Itchyworms

The Itchyworms is a Filipino rock band whose music is primarily guitar-driven rock with pronounced 1960s and 1980s pop sensibilities and embellished with two- or three-part vocal harmonies. The group made their name in the OPM (Original Pilipino Music) scene in 2006 with their sophomore effort Noontime Show with songs such as “Akin Ka Na Lang” and “Beer”.

In 2005, the itchyworms released Noontime Show, which gave them modest national success and industry recognition. Buddy Zabala and Raimund Marasigan, by this time both former Eraserheads, co-produced the album with the group.

Most notably, the album went on to become Album of the Year at the 2006 NU Rock Awards, with Nicolas winning Drummer of the Year and the group winning Producer of the Year jointly with Marasigan and Zabala.

The popularity and radio-friendliness of the band’s songs have gained the attention of several well-known commercial brands in the Philippines. The song “Akin Ka Na Lang” has been used by both KFC and Close-Up in separate television advertisements. In 2008, Pringles used “Salapi” for a nationwide campaign/songwriting contest. In addition Enervon, Close-Up and San Miguel Beer have also commissioned the band to write original songs for their advertising campaigns.

In late 2008, they released their new album entitled “Self-Titled”. Although the individual members of the band draw on distinct influences, their common affection for The Beatles and The Eraserheads heavily defines the quartet’s musical ethos.

Other Information

• Origin : Manila, Philippines
• Genres : OPM, Alternative rock, Pinoy rock
• Years active : 1996 – present
• Labels : Viva/Neo Records, Universal Records Philippines, Sony Music Philippines
• Associated acts : Eraserheads, Project 1, Boldstar, Corporate Lo-Fi, Tripnosis, The Sphrgles, Voices of Faith, The Lemon Chickens (LCHX), Quizzy, Factor F, Flair, The Volcanoes, Kel & Chin, Jugs & Kel
• Website : www.itchyworms.com

Discography

• 2001 : Little Monsters Under Your Bed
• 2003 : And The Worm Jumped Over The Moon
• 2005 : Noontime Show
• 2006 : Repackaged Noontime Show (with Commercial Break bonus AVCD)
• 2008 : Itchyworms

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