This entry captivated me from the band's history to their posthumous release. Following their breakup, i so happen to copy-paste the band's history through their "About" Page in their facebook account. Had to change a few details just to clarify more of their history as a band.
" Formed in 1995, Robotballoons were a alternative rock band based in Cebu. The band was the brainchild of then drummer Blair Kabahar, vocalist/rhythm guitaress Xiomara Glindmeyer(nee Demeterio), and lead guitarist Jonathan Tejano as a vehicle for Demeterio to start playing guitar, having fronted Xiomara and the Superheroes three years prior. Robotballoons was only meant to be a side project for the members who already had primary bands; Kabahar was with Sheila and the Insects, Tejano was with Mother F, and Muana was with Worry-Free TV. Robotballoons' original singer was Zairex Gantuangco.
Eventually Robotballoons became a female fronted band as there weren't lot of the like around that time except for Elizabeth's Distress and Hard Candy, fronted by Kay Tradio (nee Luna) and Kate Torralba who were also good friends of the band.
Robotballoons first played at the first alterna bar called Morrissey off of Mango Avenue together with newly renamed band Sheila and the Insects. Playing covers by new wave artists that the band was heavily influenced by, they gathered a loyal following. Morrissey, in spite of its niche and elite patronage, closed its doors only after a very brief period of business and the band was offered a regular spot at Artist Dais, another bar that opened shortly after Morrissey.
Robotballoons were able to record 8 tracks for the album that never was, tentatively titled Fabulous Half-Myths an ode to Demeterio's surreal storytelling. The album was recorded at the fledgling Backyard Studios which was back then located off of Don Ramon Aboitiz St. The sessions were under the supervision of Junx Muana and mixed by Gilbert Neri. Xiomara's cousin and Superhero band mate Kerryl "Mikmik" Demeterio, provided the bass tracks to most of the songs during Muana's hiatus from the band, The Sheikh which appeared on Sheila and the Insects album, Manipulator being one of them. He also eventually put the finishing touches to the tracks that never saw the light of day except for Before the 30th that enjoyed regular airtime on NU107.
Robotballoons demise was ushered by Demeterio leaving for the USA but the legacy lives on for the fans that still reminisce and talk fondly about how once upon a time there was an album that never was and the band that could've been. "
Eventually Robotballoons became a female fronted band as there weren't lot of the like around that time except for Elizabeth's Distress and Hard Candy, fronted by Kay Tradio (nee Luna) and Kate Torralba who were also good friends of the band.
Robotballoons first played at the first alterna bar called Morrissey off of Mango Avenue together with newly renamed band Sheila and the Insects. Playing covers by new wave artists that the band was heavily influenced by, they gathered a loyal following. Morrissey, in spite of its niche and elite patronage, closed its doors only after a very brief period of business and the band was offered a regular spot at Artist Dais, another bar that opened shortly after Morrissey.
Robotballoons were able to record 8 tracks for the album that never was, tentatively titled Fabulous Half-Myths an ode to Demeterio's surreal storytelling. The album was recorded at the fledgling Backyard Studios which was back then located off of Don Ramon Aboitiz St. The sessions were under the supervision of Junx Muana and mixed by Gilbert Neri. Xiomara's cousin and Superhero band mate Kerryl "Mikmik" Demeterio, provided the bass tracks to most of the songs during Muana's hiatus from the band, The Sheikh which appeared on Sheila and the Insects album, Manipulator being one of them. He also eventually put the finishing touches to the tracks that never saw the light of day except for Before the 30th that enjoyed regular airtime on NU107.
Robotballoons demise was ushered by Demeterio leaving for the USA but the legacy lives on for the fans that still reminisce and talk fondly about how once upon a time there was an album that never was and the band that could've been. "
The band's one and only recorded material are made available for streaming in Soundcloud. Devoted followers of the fans saved the recording for future generations to hear and see. Hoping that this current generation listens to their music. I definitely recommend this type of music for all y'all nostalgia enthusiasts and basically 90's music fans out there. The album artwork down below will direct you to their soundcloud account.
FABULOUS HALF-MYTHS (YEAR OF RELEASE: 1995??)
