the band announced on Twitter that they will be on a hiatus.[13] [14]

The comeback #MaligayaAngPagbabalik (2021)

On June 9, 2021, the band announced their comeback with a social media hashtag, along with a new song titled "Maligaya" and TJ de Ocampo's departure from the band.[15] [16]

Band members

Current members

Past members

Discography

See main article: Munimuni discography.

Studio albums

EPs

Singles

Accolades

YearAwardCategoryNotable WorksResultReferences
20205th Wish Music AwardsWishclusive Collaboration of the Year"Solomon"(with Clara Benin)[27] [28]
Wish Breakthrough Artist of the Year"Munimuni"

Notes and References

  1. Web site: https://twitter.com/munitheband. 2021-06-11. Twitter. en.
  2. 9 June 2021 . Munimuni - Maligaya (Official Video) . Munimuni . . 5 October 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210618012108/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WaEyjFX4i48 . 18 June 2021 . live.
  3. Web site: Munimuni - YouTube. 2021-06-11. www.youtube.com.
  4. Web site: Get to Know: Munimuni the Band. Where to, Baguio?. 9 November 2017. 12 February 2020.
  5. News: Music Corner – Indie Searchlight: Munimuni. Gadgets Magazine. 25 January 2017. 12 February 2020.
  6. Web site: 10 Under-the-Radar Local Indie Artists You Should Listen to Right Now. Spot PH. 3 November 2018. 12 February 2020.
  7. News: OPM artists you need to listen to right now. Rappler. 9 October 2018. 12 February 2020.
  8. News: What in the world is makata pop? An introduction to the band Munimuni. ScoutMag PH. 21 November 2017. 12 February 2020.
  9. Web site: LATEST DROP: Kulayan Natin Album by Munimuni. ÜDOÜ PH. 31 July 2019. 12 February 2020.
  10. Web site: All the right things Munimuni did in their first album. ScoutMag PH. 29 July 2019. 12 February 2020.
  11. Web site: Tahanan - Munimuni. Munimuni on Bandcamp. 12 February 2020.
  12. News: Munimuni to release new single 'Oras' with launch party. Bandwagon Asia. 16 August 2019. 12 February 2020.
  13. Web site: Munimuni goes on hiatus. Rappler. 30 September 2020. 26 November 2020.
  14. Munimuni . Munimuni . munitheband . 1311249096703762432 . 30 September 2020 . https://t.co/bBsCwYGxhs . en . 5 October 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210930031113/https://twitter.com/munitheband/status/1311249096703762432 . 30 September 2021 . live.
  15. Web site: Munimuni return to start new chapter with 'Maligaya,' announce departure of vocalist TJ De Ocampo. Bandwagon Asia. 9 June 2021. 10 June 2021.
  16. Munimuni . Munimuni . munitheband . 1402603271273914368 . 9 June 2021 .
    1. MaligayaAngPagbabalik https://t.co/vdJXRWPIVE
    . en . 5 October 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210609132953/https://twitter.com/munitheband/status/1402603271273914368 . 9 June 2021 . live.
  17. News: Drummer Red Calayan parts ways with Munimuni. Bandwagon Asia. 30 August 2018. 12 February 2020.
  18. News: Munimuni return to start new chapter with 'Maligaya,' announce departure of vocalist TJ De Ocampo. Bandwagon Asia. 9 June 2021. 10 June 2021.
  19. Web site: Kulayan Natin by Munimuni on iTunes. Apple Music. 12 February 2020.
  20. Web site: Kulayan Natin by Munimuni on Spotify. Spotify. 26 July 2019. 12 February 2020.
  21. Web site: Simula EP by Munimuni on iTunes. Apple Music. 12 February 2020.
  22. Web site: Simula EP by Munimuni on Spotify. Spotify. 17 March 2017. 12 February 2020.
  23. 6 June 2020 . Munimuni - Talinghaga ✨ (official video) . Marilag Records and Productions . . 5 October 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210611030225/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wKtaOKQtYT0 . 11 June 2021 . live.
  24. 17 July 2020 . Munimuni - Alat (Official Video) . Marilag Records and Productions . . 5 October 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210611030215/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s0UxFeza5-8 . 11 June 2021 . live.
  25. 19 October 2020 . Munimuni - SANGGOL . Marilag Records and Productions . . 5 October 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210611030211/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KqIyn4BYQ0k . 11 June 2021 . live.
  26. 14 September 2021 . Munimuni - Ambag Ko (Official Lyric Video) . Munimuni . . 5 October 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20211003051840/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qctjmP-8j_c . 3 October 2021 . live.
  27. Web site: Munimuni, Ben&Ben, IV Of Spades, Clara Benin, and more are nominated at the 5th Wish 107.5 Music Awards. Bandwagon Asia. 16 December 2019. 12 February 2020.
  28. News: Ben&Ben, Clara Benin, IV of Spades, Reese Lansangan, SB19, and more win at the 5th Wish 107.5 Music Awards. Bandwagon Asia. 20 January 2020. 12 February 2020.