ABOUT BANDANG LAPIS
Bandang Lapis is a Filipino pop-rock band from Montalban, Rizal known for their viral, all-Tagalog songs like “Kabilang Buhay” and “Pagsisisi“. The band consists of seven childhood friends who started playing music together in 2017, with the final lineup coming together in 2018. They gained wider recognition after their songs went viral on streaming platforms and their performances on platforms like Wish 107.5 gained traction.
- Genre: The band plays pop-rock music, blending indie rock with traditional Filipino sounds.
- Members: The seven members are John Lester Abaño, Mark Jay Nievas, Lyn Rey Beltran, Ryanpaul Marangga, Leandro Repuno, Jomari Gabriel Luna, and Ivan Arcena Morallos.
- Origin: The band formed in Montalban, Rizal, with members who grew up together.
- Key Songs: Some of their most well-known songs include “Kabilang Buhay” and “Pagsisisi”.
- Rise to Fame: They initially performed original compositions in local competitions, winning their first one as a band. Their music later went viral on streaming services, leading to increased popularity.