Alternative
Alternative is a genre that defies convention, giving artists the freedom to experiment with sound, structure, and style. It often blends elements of rock, indie, electronic, or even folk music to create something distinct and original. Alternative songs are known for their thought-provoking lyrics, unique textures, and emotional depth, making them a perfect vessel for introspective and unconventional takes on love and loss.
#1
Himlayan
Marlon Nabia
Marlon Nabia had Jasmine Berba Palis as a former student in his MAPEH class. He discovered her talent during a MAPEH activity. Over the following months, they practiced songs for school program performances. Subsequently, she became his singer, and he served as her pianist or keyboardist.
#2
ANG
Meldin Nabia
Meldin Nabia, also known as Em-dhie, has a deep love for music and enjoys playing the guitar and keyboard. He began writing songs during his high school years. To showcase his talent, he participated in several songwriting competitions, achieving wins in some of them. His song entry, titled “ANG,” was performed by Ms. Jasmine Berba Palis, who holds the title of grand champion in Anos Idol Lbirit in their province. He hopes the listener enjoys the song and expresses gratitude for the opportunity.
#3
Pusong Manhid
Milain Nabia
Milain Nabia is a teacher and a first-time mom who finds joy in writing songs and expressing emotions through music. She loves playing the guitar and uses songwriting as a creative outlet to share different stories. She is excited to let her music speak from the heart.
#5
The Ones That Breaks Our Heart
John Ronald Bernardo
John Ronald Bernardo is an aspiring songwriter and producer with the goal of creating music for Filipino singers that will achieve global recognition.
#9
Ako Naman
Carlos Puno
Carlos Puno has been a professional performer in the Philippines for two decades, continuously pursuing his musical aspirations since the start of his journey. It brings him great joy to see his audience enjoy every note and song he delivers. He dedicates all of his performances to his family, especially his baby, who has Chromosome 21 (Down Syndrome) and a hole in their heart. He holds onto the hope and prayer that he will one day perform abroad or have his original songs heard around the world, trusting in God’s glory for his success.
#10
My First To Leave
Carlos Puno
Carlos Puno has been a professional performer in the Philippines for two decades, continuously pursuing his musical aspirations since the start of his journey. It brings him great joy to see his audience enjoy every note and song he delivers. He dedicates all of his performances to his family, especially his baby, who has Chromosome 21 (Down Syndrome) and a hole in their heart. He holds onto the hope and prayer that he will one day perform abroad or have his original songs heard around the world, trusting in God’s glory for his success.
#11
Perfect
Lemuel Bongabong
Lemuel works in IT support at AGD Infotech Inc. His aspiration was to become a renowned band artist, but he put this dream on hold when his wife became pregnant. Consequently, he decided to prioritize his job over continuing a career as a band member.
#14
Huli
Vince Nathaniel Padagdag
Vince is a composer, singer, and songwriter, and a member of Via band.
#19
H'wag Bitiwan
Donnabelle Palenzuela
Donna Palenzuela is a songwriter from Lucban, Quezon. She began playing piano at age 10, guided by her aunt, and later honed her skills as a church choir pianist. Though she pursued a degree in BS Mathematics major in Information Technology at Far Eastern University (FEU Manila) and later worked as a teacher, music always remained in her heart. When her mother was diagnosed with CKD stage 5, Donna resigned to care for her. After her passing, grief drew her back to music, where she began writing songs born from deep emotion. Her work inspired former guitarist Rejey Gammad to return to music as her sound engineer, and together they formed their team band, Taciturn.
#20
Maghihintay Mahko
Donnabelle Palenzuela
Donna Palenzuela is a songwriter from Lucban, Quezon. She began playing piano at age 10, guided by her aunt, and later honed her skills as a church choir pianist. Though she pursued a degree in BS Mathematics major in Information Technology at Far Eastern University (FEU Manila) and later worked as a teacher, music always remained in her heart. When her mother was diagnosed with CKD stage 5, Donna resigned to care for her. After her passing, grief drew her back to music, where she began writing songs born from deep emotion. Her work inspired former guitarist Rejey Gammad to return to music as her sound engineer, and together they formed their team band, Taciturn.
#21
Laro
Marvin Leo Iban
Marvin Leo Iban has been passionate about music since childhood. He even tried to form a band back then, but the endeavor was ultimately unsuccessful due to conflicts arising from his studies. As time went on, he married and had children, but his deep love for music never faded. Today, he has successfully passed this passion on to his children. They are now the ones he has chosen to perform and sing the original songs that he wrote himself.
#22
Kung Wala Na Siya
Marvin Leo Iban
Marvin Leo Iban has been passionate about music since childhood. He even tried to form a band back then, but the endeavor was ultimately unsuccessful due to conflicts arising from his studies. As time went on, he married and had children, but his deep love for music never faded. Today, he has successfully passed this passion on to his children. They are now the ones he has chosen to perform and sing the original songs that he wrote himself.
#24
Balik Sa Pangarap
Francis Soriano
AscensionFS is a small circle of friends united by their collective love for music, despite coming from diverse professional backgrounds and age gaps.
The band’s structure centers around Doc Francis Soriano, who professionally serves as a pharmacist and physician but identifies at heart as a songwriter and singer. He is joined by RJ Buan on keyboards, Gab Allen on guitar, and Rey Buan on cajon percussion.
Though their daily lives and ages differ significantly, music bridges the gap for the collective, offering an escape, a creative outlet, and the joy of telling stories together through sound.
#25
Minsan Lang Kita Minahal
Francis Soriano
AscensionFS is a small circle of friends united by their collective love for music, despite coming from diverse professional backgrounds and age gaps.
The band’s structure centers around Doc Francis Soriano, who professionally serves as a pharmacist and physician but identifies at heart as a songwriter and singer. He is joined by RJ Buan on keyboards, Gab Allen on guitar, and Rey Buan on cajon percussion.
Though their daily lives and ages differ significantly, music bridges the gap for the collective, offering an escape, a creative outlet, and the joy of telling stories together through sound.
#40
Someday Serenade
Jeremias De Los Santos Jr.
A profound interest in music, inherited from his parents and extended family, has been central to Jeremias de los Santos Jr.’s life since he was a child. He was a former member of several underground bands during his college days. Professionally, Jeremias is an AB-Communication graduate who transitioned from being a BPO Associate to his current role as a Content Writer/Translator. Despite his career path, playing and writing music remains his favorite and most cherished hobby.
#44
Bakit Ako
Princess Jeliz Candava
Princess Jeliz Candava possesses a deep, lifelong love for music, a passion that began in her childhood. Due to a self-admitted difficulty with memorization, she was unable to retain the lyrics or melodies of popular songs heard on the radio. This limitation, however, led to the unique habit of spontaneous songwriting. When she was alone, particularly while reflecting by the sea, she would sing songs composed entirely of original, self-created lyrics and tunes that came to her mind in the moment.
#45
Hantal (Habang Ako'y Nasa Tabi At Lumuluha)
Aldrin Bacunawa
Aldrin C. Bacunawa is a junior high teacher who was born in Carigara, Leyte. His special talent is the creation of original song compositions.
#47
Maghihintay Ako
Carl Anthony Lacambra
Carl Anthony Lacambra together with Jesrene Kyle Castillo, John Jarell Salvador, Gian Angelo Serrona and Gio Andrew Serrona. A young believers in Citadel Baptist Church. They build and make their bond to start thriving and make a step forward. Carl Anthony start to write the song and his musicians start to embrace the song and make this beautiful piece.
#48
Panakip Butas
Princess Jeliz Candava
Princess Jeliz Candava possesses a deep, lifelong love for music, a passion that began in her childhood. Due to a self-admitted difficulty with memorization, she was unable to retain the lyrics or melodies of popular songs heard on the radio. This limitation, however, led to the unique habit of spontaneous songwriting. When she was alone, particularly while reflecting by the sea, she would sing songs composed entirely of original, self-created lyrics and tunes that came to her mind in the moment.
#52
Ang Hirap Pala Pag Wala Ka Na
John Jethro Sugnan
Sibol is a musical group that focuses on writing songs centered around people’s life experiences, challenges, and the methods used to overcome them.
#53
Bumalik Ka Na
John Jethro Sugnan
Sibol is a musical group that focuses on writing songs centered around people’s life experiences, challenges, and the methods used to overcome them.
#56
Iniwan Mo
Marvin Ducusin
Pitch Down are a 2-piece Filipino Pop Rock Alternative band from Malolos City, Philippines. The band formed in 2016 from a collection of talented who met in Malolos City Bulacan and who all just couldn’t get enough OPM Music. Their unique brand of entertainment fuses melodic music and punchy lyrics with dramatic performance and entertainment that will make you want to relate.
#62
Guilty
Kai Buizon
Kai Buizon’s music has been described as cinematic, authentic, and relatable – compared to musical works featured in the films Begin Again (2013) and Once (2007)
Kai’s delicately intuitive style of songwriting helps those around her to feel acknowledged, understood, and less alone. It is a message of truth, hope, humor and love that I long to share with everyone listening
#64
Sapantaha
Arvin Dela Cruz
Arvin Dela Cruz’s family wrote this song, titled “SAPANTANA” (which translates to the Tagalog word for suspicion or premonition, “Hinala”), as a tribute to their late mother.
The story behind the song revolves around the family’s shared premonition (sapantaha) that something unfortunate was going to happen to their mother. Despite these inner warnings, the family ultimately disregarded them, and tragically, the premonition came true. The song expresses the deep sadness and regret that the family feels, wishing they could have acted upon their suspicions but realizing it was too late. This track stands as a heartfelt dedication to their mother.
#77
Kahit Hanggang Ngayon
Ernie John Clores
Ernie John Clores, is an IT graduate who has creatively combined his technical expertise with his deep passion for music. This passion led him to establish C-Site Recording Studio in San Pablo City, Laguna. A versatile musical arranger, jingle maker, composer, and songwriter, Ernie is also the bandleader and lead guitarist of the band Offlane Pitch, which earned 1st runner-up in the Greenwich Ultimate Bandkada Season 1 (2015)
#84
Never Be Mine
Narry Angelo Diombo
Narry Angelo Diombo is a solo artist.
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