Summary
Lola Amour is a Filipino rock band formed in Muntinlupa, Metro Manila, Philippines in 2013 that dabbles in the genres of modern rock, funk, and pop. The band consists of Pio Dumayas on lead vocals and rhythm guitar, David Yuhico on background vocals and keyboards, Manu Dumayas (who had previously served as a session musician for the band from 2017 to 2024)[1] on bass, trumpet, and backing vocals, Zoe Gonzales on lead guitar, Angelo Mesina on trumpets, Jeff Abueg on saxophone and backing vocals, and Raffy Perez on drums.[2]
Lola Amour | |
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 Pio Dumayas, Trifecta Music Festival 2023 | |
| Background information | |
| Also known as | Lola Amour (2013–present) Sinigang na Baboy (2013–2014) |
| Origin | Muntinlupa, Metro Manila, Philippines |
| Genres | |
| Years active | 2013–present |
| Labels | Warner Music Philippines |
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| Past members |
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History edit
Formation (2013–2016) edit
Lola Amour was formed in Muntinlupa from two rival bands, "Sinigang Na Baboy" (Pio Dumayas on vocals, Renzo Santos on drums, Joxx Perez on bass, Mico Fernandez on guitar)[3] and "Decaf" (Raymond King on bass, Zoe Gonzalez on guitar, Martin Kim on vocals and Angelo Mesina on drums),[4] comprising students from the De La Salle Santiago Zobel School (DLSZ). While the two bands always competed against each other in the annual school battle of the bands, they were friends as members of student music clubs such as the DLSZ Symphonic Orchestra and DLSZ Jammers. The two bands decided to merge and perform at their senior year graduation ball. When the group moved on to college, they officially adopted the name "Lola Amour", after the grandmother of vocalist Pio Dumayas.
Wanderland Music and Arts Festival (2016) edit
Lola Amour performed at the fourth Wanderland Music and Arts Festival.[5] The band won Wanderband 2017, the annual battle of the local independent bands of the music festival.[6]
Don't Look Back EP (2017) edit
Soon after performing at the Wanderland Music and Arts Festival,[5] Lola Amour released their first EP titled Don't Look Back, which consisted of four songs: Fools, Maybe Maybe, No Tomorrow and Piece of Mind.
Coke Studio Philippines (2019) edit
Lola Amour was included in the third season of the Coke Studio Philippines, an annual music television program in the Philippines. Notable songs released in this collaboration were "Sundan Mo Ko" with rapper Al James, cover versions of Pa-Umaga (original by Al James) and "Tuloy na Tuloy Pa Rin ang Pasko" featuring Al James (original by APO Hiking Society).[7][8]
"Raining in Manila" and self-titled debut studio album (2023–present) edit
Lola Amour's self-titled debut studio album was initially scheduled for a 2023 release, but the band postponed it upon realizing the success of their song, "Raining in Manila". According to trumpeter Angelo Mesina, the band had been producing the album even before the COVID-19 pandemic.[9]
"Raining in Manila" has received a degree of international attention. Enhypen member Jake covered the song during a Weverse live stream in July 2023.[10] Thai singer BamBam also covered the song during his concert at the Araneta Coliseum on September 22, 2023, then later released a cover version on his social media.[11] On January 19, 2024, English singer Chris Martin sang the song's first lines during his band Coldplay's concert at the Philippine Arena before inviting Lola Amour on stage to perform the song with him in front of a sold-out crowd of around 50,000.[12]
Lola Amour's self-titled debut studio album was released on April 10, 2024. Consisting of nine tracks, it includes the singles "Raining in Manila" and "Namimiss Ko Na".[13]
Band members edit
Current members edit
- Pio Dumayas – lead vocals, rhythm guitar, (2013–present), occasional live percussion in earlier performances,[14] keyboards and bass (2013-2014, as part of Sinigang Na Baboy)[15]
- Zoe Gonzales – lead guitar (2016–present), occasional backing vocals (2024-present)
- Angelo Mesina – trumpet, occasional backing vocals, occasional guitar on videos (2016–present)
- David Yuhico – keyboards, occasional guitar in videos, backing vocals (sessionist 2021) (2021–present)
- Jeff Abueg – saxophone, clarinet, occasional harmonica, backing vocals (sessionist 2019-2022) (2022–present)[16][17]
- Raffy Perez – drums (sessionist 2019-2022) (2022–present)[16][17]
- Manu Dumayas – trumpet, guitar, bass, backing vocals (sessionist 2017-2024) (2024-present)[18]
Sessionists edit
- Nian Sayoc – guitar (2018–present)
- Tim Cruz – trumpet (2024–present)[18]
Former members edit
- Mico Fernandez – guitar (2013–2016)[19]
- Nathan Domagas – keyboards (2018–2020)[19]
- Martin Kim – keyboards, backing vocals (2016–2021),[20] occasional guitar and lead vocals (2019-2020, guest 2024)
- Joxx Perez – saxophone, occasional backing vocals (2013, 2016–2022, guest 2024),[17] bass (2013)
- Renzo Santos – drums (2013–2022)[17]
- Anjeli Panis – keyboards (2018)
- Raymond King – bass, occasional guitar in videos, backing vocals, occasional lead vocals (2016–2024)[18]
Other personnel edit
- Mika Ordoñez – general manager and booking agent
Timeline edit
Discography edit
Albums edit
Studio albums
- Lola Amour (2024)
Live albums
- Looking Back (Live at PETA Theater, 2022) (2022)
EPs edit
- Don't Look Back (2017)
- Don't Look Back (Revisited) (2020)
- The Lunchtime Special (2022)
- Raining in Manila (Tour Edition) (2023)
Singles
| Year | Title | References |
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| 2018 | "Pwede Ba" | [21][22] |
| 2019 | "Sanity" | [23][24][25] |
| "Pa-Umaga (Cover)" (with Al James) | ||
| "Sundan Mo Ko" (with Al James) | ||
| "Tuloy na Tuloy Pa Rin Ang Pasko"" (with Al James) | ||
| 2020 | " 괜찮을까 Pwede Ba (Korean Version)" | [26][27][28] |
| "Shake Yer Head" | ||
| 2021 | "Fallen" | |
| "Closer Than Before" (featuring Clara Benin) | ||
| 2022 | "Click" (featuring Leanne & Naara) | |
| "Madali" (with Al James) | ||
| "Dahan-Dahan" | ||
| 2023 | "Raining in Manila" | [29] |
| "Huwag Na Huwag Mong Sasabihin" (Cover) | ||
| 2024 | "Namimiss Ko Na" | [30] |
References edit
- ^ https://www.bandwagon.asia/articles/lola-amour-bassist-raymond-king-announces-departure-band-manu-dumayas-new-bassist-2024
- ^ {{https://thesmartlocal.ph/lola-amour-facts/
- ^ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-U4yaFYdQ9c
- ^ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GQms7NrJOgc
- ^ a b "Meet the artists of Wanderland 2017". CNN Philippines. Retrieved 19 September 2019.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Lola Amour wins Wanderband 2017; Wanderland announce 4 new acts on the line up". Bandwagon Asia. 9 November 2016. Retrieved 19 September 2019.
- ^ "Coke Studio reveals Season 3 lineup". Bandwagon Asia. 13 September 2019. Retrieved 26 September 2019.
- ^ "Coke Studio PH kicks off Season 3 with a grand music festival". Tech and Lifestyle Journal. 31 August 2019. Retrieved 26 September 2019.
- ^ Aguja, Januar Junior (January 1, 2024). "Why 2023 hit 'Raining in Manila' became Lola Amour's 'good problem'". The Philippine Star. Retrieved January 21, 2024.
- ^ Catimbang, Krisha (July 18, 2023). "From memes to ENHYPEN's Jake vibing to the song: It indeed just keeps 'Raining in Manila'". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved January 22, 2024.
- ^ Acierto, Drew (September 25, 2023). "GOT7's BamBam covers Lola Amour's 'Raining in Manila'". Push. Retrieved January 21, 2024.
- ^ Acar, Aedrianne (January 20, 2024). "Pinoy fans cheer Chris Martin as he performs Lola Amour hit 'Raining in Manila'". GMA Entertainment. Retrieved January 22, 2024.
- ^ "Lola Amour to Release Self-Titled Debut Album After a Decade of Crafting Their Sound". POP! Inquirer. March 20, 2024. Retrieved March 24, 2024.
- ^ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e7lrc-ujctM
- ^ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n9rPSQvPjjA
- ^ a b https://thesmartlocal.ph/lola-amour-facts/
- ^ a b c d https://www.nme.com/en_asia/news/music/lola-amour-bidding-farewell-to-two-members-with-online-concert-and-new-documentary-looking-back-3218036/
- ^ a b c "Lola Amour Bassist Raymond King Announces Departure from Band, Manu Dumayas to Take His Place". Bandwagon. 27 March 2024. Retrieved 30 March 2024.
- ^ a b "Roadshow with a Dash of Rock and Jazz: Lola Amour Shares Music Aboard the Wish 107.5 Bus". Wish 107.5. 12 January 2019. Retrieved 19 September 2019.
- ^ https://thesmartlocal.ph/lola-amour-martin-kim/
- ^ "Pwede Ba – Single by Lola Amour on Spotify". Spotify. Retrieved 19 September 2019.
- ^ "Pwede Ba – Single by Lola Amour on iTunes". Retrieved 19 September 2019.
- ^ "Sanity – Single by Lola Amour on Spotify". Spotify. Retrieved 19 September 2019.
- ^ "Sanity – Single by Lola Amour on iTunes". Retrieved 19 September 2019.
- ^ "LATEST DROP: Sanity by Lola Amour". UDUO PH. 20 May 2019. Retrieved 19 September 2019.
- ^ "Pwede Ba (Korean Version) – Single by Lola Amour on Spotify". Spotify. Retrieved 17 January 2020.
- ^ "Lola Amour celebrate keyboardist Martin Kim's return with Korean version of 'Pwede Ba'". Retrieved 17 January 2020.
- ^ "Lola Amour drops Korean version of 'Pwede Ba'". Retrieved 17 January 2020.
- ^ "Raining in Manila – Single by Lola Amour on Spotify". Spotify. Retrieved 14 June 2023.
- ^ "Namimiss Ko Na - Single by Lola Amour on Spotify". Spotify. Retrieved 13 March 2024.
External links edit
- Lola Amour on Facebook