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Project Moonman is an experimental Filipino rock band formed in Manila, Philippines, in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic. The band is composed of producer, songwriter and vocalist Mark Thompson, songwriter and vocalist Owen Greyson, lead guitarist Nick Gotinga, bass guitarist Alden Acosta, and drummer Lukas Samuel. Later in 2021, they added DJ Arden Formento in the band. The band is signed with O/C Records, releasing their debut studio album Gemini in 2021

The sound of Project Moonman is defined as a mix of raw vocals, personal expression, cinematic textures, live instrumentals and electronic music.

History

Early years

Mark Thompson had songs for a band he wants to form, he got signed to O/C Records and had to find band members. Coming from the DJ scene, he wanted to create something different, to perform with musicians instead of doing it alone.

He met Nick Gotinga (lead guitarist) and Alden Acosta (bass guitarist) through Kean Cipriano during a recording session at O/C Records. That same day Mark met Martin Riggs Nuñez. They were there to just hang out and talk about the plans for Project Moonman.

Alden & Mark hit it off because they were talking about the technical side of mixing and mastering. Where as Nick played every riff on the first listen in the O/C Records recording studio which blew Mark's blew my mind.

Owen Greyson & Mark have been working together already, Mark has been producing some of Owen's songs. And got him on board to fill the backing vocals for our live. Eventually he also wrote some verses and joined the group.

Lukas Samuel (drums) and Mark met through Nick. Nick and Lukas were former band Mates. They needed a drummer for their first round of live performances (online). Lukas fits the role perfectly.

Arden Formento (DJ) came in late, he's been in Battle Circuit DJing. Mark relates to that, because it's the same route he went through. Arden's role is to fill all the electronic sounds and vocal samples in the original songs and provide space.

Debut album: Gemini

The band released their debut album in June 2021 being titled Gemini.

Band members

• Mark Thompson – producer, songwriter, vocalist
• Owen Greyson – songwriter, vocalist
• Nick Gotinga – lead guitarist
• Alden Acosta – bass guitarist
• Lukas Samuel – drums
• Arden Formento – dj

Discography

Studio albums

• Gemini (2021)

Singles

As a featured artist

References

1. "Project Moonman released his debut single 'The Great Alone' under O/C Records". UDOU PH. 18 May 2021. Retrieved 14 September 2021.
2. "Pandemic sees rise of new record labels, promising artists in PH". Manila Bulletin. 30 July 2020. Retrieved 14 September 2021.
3. "Project Moonman Drops Debut Album Gemini Because Why Not?". The New Hue PH. 4 June 2021. Retrieved 14 September 2021.
4. "[WATCH] Rappler Live Jam: Project Moonman". Rappler. 19 June 2021. Retrieved 14 September 2021.
5. "Underrated bops you missed: Project Moonman, dia matè, huhsmile". We The Public. 4 June 2021. Retrieved 14 September 2021.
6. " "Project Moonman Drops Debut Album Gemini Because Why Not?". One Music PH. 5 June 2021. Retrieved 14 September 2021.
7. "PROJECT MOONMAN TAKES OFF UNDER O/C RECORDS WITH DEBUT SINGLE "THE GREAT ALONE"". 20 May 2020. Retrieved 14 September 2021.
8. "LISTEN TO THE LATEST FROM PROJECT MOONMAN, "STREETLIGHTS"". iTunes Store (US). Apple Inc. Retrieved 14 September 2021.
9. "Listen to Project Moonman, Inside City and LUNARLIGHTS!". uDOu PH. 26 June 2020. Retrieved 14 September 2021.
10. "Project Moonman returns with latest track, 'Streetlights'". uDOu PH. 3 July 2020. Retrieved 14 September 2021.
11. Pulp, Websites (2020-08-11). "From "Fuck You" to "Love You"—Project Moonman Keeps the Singles Coming". PULP Live World. Retrieved 14 September 2021.
12. "[WATCH] Rappler Live Jam: Project Moonman". Rappler. Retrieved 14 September 2021.

External links

• Project Moonman on Facebook

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