Understand Moonspeak?

Another band to watch out for Otomonogatari: One Night of Pure Japanese Music is Moonspeak.  

Moonspeak is a punk/post-grunge j-rock cover band formed in October, 2008 that originated in Mandaluyong City, Philippines. Founded after the dissolution of Armada, Adz and Matt formed a band that branches out from influences mostly music from the j-indie scene. Along with original members Eric (PPF All-Stars), Naqs (NEOtaku) and Kirby (X versus 0, AsianChickenFest), the group usually performs underrated j-rock hits and even OPM and western rock hits. They debuted at AniCon 2008 and Cosplay Mania '08 in October of that year.

With a handful of sessionists, the group tried experimenting jams out of their comfort zone. They performed well-known hits from artists such as Shoko Nakagawa, UVERworld and even electropop group Perfume which gave an unforgettable song and dance number in front of international cosplay guests in Cosplay Mania '09 last September 13, 2009.

The current line-up which includes new members Yaz (PPF All-Stars), Arun (Housshea Mama) and Derrick (Free Beer, Rtschrck) debuted on Ozine Fest 2012 last April 14, 2012.

The name Moonspeak derives from an internet jargon that means a language the speaker cannot understand, especially with writing unknown to the speaker, sometimes abbreviated as moon.

Moonspeak's past and present sessionists are Nicky Yazon, Hao Ballesteros, Kat Langomes, Leanne Magbanua, AK Domingo, Shinden Maramba, Jen Silverman and Rai Buenaventura. Associated acts: AsianChickenFest, PPF All-Stars, Housshea Mama, Armada, Rtschrck, NEOtaku, X versus 0, Free Beer.

Please support Moonspeak and other local acts covering Japanese songs this coming Otomonogatari: One Night of Pure Japanese Music.