IV of Spades members (from left to right): Blaster Silonga, Badjao de Castro, Zild Benitez
Background information
Also known as
IVOS
Origin
Metro Manila
Genres
Pop rock[1]
indie[2]
funk rock[3][4]
Years active
2014–2020 (on hiatus)
Labels
Warner Music Philippines
Past members
Unique Salonga
Zild Benitez
Blaster Silonga
Badjao de Castro
Website
ivofspades.com
IV of Spades (stylized in all caps; pronounced "four of spades"[5]) was a Filipino rock band from Metro Manila, Philippines, consisting of vocalist, bassist and keyboardist Zild Benitez, vocalist and lead guitarist Blaster Silonga, and drummer Badjao de Castro. Unique served as the band's lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist until he left the band in 2018.[6] The band first gained exposure with the release of their 4th single "Mundo".[4][7] On August 21, 2020, the band entered an indefinite hiatus.[8]
Their musical style has been described as "pop funk"[9] and funk rock by the local press.[10][3][11][12][13] IV of Spades has been nominated for several musical awards, both in the Philippines and internationally.[14] The band is also known for their 1970s-inspired outfits.[15]
^"IV of Spades is off to MTV Europe Music Awards". The Manila Times Online. October 25, 2018. Retrieved January 22, 2019.
^"OPM in 2018 (Part 2)". The Manila Times Online. January 3, 2019. Retrieved January 22, 2019.
^ abRappler.com. "What to expect at Malasimbo 2019". Rappler. Retrieved January 22, 2019.
^ abAguilar, Krissy. "WATCH: IV of Spades releases 'Bawat Kaluluwa' music video". entertainment.inquirer.net. Retrieved January 22, 2019.
^"IV of Spades debut track "Ilaw Sa Daan"". InqPOP!. Philippine Daily Inquirer. July 10, 2017. Archived from the original on July 10, 2017. Retrieved March 8, 2018.
^Bernardino, Stephanie Marie (May 5, 2018). "Unique Salonga leaves IV of Spades". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved May 5, 2018.
^"Hey, Barbara! Hey, fans! IV of Spades is not disbanding". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved January 22, 2019.
^Severo, Jan Milo (August 22, 2020). "IV of Spades on indefinite hiatus". Philstar.com. Retrieved August 22, 2020.
^Rappler.com. "[WATCH] Rappler Live Jam: IV of Spades". Rappler. Retrieved January 22, 2019.
^Rappler.com. "Unique Salonga exits IV of Spades". Rappler. Retrieved January 22, 2019.
^"IV of Spades headlines Shangri-La Plaza's August festivities". Manila Standard. Retrieved January 22, 2019.
^Rappler.com. "IV of Spades to open for Panic! At The Disco in Manila". Rappler. Retrieved January 22, 2019.
^"Malasimbo is moving to a new venue, promising wild jungle, virgin beach and great sunset views". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved January 22, 2019.
^"IV of Spades scores MTV Europe Music Awards nomination". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved January 22, 2019.
^"Rappler Live Jam: IV of Spades". Rappler. February 14, 2018. Archived from the original on April 7, 2018. Retrieved March 8, 2018.
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