popcrew
Edan
used to sing for
Popsmear aside from filling up for most slot in the band every time a member
chooses to disappear in to thin air instead of show-up for practices or even
gigs. Citing rivermaya, e-heads, silverchair and nirvana as major influences, this rabid church-goer
is the poppiest side of the band. He is responsible for penning the most
catchy and tuneful materials that sometimes elicit smirks from his bandmates.
Being the youngest, this dude is the most well-versed when it comes to
techie stuffs aside from maintaining the steady rhythm section of the group
with his minimalistic but competent low-end.
Roel
decievingly tame off stage, Roel is a monster on stage. Bashing the skins for various local acts as diverse as second count, skeptic tank, glow in the dark and neurosis rules, this guy injects the drive that popsmear has long been searching for. Roel maybe deep on metal, grindcore, and the harder side of music but he also gets mushy sometimes when needed.
Mabeng
Originally manning the
four strings for pops, he is now the official "balladeer" of the band. Not
just because he has the most "accessible" looks among his band mates but also
because he can write scathing tunes and deliver it with restrained angst and
passion not unlike that guy from superchunk. Currently sinking his teeth on
the pixies and of course, superchunk, his early ,musical demi-gods are
greenday and gin blossoms. Preferred to keep his head bald as a newborn,
mabeng always let his hair down on gigs with or without the crowd.
Jotay
Owning the most diverse
record collection among his peers , jotay listens to almost anything, save
perhaps disco. A fanatical nirvanamaniac, and a self admitted non-fan of shred
guitar-playing, he always keep things simple especially his guitar parts.
Masturbatory guitar jams turns him off. Okay, maybe it's because he can't play
like malmsteen or vai but all is forgiven when you see him mosh like there's
no future at gigs. Quiet offstage, this mild-mannered dude is a real walking
contradiction. A bemused bystander once put it: "demons posses him when he's
on stage."
Elmo
The oddball in the
group. Formerly a hanger-on during early popsmear practices, he switched from
playing bass to currently bashing the six strings. After a decade of
countless bands, shitty and otherwise, this restless soul finally found something better to do. Maybe it's because of the chemistry or he's just too
lazy or stoned to do anything better. Elmo is hopelessly hooked to fugazi, john coltrane, pixies, the velvet underground, sonic
youth and mostly disnormal music. And one more thing, he hate poseurs,
evangelist and people in suit and tie . But a joint or two could break down the barriers anytime.
Obet Villafuerte
Don't be deceived by the tough guy surface, this seasoned event's mastermind has a gentle and sensitive side. Plus he now manage Popsmear.
Ate Lody
When it comes to talking real business this woman means business. One more thing, she always stand for/by/with Obet her other half.
Derick
He may not look like a typical rock dude-party-hearty-yo!-guy but when it comes to nerves and spunk even manson would cower like some punked up lolita's ass. Whew!
Kuya Mike
Okay. Piss this baby-faced(and hair?) road manager then see bodies fly in every direction. Did i mention that he hates slamdancers?
Ate Leny
Most of the times, you can only see her behind the limelight. Don't fret she may be just cooking something hot. Literally.
Kuya Miguel
The hardworking, ever-reliable roadie-cum-project manager has a beautiful inside. He must be. He's good.
Dagul
The new guy from the means streets of calamba. Call people like them with what you want but i'll just call 'em real people. Git real!
Thuts
Okay we'd ousted Thuts. But what the heck. Fuck the past. he's our friend and a highly competent sessionist. Okay i'm exaggerating. Just a bit.