Their use of classic analog synthesizers instead of the conventional bass guitar, as well as Diego’s quirky vocal style and diverse lyrics, has given Pedicab a distinctive sound, scented of 80s synch-pop with garage rock zest. While the band’s seasoned lineup may be reason enough to create a center of attention to curious listeners, Pedicab has managed to build a faithful following with their catching original tunes and energetic live performances. RA’s visuals give Pedicab’s live shows a typical performance-art edge.

Pedicab’s first album, dubbed “Tugish Takish” boasts of impressively slick production, as evidenced by the hook-laden primary single ‘Dizzy Boy’, and arrangements employing a minimal-as-maximal approach, leaving a lot of space to dance to. More remarkable is the way the band adds that Pinoy rock flavor as evidenced by the nifty guitar lines and lyrical hooks.

History

This another project band of Marasigan already released two album entitled “Tugish Takish:” and “Shinji Ilabas Mo Na Ang Helicopter” under MCA Music. They call their music “dunk music”.

Around August 2004, Raimund Marasigan formed another project, a band he called Pedicab. They did their first gig on September that year. On 2005, the band released their debut album entitled Tugish Takish under Vicor Music. The name was taken from the onomatopoeia of the drum’s banging sound.

Containing 12 interesting tracks, the album’s singles include Dizy Boy, Dito Tayo Sa Dilim, Konti Na Lang, Bleached Streaks etc. Its video was directed by its own member RA Rivera. Prior to that, they have released a two-track sampler dubbed as “For Hire” with tracks Bago Pa Mag Pasko and Pa-Experience.
Pa-Experience was included in the compilation of Rock Against The Round: Musicians Against The WTO on 2005. Songs Isasayaw Ko and Awitin Mo were included in Hopia Mani Popcorn 2: The Best Of Manila Sound on 2007 under Viva Records.

After three years of the groundbreaking debut album, the album signed a recording deal with MCA Records Philippines. Pedicab is back and now brought with them is their long-awaited sophomore album. Entitled Shinji Ilabas Mo Na Ang Helicopter, the album was released on April 2008 under MCA Music. The release contained carrier single Ang Pusa Mo. Its video, directed by RA Rivera, featured the band members being abused physically by 8 lovely ladies. Other tracks incorporated are fan favourites like FX, Follow Through, Breaking Away and the remake of Pa-Experience which they retitled into Pa-Taste.

Band Members

Diego Mapa – lead vocals
Jason Caballa – guitars/backing vocals
Raimund Marasigan – keyboards/backing vocals
Mike Dizon – drums
RA Rivera – visuals/mastering/backing vocals

Discography

Tugish Takish – (2005; Vicor Records)

• Dizzy Boy
• Ang Kailangan
• Dito Tayo Sa Dilim
• Bleached Streaks
• A Stormy Night
• Bukas
• I Want It Now
• Konti Na Lang
• Giving And Receiving
• Sagot Kita

Shinji Ilabas Mo Na Ang Helicopter – (2008; MCA Music, Inc.)

• FX
• Simulan Mo Na
• Ang Pusa Mo
• Deafening Silence
• Breaking Away
• Good To Go
• Put The Pieces Together
• Follow Through
• Laway
• Pa-Taste
• Mixed Feelings
• Deep Eyes

Fresh from the success of their controversial hit “Ang Pusa Mo” which was used in the 2008 Metro Manila Film Fest entry “One Night Only”, Pedicab continues to rocket through the music scene with their new and catchy offering “FX” off of their album Shinji Ilabas Mo na ang Helicopter under MCA Music.

Just a week after its music video premier last December, “FX” zoomed through the music charts and spun heavy on the airwaves, leaving people humming the dynamic tune in their heads. The song has been deemed as #1 on the charts of MYX Music Channel for weeks now, sweeping other big names in the international music scene. To top it all off, it has also consistently dominated daily music countdowns both on radio and TV.

The simple, yet attention-grabbing music video was shot in an airbase and showcased Pedicab tour around the metro in style—using a helicopter! The use of idiosyncratic shades and props nonetheless added to the video’s unique zest and appeal.

“FX’s” conversational lyrics and syndicating electronic beats coupled with a monotonous, yet catchy tone tickled the public’s whim, and made the single everyone’s favorite! No-frills, easy and simple, Pedicab has indeed successfully started 2009 with a bang!

Ride with Pedicab and experience “FX” in full-blast by grabbing a copy of their album Shinji Ilabas Mo na ang Helicopter under MCA Music.

Shinji Ilabas Mo na ang Helicopter is on sale in all major record bars nationwide. The tracks from the album are also available through mobile download via your cellphones and online through www.fliptunes.net. Shinji Ilabas Mo na ang Helicopter is released through MCA Music. Inc.