Eraserheads
The most influential Filipino rock band of all time.
Gloc-9
Philippines\' most acclaimed socially conscious rapper.
Ben&Ben
Manila\'s biggest modern indie-folk breakout act.
Freddie Aguilar
Anak made him a Filipino folk icon.
Parokya ni Edgar
Beloved Filipino comedic rock band.
Sarah Geronimo
Philippines' Popstar Princess.
The Manila music scene
Manila (Philippines) is represented on the Genesis of Sound map by 6 bands and artists across 4 genres. OPM\'s soulful ballads and a fierce hip-hop scene both call Manila home.
The most represented genres are rock (2), pop (2) and hip-hop (1). The scene also includes indie.
The earliest year on record is Freddie Aguilar (1953) and the latest is Ben&Ben (2015); the busiest decade on the map is the 1980s with 2 acts.
Notable acts to start with: Eraserheads, Gloc-9, Ben&Ben and Freddie Aguilar. Every entry links to Spotify, Apple Music and YouTube searches.
Nearby music scenes
Questions about Manila music
What music is Manila known for?
Manila is known for pop, hip-hop music. Notable acts include Eraserheads, Gloc-9, Ben&Ben.
How many bands are from Manila?
The Genesis of Sound map features 6 bands and artists from Manila, spanning rock, hip-hop, indie, pop.