Genre: Shoegaze, New Wave, Electronica Location: Metro Manila Record Label: Party Bear Records
Members: Sarah Marco - Vocals Bryce Zialcita - Guitars Siopao Chua - Guitars Isa Garcia - Bass Bryan Kong - Drums/Sampler
About the band: Taken by Cars is a Filipino indie band that first started making waves in late 2006 when their underground demo “A Weeknight Memoir (In High Definition)” attracted attention and hit number one on a local rock radio station. Composed of Sarah Marco (androgynous vox), Bryce Zialcita (wailing guitar), Siopao Chua (jagged guitar), Benny Yap (driving bass), and Bryan Kong (hybrid drums), the flagship act of local indie label Party Bear Records released their debut album, “Endings of a New Kind,” under Warner Music distribution in early 2008.
In less than a year, with 3 singles (“Uh Oh,” “December 2 Chapter VII,” “Shapeshifter”) and a remix project (“Uh Oh It’s Electro”) together with renowned DJ Funk Avy under their belts, the band has taken the local music scene by storm at the forefront of the new wave electro-rock movement. They have earned a respectable and dedicated fanbase through relentless gigging and online promotions.
Taken by Cars is currently busy writing songs for their sophomore effort slated for release in late 2009
