Pedicab have announced that they will be holding a launch gig for their recent music video for “Balyena” (Whale) featuring performances by UDD, Ena Mori, and Megumi Acorda.
The band made the announcement via social media on March 31. “Balyena Blast-Off” is slated to happen on April 20 at Eastside Events Place, Marikina. Tickets are priced at P800 for the pre-sale and P1000 for walk-in. Limited edition “Balyena” shirts will be made available for purchase on the day. Pre-order tickets can be bought here.
The music video premiered on March 22. It was directed by Pedicab member RA Rivera and shot on location at Jed’s Island Resort in Calumpit, Bulacan.
Pedicab are composed of Diego Mapa on vocals, guitar, and synth, Jason Caballa on guitar, Raymund Marasigan on bass synth, Mike Dizon on drums, and RA Rivera on synth, noise, and sound effects. They are best known for their songs “Simulan Mo Na” (Start It), “Ang Pusa Mo” (Your Cat), and “Dito Tayo Sa Dilim” (Join Me In The Dark). “Balyena” is their first track in six years.
Last year, the band celebrated the 18th anniversary of their 2005 debut, Tugish Takish. They released a limited edition pink vinyl with remastered versions of the songs. Additionally, they held a vinyl launch and anniversary gig at Good Vibrations Records at Cubao Expo in August of last year. Joining them on the lineup were alternative rock bands Taken By Cars and Jetcoaster. The show also featured vinyl DJ sets by Dayglo (Diego Castillo of Sandwich), Vinylboy1994, Ruffdemo, and Amadeus.
Watch the music video for Pedicab’s “Balyena” below.