MelodiClay

September 11, 2023

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MelodiClay is a six-piece Filipino Indie pop rock band from San Pedro City of Laguna. The band was formed in 2020 by Tolits Jandayan, vocalist and songwriter. The band members are as follows:

Tolits Jandayan guitar, vocals and composer

Marlon Casin on lead guitar

Zandro Sotto on drums

Allan Medico on bass

Bayani Dequito, recording financier, percussionist and performance artist.

Cool, cool song. Like a walk on the beach

Lila Arquero, the only female in the group, was recruited by Tolits as their free flow dance performance artist and later as their keyboardists.

Bonded by a common love and passion for music as well in arts and creating their own original music they are hoping to make wave in OPM indie pop genre. As a band song writer, Tolits Jandayan drew his inspiration from personal understanding about human emotions and his own personal experiences

Their influences vary from a collection of new wave, alternative, nostalgic indie rock and Beatles music. Their first performance was in PTV4 Sundown last November 2021.

They performed in RJDigiTV Executive Bravo Lounge two times in May 2022 and recently in August of 2023.

Laguna Music Festival in Nagcarlan Laguna last March 2023,

Pista ng Sining in Alitaptap Artists Community March 2023

Pilipinas Art Camp in Pugad ni ART Studio in Baguio last May 2023. They have also performed in some noted bars and restaurants across Metro Manila

With the release of their current singles like “Ikaw ang ganap”, “Halik mo lang” and “Sapantaha” among others, it makes Philippine indie rock scene more vibrant and exciting.