Munimuni
| Company type | Indie folk band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 2012 |
| Headquarters | Quezon City , Philippines |
| Products | Music albums, singles, EPs |
Munimuni is an indie folk ensemble originating from Quezon City, Philippines. The band’s present roster comprises Adj Jiao (guitar, vocals), John Owen Castro (flute, vocals), Jolo Ferrer (bass), Josh Tumaliuan (drums), and Ben Ayes (guitar).
Origins and Early Years (2012–2013)
The band was established at UP Diliman when TJ de Ocampo encountered Adj Jiao, who was working alongside Red Calayan. United by their shared musical preferences, they started crafting and arranging songs collaboratively.
When de Ocampo departed for a student exchange in Japan, John Owen Castro joined as a session keyboardist, allowing the group to maintain performances during that period.
Simula EP Release (2017)
Munimuni’s first EP, Simula, was launched in 2017 and included songs such as "Sa Hindi Pag-alala", "Sa'yo", and "Marilag".
Kulayan Natin Album (2019)
Following their initial EP by two years, the band unveiled their debut full-length album Kulayan Natin, which features tracks like "Tahanan", "Oras", "Kalachuchi", and "Solomon"—the latter performed with Filipina artist Clara Benin.
Hiatus Announcement (2020)
On September 30, 2020, Munimuni declared a temporary break through a Twitter statement.
Return with #MaligayaAngPagbabalik (2021)
The band confirmed their return on June 9, 2021, releasing the single "Maligaya" and disclosing the exit of lead vocalist TJ de Ocampo.
Current lineup
- Adj Jiao – guitar, lead and backing vocals (2012–present); occasional drums (2023–present)
- John Owen Castro – flute, backing and lead vocals (2014–present)
- Jolo Ferrer – bass guitar, backing vocals (2017–present)
- Josh Tumaliuan – drums, backing vocals; occasional lead vocals and guitar (2018–present)
- Ben Ayes – guitar (2023–present)
Former members
- Red Calayan – drums, backing vocals (2012–2018)
- TJ de Ocampo – guitar, lead and backing vocals (2012–2020)
Session musicians
- Ian Tumaliuan – bass (2016–2017), guitar (2021–2022)
- Luke Sigua – drums
Studio albums
- Kulayan Natin (2019)
- Alegorya (2024)
EPs
- Simula (2017)
- búhay/buháy (2021)
Singles
- "Tahanan" (2018)
- "Oras" (2018)
- "Kalachuchi" (2018)
- "Pop Machine: Minsan" (2019)
- "mga kantang isinulat mag-isa" (2020)
- "Talinghaga" (2020)
- "Alat" (2020)
- "Sanggol" (2020)
- "Maligaya" (2021)
- "Ambag Ko" (2021)
- Matimtiman (2022)
- Sikat ng Araw (2023)
- Kapayapaan (2023)
- Dito Muna (2023)
Accolades
| Year | Award | Category | Work Recognized | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 5th Wish Music Awards | Wishclusive Collaboration of the Year | "Solomon"(featuring Clara Benin) | Template:Nom |
| Wish Breakthrough Artist of the Year | Munimuni | Template:Nom |