The Vowels They Orbit is a 5-piece indie pop/rock band from Metro Manila, Philippines. They consist of Nikka Melchor (vocals and guitar), Hannah Dela Cruz (keyboard and backup vocals), Jeremy Sayas (drums and backup vocals), Gene Santiago (guitar), and Patch Javier (bass). The band is represented by Soupstar Entertainment.[1]

The Vowels They Orbit
OriginMetro Manila, Philippines
GenresOPM / Pinoy rock
Indie pop
Pop rock
Years active2018–present
LabelsSoupstar Entertainment
Sony Music Philippines
MembersNikka Melchor
Hannah Dela Cruz
Jeremy Sayas
Gene Santiago
Patch Javier

History

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The band was formed in 2018 and signed under Soupstar. They became openers for the Manila concert of American pop rock band Against the Current on the same year.[2]

In 2019, the band officially signed to Sony Music Philippines.[3] They released their debut single "Selos".[4]

In 2020, the band released their debut 5-track EP Ang Unang Ikot, featuring previous releases like "Selos" and "Kiliti".[5]

Band members

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  • Nikka Melchor – lead vocals, guitar
  • Hannah Dela Cruz – keyboard, backup vocals
  • Jeremy Sayas – drums, backup vocals
  • Gene Santiago – guitar
  • Patch Javier – bass

Discography

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Extended plays

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List of extended plays with selected details
Title EP Details
Ang Unang Ikot
tuloy tuloy tuloy!

Singles

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List of singles, showing year released and album name
Title Year Album Ref(s)
"Selos" 2019 Ang Unang Ikot (EP) [4]
"Kiliti"
"Pasa" 2020
"Una" 2021 tuloy tuloy tuloy! (EP)
"Here In My Arms" 2022
"If You Come Back To Me" 2023
"Sandali" 2023

References

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  1. ^ "The Vowels They Orbit". Soupstar Music.
  2. ^ "The vowels they orbit: Songs That Revolve Around The Matters Of The Heart". Wish 107.5. 9 July 2019. Retrieved 4 July 2022.
  3. ^ "Sony Music Philippines reveals roster of Filipino music artists". BusinessMirror. July 28, 2019. Retrieved February 22, 2020.
  4. ^ a b "The vowels they orbit launches 'Selos' music video". BusinessMirror. 4 August 2019. Retrieved 4 July 2022.
  5. ^ "the vowels they orbit Explores Emotional Intricacies On Debut EP". One Music PH. 17 July 2020. Retrieved 4 July 2022.