By | Aug. 28, 2015 at 05:00pm
They can rock out and bust out mean drum and guitar solos – and they’re still barely in their teens. The first kid rock band in the Philippines, Square One, is taking the scene one head bang at a time.
Kyle Jimenez (vocals), Sean Samonte (drums), JP Par (guitars), and Von Domingo (bass) were all born to musical families and it wasn’t difficult for them to pick up an instrument. Being exposed to Metallica, Guns and Roses, Linkin Park, Slipknot, Dream Theater, Wolfgang, Kamikazee, Parokya ni Edgar, and Siakol, to name a few, they all found a passion for rock music, something unusual among kids their age.
Their drive has made them wunderkinds with skills up to par, or even better, than much older musicians. By fate they each formed the four sides of what came to be as Square One.
It wasn’t long before the word spread. They always put on an awe-inspiring show and proudly sporting their long hair that has become their trademark. That’s why their single, “Long Hair,” got their instant fans rocking along to their version of the 90’s reggae hit. With MCA Music guiding their music careers, they are now certified rock stars performing in TV shows and touring the country. “Lalo po kaming na-excite kasi lalabas na rin po yung music video na siguradong magugustuhan nyo po,” shares JP, who is also excited about Mayonnaise’s Monty Macalino’s cameo. Kyle is also thankful for the overwhelming support, “Sobrang saya and sobrang proud po na maging part po at pagtiwalaan ang mga kabataang tulad namin ng MCA Music. Lalo na po ngayon na malapit na pong lumabas yung album namin na sobrang pinaghirapan po namin talaga.”
With all the success they’ve been getting so far, at the end of the day they are still kids. All of them want to finish school while working as a band. Thanks to the other pillars of Square One – their parents. The young dreamers get nothing less than their 100 percent support. It keeps them driven to become the best sons, musicians, and students they can be. “Awa po ng Diyos, lagi po akong nasa Honor Roll at nakatatanggap po ng award for First Honor,” Sean proudly shared. At their age, they are beginning to understand the value of priorities and hard work and it is shaping them to become better persons in the future.
“Sana po marami po kaming ma-inspire na mga kabataang maging musician na tulad namin,” says Von. Their ultimate goal besides being the no. 1 rock group in the country is to ignite the fire among young musicians everywhere. If they could do it, anyone could too. They have made the first spark and Square One is ready to fan the flames and spread their music like wild fire. And man, these talented kids can definitely do it.
Square One’s self-titled major label debut album is now out on digital downloads via Spinnr and iTunes and streaming via Spotify, Apple Music, Deezer, and Guvera. It is also available on CDs at Astroplus, Astrovision and Odyssey outlets.
For bookings and inquiries, please contact Sammy Samaniego at (632) 9162504 local 107, (0920) 9682991, (0917) 8565174 or email sammy.samaniego@umusic.com.
For more information about Square One, log on to www.facebook.com/mcamusic.
