Any Name's Okay (sometimes colloquially as ANO) is a Filipino alternative pop band from Manila, formed in 2017. The band consists of Sofia Abrogar (vocals), Renzo Lumanog (guitar, vocals), Juan Lada (bass), Arvin Olete (drums), and Anton Atienza (guitar).[1]
Any Name's Okay | |
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| Origin | Quezon City, Philippines |
| Genres | alternative pop |
| Years active | 2017–present |
| Labels | Sony Music Philippines |
| Members |
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| Past members | Mike Armas |
Any Name's Okay released their first single "Clouds" through streaming platforms in May 2018.[2] The band was nominated for multiple Awit Awards in 2019, 2023, and 2024 and performed in Taiwan's Pasiwali Music Festival in 2019 as the only Filipino act.[3]
History
editANO was formed in 2017 in the UP Music Circle, a music organization at the University of the Philippines Diliman, as part of the organization's application process. Abrogar, Lumanog, and Lada were freshmen at the university when they joined the Music Circle, where they met Olete and former member Mike Armas.[4] Upon joining, the members had to come up with a name to call themselves and settled with "Any Name's Okay'". According to Abrogar, they thought the band would end after the application process.[5]
Any Name's Okay was about to disband after they had been accepted to the Music Circle when Lumanog was able to book a gig for the band at Manila Science High School's "Masciang Paskuhan" event in December 2017.[5][6] Their debut single, "Clouds", was written because the band wanted to perform an original song at the said event. The band, along with their name continued after that.
Guitarist Mike Armas left the band in December 2022.[7] In 2023, Anton Atienza was introduced through Any Name's Okay's social media platforms.
Members
editCurrent Members
edit- Sofia Abrogar — vocals
- Renzo Lumanog — lead guitar, vocals
- Juan Lada — bass
- Arvin Olete — drums
- Anton Atienza (since 2023) — rhythm guitar
Past Member
edit- Mike Armas (2017–2022) — rhythm guitar
Discography
editEPs
edit- "All I Feel and See" (2019)
- "Leaving Home" (2022)
Singles
edit- "Clouds" (2018)
- "Orasan" (2019)
- "Hawaiian" (2019)
- "The Sun" (2019)
- "Yugto" (2022)
- "Discovery" (2022)
- "Limbo" (2022)
- "Cobalt Blue" (2023)
- "Tabing-dagat" (2024)
Music Videos
edit| Year | Song | Director |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | "Orasan" | Ria Red[8][9][10] |
| 2020 | "Vivid" | |
| 2022 | "Yugto" | |
| "Discovery" | Mara Red[11] | |
| "Takbo" | Miko Reyes[12] | |
| 2023 | "Cobalt Blue" | JoFab[13] |
Awards and nominations
edit| Year | Award-Giving Body | Category | Nominated Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Awit Awards | Album of the Year | "All I Feel and See"–EP | Nominated |
| Best Performance by a Group Recording Artist | "All I Fell and See" | Nominated | ||
| 2023 | Album of the Year | "Leaving Home"–EP | Nominated | |
| Song of the Year | "Yugto" | Nominated | ||
| Best Performance by a Group Recording Artist | Nominated | |||
| Best Pop Recording | "Snooze" | Nominated | ||
| Best Alternative Recording | "Takbo" | Nominated | ||
| 2024 | Best Pop Recording | "Cobalt Blue" | TBA | |
| Best Performance by a Group Recording Artist | TBA | |||
| Best Vocal Arrangement | TBA | |||
| Best Musical Arrangement | TBA | |||
| Best Cover Art | "Cobalt Blue"–single
(for Sofia Abrogar) |
TBA |
References
edit- ^ "Any Name's Okay". Sony Music Philippines. Retrieved 2024-12-01.
- ^ "Any Name's Okay Facebook Page". Facebook. May 25, 2018.
- ^ "Any Name's Okay". Spotify. Retrieved 2024-12-01.
- ^ Bohol, Gabriel. "Any Name's Okay band shares insights on being musicians in the music industry today". Tatler Asia. Retrieved 2024-12-01.
- ^ a b Rappler Live Jam: Any Name’s Okay. Retrieved 2024-12-01 – via www.youtube.com.
- ^ OPM is on the go together with Any Name's Okay (ANO), BRISOM, IV of Spades, and December Avenue! Don't have any tickets yet? Walk-in tickets will be... | By Manila Science High School SSLG 2024-2025 | Facebook. Retrieved 2024-12-01 – via www.facebook.com.
- ^ "Any Name's Okay Facebook Page".
- ^ Any Name's Okay (2019-05-08). Orasan - Any Name's Okay (Official Music Video). Retrieved 2024-12-01 – via YouTube.
- ^ Any Name's Okay (2020-12-19). Vivid - Any Name's Okay (Official Music Video). Retrieved 2024-12-01 – via YouTube.
- ^ AnyNamesOkayVEVO (2022-03-18). Any Name's Okay - Yugto | Official Music Video. Retrieved 2024-12-01 – via YouTube.
- ^ AnyNamesOkayVEVO (2022-06-02). Any Name's Okay - Discovery (Official Music Video). Retrieved 2024-12-01 – via YouTube.
- ^ AnyNamesOkayVEVO (2022-08-17). Any Name's Okay - Takbo (Official Music Video). Retrieved 2024-12-01 – via YouTube.
- ^ Any Name's Okay (2023-10-28). Any Name's Okay - Cobalt Blue (Official Video). Retrieved 2024-12-01 – via YouTube.