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Feb 18, 2001
Rated Glitch
This band keeps the crowd going wild. (Press Release)

Glitch is a local rock band here in the Philippines. Check out a review of their album at www.pinoycentral.com and www.cebucentral.com Glitch rocks!!!!!!!!!

by: Sarah Lei Spagnolo

glitch (glich), n., v. Slang - a minor but irritating difficulty or obstacle; small foul-up

Surprise, surprise! Last Saturday afternoon at Bo's Cafe in front of Cebu Doctors Hospital we met up with one of Cebu's pride bands. They gave us a scoop on what they've been up to lately and clued us in on they're first album, Illementz, which reflects on the group's realistic character. Definitely a must-listen-to for those who love to turn on a loud beat. Members present were Ryan, Boobap, Abby, and Jan-Jan while The fifth member Christian couldn't make it to our disappointment. The foursome arrested us with their down-to-earth and direct approach and were always cracking crazy jokes every now and then taking us in their addictive, carefree mood. The band also gave us an insight on the perks and downsides on being in the spotlight and how to jam with a cool, unsuppressed attitude. Scroll down to get to know them more...

CC: Why is your band name Glitch?
G: It sounds good.
CC: Where'd you get it?
G: From the dictionary. Glitch is a small problem and it describes us 'cuz we're usually the 'bogoy-bogoy' in the family.
CC: How many years have you been together?
G: About six years.
CC: So how did you guys first know each other?
G: Through skateboarding but most people know that already.
CC: You already have an album out in the market. Under what recording company is that?
G: Virgin Records Octoarts EMI. There are twelve tracks in it and lots of fillers in between the songs.
CC: What's that?
G: We like, talk in between the songs.
CC: How many years is the contract for?
G: Two years. If we make good with the sales on our first album then they're going to give us a chance to release another one.
CC: Who writes the lyrics and creates the music?
G: Ryan composes the songs and we all take part in the tunes and stuff.
CC: Do you have a regular schedule for practice?
G: Not really. Only if we feel the need to.
CC: Where do you usually practice?
G: Jan-Jan's bar called Jiggers in Banilad. They own it.
CC: When you first started did you already know how to play your instruments?
G: Yeah. We did.
CC: What's your music like?
G: It's a mixture of everything - hip-hop, rock, reggae.....except pop.
CC: Define music.
G: Anything felt. 'Basta trip.' (Hehe.)
CC: Who influences your music? Any artist favorites?
G: Deftones, Radiohead, Candlebox, Stp, Wu Tang Clan.......we listen to a lot of artists actually, including Frank Sinatra.
CC: Seriously?
G: (laughs)
CC: When you perform, do you play your own songs or those of other artists?
G: We used to before when we didn't have an album yet, but if we feel like covering a song which is not ours then we do it. That's tiring 'cuz we still have to argue over what songs we should cover so we're better off doing our own stuff.
CC: What is it like performing?
G: It's like exercising. You sweat a lot.
CC: Do you feel alive? Do you feel the energy and all?
GG: It depends on the crowd. 'Basta jamming and crowd nindot kaaayo. Kung nanglinkod ra bati kaayo.'
CC: Do you warm-up before a gig?
G: We do stretching and then pray.
CC: Do you ever make mistakes?
G: Yeah, especially before when we didn't have an album yet.
CC: You're based in Manila. what's the difference between the crowd there and here in Cebu?
G: The crowd in Manila is more responsive and they understand our kind of music better than the Cebuano crowd.
CC: Besides Manila, have you performed anywhere else?
G: Japan (laughs). Ummm...Olonggapo. In front of a bunch of foreigners.
CC: I noticed you're all wearing cool clothes. Is that part of the band image or something?
G: 'Dili uy. Barato ra ni.' We bought these on sale. Hehe.
CC: Do you buy new clothes everytime you perform?
G: No. We just repeat them or go with whatever we have, but we usually wear white shirts.
CC: What does it feel like to be known by people?
G: Nothing. We don't consider ourselves to be famous.
CC: Do you get interviewed often?
G: yeah, especially in Manila. We were on the Inquirer, Teen Magazine,
Pulp, Manila Bulletin...sometimes also here in Cebu.
CC: Do you encounter problems during a performance?
G: Bad amplifiers, bad instruments, busted microphones....'saputon mi usahay' because we have to spend to get to a gig and perform and they don't have quality sound systems which can ruin a performance.
CC: Do you get any special treatment from other people?
G: Sometimes we get invited to eat and if we're lucky somebody pays for our fare to and from Manila. There are times too when fans approach us and ask for our autographs.
CC: Really? Will you sign for us?
G: Sure.
CC: Do you ever fight or argue with each other?
G: Yes.
CC: What do you do to the member who does wrong?
G: We punish him (laughs).
CC: In what way?
G: 'Dili tag-don or taw-gun.' (laughs)
CC: Deadma?
G: Yup.
CC: Where do you usually hang-out?
G: Hang-out? 'Balay ra uy. Way sanina.' (laughs)
CC: You've had your first video already. Where was it shot?
G: U.P. Diliman. The song was "Shiver". That's our leading single.
CC: Are you close with other Pinoy bands?
G: Yeah. Greyhounds, Slapshock and Powerspoonz.
CC: What are your future plans?
G: Someday we would like to perform internationally and represent Cebu.
CC: What about school?
G: We're going back to school next year. We just grabbed this opportunity
'kay tag-sa ra gud'.
CC: Where was your best gig so far?
G: At the Music Museum in Manila. That was really big for us.
CC: Who's the leader of the pack?
G: Ryan.
CC: Thank you so much for your time guys. I'm sure your fans will be pleased
to read this.
G: Sure. No prob.

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