WilaBaliW envisions itself not merely by being just a band but more of a movement, a brand to promote a better quality and take on the vast field of music.

What WBW is about?

One of the main concerns of WBW is to uphold the vivid advocacy of promoting the progressiveness of the Filipino music scene and broadening it to global heights. WBW believes that the talent that the Philippines, in terms of musical artistry, hones can be considered to be a top contender in the global music scene and believes that it should be brought up to that level or even better. WBW will initiate the necessary courses of action to manifest this vision by providing shows that will not be maintained solely as aural display of musical expertise but also provide the required elements for the audience to render the show as a “roller coaster” experience. With proficiency in the field of Lights and Sound design, these elements will be integrated to provide a better impression for the audience on what and how musical artists should be evident in the global atmosphere of the said field.

2010 would mark the start of this movement. WBW believes that it will serve a greater purpose for the betterment of Filipino Music and is up to the task of being the catalyst for this radical change. With these new standards realized, WBW will take intricate measures for the world to realize that as a Filipino nation, we can show them what we are made of.

Ian Tayao conceptualized the project 8 years ago, back when he was still active with his previous band (Queso). The perfect chance to manifest the idea did not become so vivid until he was able to cosmically find members or better yet the members finding him. Tayao has dedicated his life to the constant progressiveness of music. Soul and Groove is his armada and with the addition of his strong vocal execution, well let’s just say that it’s outstanding.

Francis Magat has proven to be one of the Senior Musicians in the local current scene today with his intimate depth of musical knowledge as well as the musical execution. With acts like The Bluerats, Salindiwa, Sound and And Sinosikat under his belt, coining him as an experienced musician would prove itself to be an understatement.

Robert Dela Cruz is a highly respected Drummer and is considered if not one of the best; the best drummer there is in the country. With the talent of being able to move with “light speed” through percussive intonations paired up with the ability to make the drums translate itself articulately would imbibe that Robert is more than just your ordinary drummer. Extra Ordinary.

Louis Isok is the new breed of guitar. Considered as a Promil abuser when he was a child, Louis does not make his young age as an excuse for him not being able to par up to his colleagues, but uses it as an advantage for being able to come up with new and exciting vantage points to produce songs and musical intensity.

Fusing all of these factors together would prove to be rather daunting at first for the reason that the individual talents of the group are stand alone, but what proves to be even more amazing is how the group manages to rise as one solid army when they are given the proper opportunity to share to the world of music that there is something bigger than the personalities involved and there is a greater purpose to serve.