Converse Brings The Best New Bands To "Get Loud"

Music is very universal yet there are music that have become too melodramatic and boring, it feels like the same thing over and over again that fill the airwaves and the mainstream scene. However, there are those undiscovered but gold artists and bands which have great pieces to share that are just waiting for that big break.

Converse then made its step to explore hidden Pinoy talent all over the nation that will redefine the Pinoy music scene. Converse recently launched the "Get Loud" campaign in search for the best Pinoy Rock Band talent ready to roll as the new kind of sound.


On the presentation of the five finalist: Even, Bethany, Brisom, Kissbone and Jad Montenegro, each band do have differences in terms of style and sound but their uniqueness make it hard to choose who would be the the winner for the Get Loud competition by Converse.

Converse has also supported local bands such as Callalily and 6cyclemind which the bands are greatful as they also make their mark in the industry. Now for the finalist bands, they are on their way to gather votes and support from the public as it can be a driving factor to their triumph.

Bands across the Philippines "Get Loud"

After an exhausttive nationwide search  that involved scouring hundreds of performance venues, visiting thousands of band sites and YouTube channels and immersing into the alternative music scene, five bands have been chosen from key regions of the country to battle it out for Converse Philippines' "Get Loud."

The Converse Get Loud campaign is a celebration of music, creativity and the talented Pinoy Artists. Converse and music are inseperable. Converse, especially its iconic sneaker Chuck Taylor All Star, has always been the sneaker of choice of many musicians as it is a badge of self-expression.

The five bands vying for te chance to be hailed as the first-ever "Get Loud" champ are Even from North Luzon, Brisom from the National Capital region, Kissbone from South Luzon, Bethany from Visayas, and Jad Montenegro from Mindanao.

"These bands represent the best in the alternative scene," says  Eli Bonsol Converse Philippines Advertising and Marketing Manager. "Based on the strengh of their original song submissions and performance, these semi-pro bands represent the best values of musicians in the industry."

Composed of Dyanne Licudine (vocals), Jam Bumanlag (guitars), Coco Saupan (bass), and Dan Allan Acosta (drums), Even from North Luzon is a baguio-based band that describes their music as dark and "melancholic." They take pride for their songs for their "well-thought- out lyrics woven into heavy chugs and bass, unisoned into drumlines." Even will perform their original song "Luminary."

Brisom, from NCR, is composed of Brian Sombrero (Vocals and guitar), Jeffrey Castro (drums and beats), Jason Rondero (bass), Tim Abbott (synthesizer and keys) and Terence Teves (guitar). Most of Brisom's songs are based on Brian's soul-changing travels and life-changing realizations," capturing the sound of soulful indie-rock with "straightforward clarity" and lyrics from the heart." They will perform "Waking Lives."

Representing South Luzon, Kissbone is composed of Armin Jospeh Pepito (guitar and vocals), Justine Sioson (guitars and vocals), Renz Jerome Villanueva (drums), Parker Cataquian (bass) and Allan Paulo Luching (rythm guitar). Beginning with punk rock to emo-senario genre during their days at Sienna College Taytay, Kissbone now regularly unleashes hardcore to rock metal music. Tha band will perform "Distance and Motion."

From the Visayas, particularly Cebu, Bethany is composed of Luis Quibranza III (lead vocals and guitar) Angelo Quibranza (lead guitars and vocals), Paolo Miguel Quibranza (drums and vocals) and Kevin Borromeo (bass). The Quibranza siblings immersed themselves into songwriting in 2008 and began performing soon after Kevin's addition. The band takes pride in their delivery of alternative rock music that has "a lot of curve balls, intense guitar work, smart lyrics and infectious melodies." Bethany will perform "Keep Moving On."

Jad Montenegro, from Mindanao, takes its name from its lead vocalist. Completing the band are Dave Ibao (guitar and backing vocals), Eric Luzada (lead guitar), Pjoe Sabanpan (bass) and Carlo Garcia (drums and backing vocals). After performing as solo acoustic act in Davao, Jad felt the need to expand her musical horizons by forming a band with friends. Their song entry for the competition is "The Escapist."

Starting October 7, supporters of these bands can start voting for them by liking www.facebook.com/ConversePhilippines and clicking on the "Get Loud" tab. The bands will be recording their songs with one of the music industry's finest producers, Angee Rozul. Fan votes shall comprise 20 percent of the band's final score. Fans can also increase the band's chances  of winning by uploading a photo or video featuring their favorite Chucks and their favorite band. Each photo or video earns the band 2 points per entry. As an added treat, the most creative video and photo will also win limited Converse items. Voting and uploading of entries will end on November 4 and 5 respectively.

The "Get Loudd" Finals will happen on November 9. The grand prize winner will walk away with P150,000 of cash and Converse products. The first and second runner ups and the two finalists will be awarded with P100,000 P60,000 and P40,000 worth of cash and Converse products respectively.

For more info, visit Converse Philippines' Facebook page at www.facebook.com/ConversePhilippines.