Us-2 Evil-0
| Company type | Indie pop ensemble |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 2007 |
| Headquarters | Manila , Philippines |
| Products | Music albums, singles, EPs |
| Website | https://www.facebook.com/us2evil0 |
Us-2 Evil-0 is an indie pop ensemble originating from Manila, Philippines. Recognized for their infectious indie pop sound characterized by male-female vocal harmonies and Casiotone embellishments, they launched their first album, Dirty Debutantes, in 2009 under PolyEast Records.
Formation
The members of Us-2 Evil-0 are prominent contributors to the local music community. Quark Henares provided vocals for Ciudad, his band during high school, and currently fronts Blast Ople. Mich Dulce, who is also known as a fashion designer and a former Pinoy Big Brother contestant, served as the singer for Candyaudioline and Death By Tampon. Bassist Nix Puno was affiliated with Twisted Halo, and drummer Bogs Jugo had stints with Pupil and Daydream Cycle. Wincy Aquino Ong was an original member of Narda and pursues a solo career under the name Patience Dear Juggernaut.
First album
Produced by Mikey Amistoso from Ciudad, Dirty Debutantes contains 11 songs. The album was initially self-released in 2009, with the single "This Might Heart Attack" gaining airplay on MYX and MTV prior to its official distribution through PolyEast Records.
"This Mighty Heart Attack" Video
The music video directed by JA Tadeña showcased Manila’s urban environment, featuring elements such as trains, buses, and underpasses. It earned a spot in Spot.ph’s Top 10 Music Videos that highlight the city.
Greenwich Advertisement
The song "This Mighty Heart Attack" was utilized in a commercial for Greenwich Pizza featuring actress Anne Curtis, broadening the band’s exposure.
Asian Tours
Us-2 Evil-0 extended their reach by performing in Hong Kong (2009) during Underground HK’s fifth anniversary and in Singapore (2010) at Rockin' The Region, supporting their growth across the region.
Members
- Quark Henares – lead vocals
- Mich Dulce – lead vocals
- Wincy Aquino Ong – guitar and keyboards
- Nix Puno – bass guitar
- Bogs Jugo – drums
Guest contributors
- Saab Magalona
- Glaiza de Castro
- Selena Salang
Albums
- 2009: Dirty Debutantes (PolyEast Records)
EPs
- 2020: Filthy Finishers (Island Records Philippines/MCA Music)
Singles
- 2009: "This Mighty Heart Attack"
- 2009: "Our Weekends Dissolve"
- 2010: "Mixtape"
- 2020: "Karaoke Machine"
- 2020: "Semper Fi"