Name: Dan Tapia
Instrument/Role: Guitars / Vocals
Name: Jun Morelo
Instrument/Role: Guitars
Name: Toto Reveldez
Instrument/Role: Bass
Name: Allison Ballon / Aldwin Alberto
Instrument/Role: Session Drummers
Q: What's the name of your band and the story behind the name?
A: We are once known as "CRASHKILL" for i think 2 years we are originally a 5 piece band and we want to pursue a METALCORE sounds that time, then after that we felt that the name itself symbolize negative vibes malas ata samin yung name because of so many distractions and problems that the band deal with in that certain year a lot of line up change Dan and Jun is the only original members that still intact in the band vision, then Escape to Nevada came from an email account of our friend Rogel Africa of Valley of Chrome, maganda kasi ang meaning ng ETN, everybody knows that Las Vegas Nevada is the biggest gambling arena in the world also sometimes it deals with drugs, lust or whatever lahat ata ng illegal andun na eh that's one aspect in our life that we want escape with... ayaw namin sa ganung diskarte or pamumuhay we want a clean living environment tsaka catchy din yung name niya kasi.
Q: What genre of music do you consider your music to be? Who are your major influences in making music?
A: Post-Hardcore / Rock, we listen to all genre like Metal, Rock, Alternative, Pop and New Wave. Me balak din kami mag buo ng side project a metalcore band hopefully ma push yun we really love metal sounds! although ganito sounds namin.
Q: When did you form your band? What inspired you to make music together?
A: We started mid March 2006 as Escape to Nevada that time we are a cover band mga tugtugan sa kanto sa birthday ng tropa dun kami nahasa as a band so we felt in that year that it's time for us to push for something more up level to challenge ourselves by making our own songs and hopefully to make an EP album malaking accomplshment yun samin
Q: What are your favorite and least favorite venues? Why?
A: Sazis Bar off course! this is our venue when we launch our debut EP album "Sounds of Our Existence".
Checkpoint Bar Paranaque, dito marami kaming nakilala mga banda sa industriya ng indie kaya memorable samin tong venue na to hopefully ma renovate na siya.
Q: What’s your take on the scene today? Your thoughts on bands walling themselves up in their “groups” with zero to minimal interaction with others?
A: Sobrang ganda ng scene today... especially now madali ka nag makapag patugtog ng kanta mo sa radio not like before also there is a lot of group/productions support the indie scenes especially sa mga social networks the music scene is very much alive today sana ganito lagi.
Q: What are the main themes or topics for most of your songs? Do you think these topics will change over time?
A: Basically it's about family, friends, loved-ones, hope also future, that's the main core of our music that's inspired us to write songs.
Q: How has your music evolved since you first began playing music?
A: It change a lot i think like in the past we don't hear some compliment while we finished our set when we get off in the stage, but now we hear good comments from some fellow music peers in indie scene and it's a big boost for us to continue making more music.
Q: What has been your biggest challenge as a band? Have you been able to overcome that challenge? If so, how?
A: I think that time when we re-organized the band, because we don't know if everybody that still in that line up hold s a common vision for the band and that year is so dark for us... we dont know if we could easily find a replacement dun sa mga umalis na merong same attitude like us sa pag babanda but as of now i think we overcome that, it shows because we are still here strong as will be, and we will continue make music and share it with all the people who loves good music.
Q: Colt 45 or Red Horse?
A: Red Horse
Q: What advice do you have for people who want to form their own bands?
A: Know your goal first in forming a band, then be responsible on what sounds or music you want to share with malaks na medium yang music madali ka maka implwensiya lalo na sa mga kantang gagawin niyo just share good vibes sa mga music niyo always think to inspire your listeners, put respect to each member of the band you must open minded on what other member's ideas and suggestions... put GOD in the center he will guide you along the way and lastly love your craft/music do what ever you want as long that you don't hurt or offend anybody respect your peers and be humble.
Q: Is there anyone you'd like to acknowledge for supporting your band?
A: We would like to acknowledge God Almighty thank you sa kanya we owe all to him, Our families and friends for supporting us in this journey please continue support us... to our fellow band friends, productions that we played with, organizers, radio stations that plays our music, people who bought our EP Album... and lastly to the people who believe in our sounds thank you very much and please continue support indie band scenes.
Q: Last thoughts?
A: Thank You Indiemands for giving this oppurtunity kalaking bagay tong para samin at sa lahat ng Indie Bandssa Pilipinas to Sir Karl Vito Cruz and Sir Axl Vito Cruz maraming salamat and please do catch us on our gigs always check our page in FB for gig updates and we have new materials do be recorded hopefully we can release an LP this year hope you support us! Mabuhay ang Indie Scene!
Instrument/Role: Guitars / Vocals
Name: Jun Morelo
Instrument/Role: Guitars
Name: Toto Reveldez
Instrument/Role: Bass
Name: Allison Ballon / Aldwin Alberto
Instrument/Role: Session Drummers
Q: What's the name of your band and the story behind the name?
A: We are once known as "CRASHKILL" for i think 2 years we are originally a 5 piece band and we want to pursue a METALCORE sounds that time, then after that we felt that the name itself symbolize negative vibes malas ata samin yung name because of so many distractions and problems that the band deal with in that certain year a lot of line up change Dan and Jun is the only original members that still intact in the band vision, then Escape to Nevada came from an email account of our friend Rogel Africa of Valley of Chrome, maganda kasi ang meaning ng ETN, everybody knows that Las Vegas Nevada is the biggest gambling arena in the world also sometimes it deals with drugs, lust or whatever lahat ata ng illegal andun na eh that's one aspect in our life that we want escape with... ayaw namin sa ganung diskarte or pamumuhay we want a clean living environment tsaka catchy din yung name niya kasi.
Q: What genre of music do you consider your music to be? Who are your major influences in making music?
A: Post-Hardcore / Rock, we listen to all genre like Metal, Rock, Alternative, Pop and New Wave. Me balak din kami mag buo ng side project a metalcore band hopefully ma push yun we really love metal sounds! although ganito sounds namin.
Q: When did you form your band? What inspired you to make music together?
A: We started mid March 2006 as Escape to Nevada that time we are a cover band mga tugtugan sa kanto sa birthday ng tropa dun kami nahasa as a band so we felt in that year that it's time for us to push for something more up level to challenge ourselves by making our own songs and hopefully to make an EP album malaking accomplshment yun samin
Q: What are your favorite and least favorite venues? Why?
A: Sazis Bar off course! this is our venue when we launch our debut EP album "Sounds of Our Existence".
Checkpoint Bar Paranaque, dito marami kaming nakilala mga banda sa industriya ng indie kaya memorable samin tong venue na to hopefully ma renovate na siya.
Q: What’s your take on the scene today? Your thoughts on bands walling themselves up in their “groups” with zero to minimal interaction with others?
A: Sobrang ganda ng scene today... especially now madali ka nag makapag patugtog ng kanta mo sa radio not like before also there is a lot of group/productions support the indie scenes especially sa mga social networks the music scene is very much alive today sana ganito lagi.
Q: What are the main themes or topics for most of your songs? Do you think these topics will change over time?
A: Basically it's about family, friends, loved-ones, hope also future, that's the main core of our music that's inspired us to write songs.
Q: How has your music evolved since you first began playing music?
A: It change a lot i think like in the past we don't hear some compliment while we finished our set when we get off in the stage, but now we hear good comments from some fellow music peers in indie scene and it's a big boost for us to continue making more music.
Q: What has been your biggest challenge as a band? Have you been able to overcome that challenge? If so, how?
A: I think that time when we re-organized the band, because we don't know if everybody that still in that line up hold s a common vision for the band and that year is so dark for us... we dont know if we could easily find a replacement dun sa mga umalis na merong same attitude like us sa pag babanda but as of now i think we overcome that, it shows because we are still here strong as will be, and we will continue make music and share it with all the people who loves good music.
Q: Colt 45 or Red Horse?
A: Red Horse
Q: What advice do you have for people who want to form their own bands?
A: Know your goal first in forming a band, then be responsible on what sounds or music you want to share with malaks na medium yang music madali ka maka implwensiya lalo na sa mga kantang gagawin niyo just share good vibes sa mga music niyo always think to inspire your listeners, put respect to each member of the band you must open minded on what other member's ideas and suggestions... put GOD in the center he will guide you along the way and lastly love your craft/music do what ever you want as long that you don't hurt or offend anybody respect your peers and be humble.
Q: Is there anyone you'd like to acknowledge for supporting your band?
A: We would like to acknowledge God Almighty thank you sa kanya we owe all to him, Our families and friends for supporting us in this journey please continue support us... to our fellow band friends, productions that we played with, organizers, radio stations that plays our music, people who bought our EP Album... and lastly to the people who believe in our sounds thank you very much and please continue support indie band scenes.
Q: Last thoughts?
A: Thank You Indiemands for giving this oppurtunity kalaking bagay tong para samin at sa lahat ng Indie Bandssa Pilipinas to Sir Karl Vito Cruz and Sir Axl Vito Cruz maraming salamat and please do catch us on our gigs always check our page in FB for gig updates and we have new materials do be recorded hopefully we can release an LP this year hope you support us! Mabuhay ang Indie Scene!
Interview by: Axel Vito Cruz