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Join the Club (band)

Join the Club is a Filipino alternative rock band formed in 2001, known for their hits such as "Nobela", "Paano Sasabihin" and "Lunes". The band currently consists of Biboy Renia, Congie Lulu, Migs Mendoza, and Mark Garchitorena. Notable former member include Aris Manjares.[1] According to them, Join The Club is not just a band, but a revolution.[2]

Join the Club
OriginValenzuela, Metro Manila, Philippines
Genres
Years active2001 (2001)–present
Labels
  • Redrum Music
  • Warner Music Philippines
  • Universal
  • Enterphil Entertainment Corporation
  • Viva Records
  • Sony Music Philippines
  • Ivory Music
  • MCA Music
  • Hello Sunrise Records
Members
  • Biboy Renia
  • Congie Lulu
  • Migs Mendoza
  • Mark Garchitorena
Past membersAris Manjares†
Brian Lotho
Paolo Santiago
Louie Dela Cruz

Band members

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Current members

  • Biboy Renia – lead vocals, acoustic guitar (2001–present)
  • Migs Mendoza – lead guitar, keyboard synthesizer, backing vocals (2001–present)
  • Congie Lulu – bass guitar, backing vocals (2001–present)
  • Mark Garchitorena – drums (2015–present)

Early members

  • Aris Manjares† (deceased) – rhythm guitar (2018–2022)
  • Brian Lotho – drums (2009–2015)
  • Paolo Santiago – drums (2003–2009)
  • Louie Dela Cruz – drums (2001–2003)

Influences

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The band's influences include Dong Abay, YANO, The Beatles, Motion City Soundtrack, Sean Lennon, Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, Eraserheads, All American Rejects, Bob Dylan, Travoltas, Alfie, The Killers, The Strokes, Clash, Ramones, Daniel Johnston, Limbeck, Joy Division and My Vitriol.[2]

Discography

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EPs, rarities, unreleased works

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  • Join The Club LIVE DEMO (Independent) (2002)
  • Join The Club EP (Hello Sunrise Records, Independent) (2003)
  • Gerista EP (Hello Sunrise Records, Independent) (2009)
  • Kulang EP (Hello Sunrise Records, Independent, Unreleased) (2010)
  • Nobela NAKED Vol. 1 (Hello Sunrise Records, Independent, Unreleased) (2010)
  • Makapili Sessions Vol. 1 (Online) (2011)
  • Nahihibang EP (Hello Sunrise Records, Independent) (2014)
  • Langit 'Pag Kapiling Ka EP (Hello Sunrise Records, Independent, Unreleased) (2015)
  • Makapili Sessions Vol. 1 (Hello Sunrise Records, Independent) (2014)
  • Makapili Sessions Vol. 2 (Hello Sunrise Records, Independent) (2014)
  • Gintong Nadarang Sa Apoy EP (Independent) (Unreleased) (TBA, 2017)

Studio albums

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  • Nobela (Warner Music Philippines and Redrum Music) (2005)[3][4]
  • Nobela "Repackaged" (Warner Music Philippines and Redrum Music) (2007)
  • Gera Ng Balarila (Universal Records, Twice To Beat Management and Hello Sunrise Records) (2013)[5]
  • Strangely Familiar (Hello Sunrise Records, Unreleased) (2016)
  • Untitled Album (Hello Sunrise Records, TBA) (2020)

Compilation albums

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Singles

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Join the Club EP

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  • Mahiwaga (2003)

Nobela

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  • Lunes (2005)
  • Nobela (2005)
  • Tinig (2006)

Nobela (Repackaged)

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  • Tinig - Acoustic (2006)
  • Paano Sasabihin (2006)
  • Dekada (Nakalimutan Ko Na Bang Magmahal) (2007)

The Best of Manila Sound: Hopia Mani Popcorn

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  • Handog (2006)

Gerista EP

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  • Bagong Panimula (2009)
  • Baliktanaw (2011)

Enveloped Ideas

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  • I Saw You Coming In (2011)

Gera Ng Balarila

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  • Bagong Panimula (2013)
  • Balewalang Pag-Ibig (2013)
  • Rakista (2013)

Nahihibang EP

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  • Nahihibang (2014)

Strangely Familiar (Unreleased)

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  • Pagsilang (2015)
  • Kahit Sa Panaginip Na Lang (2016)
  • Miserable (2017)

(Untitled album)

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  • Mas Miserable (2019)
  • Langit 'Pag Kapiling Ka feat. Jana Garcia (2019)
  • Gintong Nadarang Sa Apoy (2020)
  • Solitaryo (2020)

Music videos

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  • Lunes - Directed by Francis M (2004)
  • Nobela - Directed by Genghis Jimenez (2005)
  • Tinig - (2006)
  • Tinig Acoustic - Directed by Treb Monteras (2006)
  • Paano Sasabihin - Directed by Treb Monteras (2007)
  • Dekada - Directed by Genghis Jimenez (2007)
  • Baliktanaw - Directed by Biboy Renia (2011)
  • Bagong Panimula - Directed by Kevin Dayrit (2013)
  • Balewalang Pag-ibig - Directed by Kevin Dayrit (2013)
  • Rakista - Directed by Kevin Dayrit (2014)
  • Nahihibang - Directed by Migs Mendoza, Mark Tumala, Jep Tumala (2014)
  • Ang Pagsilang - Directed by Migs Mendoza (2015)
  • Kahit Sa Panaginip Na Lang - Directed by Kevin Dayrit (2015)
  • Miserable - Directed by Migs Mendoza, Mark Tumala, Jep Tumala (2017) (Unreleased)
  • Mas Miserable - Directed by Migs Mendoza, Biboy Renia (2019)
  • Langit 'Pag Kapiling Ka feat. Jana Garcia - Directed by Doms Lim (2019)
  • Gintong Nadarang Sa Apoy - Directed by Migs Mendoza, Biboy Renia (2020)

Awards and nominations

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Year Award Giving Body Category Nominated Work Results
2006 NU Rock Awards Drummer of the Year (for Paolo Santiago) Nominated[6]
Best Live Act — Nominated[6]
Rising Sun Awards — Nominated[6]
Song of the Year "Nobela" Nominated[6]

References

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  1. ^ "JOIN THE CLUB Resurfaces And Begins Anew With "Bagong Panimula"". Retrieved 2017-04-02.
  2. ^ a b "Join The Club". www.facebook.com. Retrieved 2017-04-02.
  3. ^ "Join the Club Songs, Albums, Reviews, Bio & More". AllMusic.
  4. ^ "Join the Club? Not Just Yet". Noelani Torre. 12 November 2005. Retrieved 6 September 2022.
  5. ^ "Join the Club is back with their new album "Gera ng Balarila"". www.musicomanila.com. Retrieved 2017-04-02.
  6. ^ a b c d Gil, Baby A. (November 24, 2006). "NU 107 Rock Awards nominees". PhilStar.com. Retrieved November 28, 2018.
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