Happy Birthday to this gem, the Weezer: Self-Titled Blue album. This was their first studio album and it set such a high standard for the band, creating so many iconic songs; "Buddy Holly", "my name is jonas", and the kickback/BBQ acoustic jam sesh favorite "say it aint so", to name a few. It seems so crazy that it has been this long since this album made its debut, but like all good music, definitely stood the test of time. So happy birthday!
1. Band Name? The Moment You've Been Waiting For
2. Band Members Names? Keith Quiblat (bass/vocals), Ryan Tiong (drums), Robert Caguin (guitar), Drew Gapasin (guitar), Jordan Salinas (vocals)
3. What's the meaning behind the name/ or how did you come up with the name? Any moment, good or bad; the feeling one gets when what is anticipated finally happens.
4. Music Genre you would categorize yourself/or your band? Alternative rock
5. Why that Genre? We use different elements from rock n roll, indie rock, punk, pop punk. So if not alternative rock, then "fiesta chow" rock; little bit of everything.
6. What moves you to create music? Like a bird needs to fly, we need to create, play, express our music. It's like a basic need for us; food, water, friends and loved ones, music.
7. What are your musical influences? Saves the Day, Alkaline Trio, Taking Back Sunday, Smashing Pumpkins, The Beatles, State Champs, Knuckle Puck, Showoff, New Found Glory, Neck Deep, The Story So Far, AC/DC, RX Bandits, Motion City Soundtrack, Fireworks, Glassjaw, Locust, Hawthorne Heights, Senses Fail.
8. If you could perform anywhere in the world (country, city, venue,etc...) where would it be? Well for me, Japan. The music scene out there is so amazing. I went to a show in Shinjuku and this rock band just made rock and roll their own. Their music so emotional, I saw a girl just standing by herself, fist in the air, crying with passion as the chorus flooded the room. It meant something to her. It was intense. To see someone feel like that for our music would be very meaningful to a musician.
And they got all those greaser guys who dance to rockabilly in the parks. Would be nice to boogie with them. The culture, the food, the music. Japan is just endless.
9. Anyone you want to give a shout out to? Binary Sunset for sure, Tony Flores from T-Factory for making my sweet shirt I used for the video, all our loved ones; friends and family, my neighbors in Mataguak who have been cool and by not calling the cops when we practiced late at night on weekdays, Marca Museca, Max Ronquillo, Doug Chan, Jordan Hardy, Mesa Boogie amps, Fender guitars, Pearl drums, Shure microphones, Guam, Philippines, Palau, Chuuk, all of FSM, for dah boyz, and all the local bands that continue to create music for the love of it. I love you, Tracy. We love you, Tracy.
Local Deluxe the newest punk/pop/rock band coming out of Guam's local music scene.
Vocals/Guitar-Christian Sumalpong // Bass-Christian Delgado // Drums-Jose Cruz (studio)/Gino Datuin (live)
Definitely been waiting for this EP to drop for some time. I remember when I heard "Stay the Same" for the first time and I was asking Jordan Hardy (producer) "who is this?". I thought it might've been a band I missed out on back in 2005, because I probably just never came across them. Then Jordan mentioned it was a local band called "Local Deluxe" and he was working on producing their album, and I was all like "wha?! no freakin way? that's awesome". Hearing the song definitely brought me back to the days where it was all about knowing the underground bands, collecting CDs, and rocking all your favorite band's merch. The days where punk rock was the genre of choice, and battle of the bands was an actual thing to look forward to every other month on Guam.
Bottom line this album release is exciting and nostolgic, hope everyone gets themselves a copy not just cause its good but it's supporting local talent....Big ups to Local Deluxe on this album, and the name.
Band Name?
Jed
Band Members Names?
Just char and I
What's the meaning behind the name/ or how did you come up with the name?
Jed is basically my real name "Jeddou" shortened. I used to run the name "Snoozix", but I recently decided to drop the name to embrace my real name and who I really am. "Snoozix" sounded a bit gimmicky to me and it was time to move on and grow.
Music Genre you would categorize yourself/or your band?
I consider myself a hip-hop/r&b artist, but I'm not subjected to just those genres. As an artist, I want to be versatile with my sound and not limit myself.
Why that Genre?
R&B has been a part of me since childhood and the culture of hip-hop intrigues me the most. Hip-and R&B allows me to test and showcase my abilities as a writer, singer, audio engineer and performer.
What moves you to create music?
For starters, I love being different. I enjoy doing things that sets me apart from the norm. Secondly, I love music! Everything about music excites me, from creating it, the friends you make, and the people you get to perform for, especially if you're doing it all the way from a small place like Guam. Everything about it is amazing.
What are your musical influences?
I have many, but if we're only hovering around the subject of hip-hop I'd say Biggie, Andre 3000, Kendrick, Cole, and Chance.
If you could perform anywhere in the world (country, city, venue,etc...) where would it be?
I aim to perform anywhere around the world, but my ultimate goal and dream is to have a show in the heart of Tumon Bay. I'm talking a HUGE block party along with a bunch of other local artists on the line-up with a big stage, a crazy sound set up, and oh yeah FREE for the public.
Anyone you want to give a shout out to?
I'd like to give a shout out to god, my mom, my fam, my girlfriend Marissa, my friends, Dreamstorm/Project:Inspire, Charlotte for the singing the hook of "the low", everyone who supports my music and the local music scene and last but not least Binary Sunset for this opportunity!
I must say homeboy has a point. The ending is the best part so watch all the way through; who knew he knew his bands. Big ups Kevin Gates big ups...by the way hope you get out of jail soon.
