# Over October > Mediated Wiki article. Canonical URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Over_October > Markdown URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Over_October.md > Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Over_October > Source revision: 1349393016 > License: Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/) Filipino alternative rock band Over October Origin Manila, Philippines Genres Indie pop Alternative rock pop rock Years active 2014–present Labels Red Ninja Production MCA/UMG Philippines (Island Records) Underdog Music PH Members Josh Buizon Joshua Caleb Lua Joric Canlas Janessa Geronimo Anton Rodriguez Website overoctober.com **Over October** is a Filipino [indie](/source/Indie_pop)/[alternative rock](/source/Alternative_rock) band based in [Manila](/source/Manila), [Philippines](/source/Philippines). Formed in October 2014, it is composed of Josh Buizon on lead vocals and rhythm guitars, Joshua Caleb Lua on lead guitars, Joric Canlas on bass, Janessa Geronimo on drums, and Anton Rodriguez on rhythm guitars.[1] The band has been released its debut EP *Free* in 2016, followed by two singles "Never Stop" in 2017 and "Wait" in 2018. The band gained exposure when their latest single "Ikot" became a hit in 2024. ## History The band was formed in 2014 when it was started out as a college band representing for the Ateneo Musicians Pool.[2] The band was later signed with independent label Red Ninja Production and released their debut EP *Free* in 2016.[*[citation needed](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Citation_needed)*] In 2019, the band officially joined MCA Music and released its debut full-length album *Press Play* with their lead single "Alive". In 2021, the band released its second EP *Maybe Today, Maybe Tomorrow*.[3] Since 2023, the band has been signed with Underdog Music PH. On April 12, 2024, the band released its new single "Ikot". The song was later made unto the [Billboard Philippines](/source/Billboard_Philippines) Hot 100.[4] Following the success of "Ikot", the band has released another single "Kaakit-akit"; as well as their first major solo concert at the Music Museum in October 2024.[5] ## Musical influences The band heavily inspires the musical styling of [John Mayer](/source/John_Mayer), [Jason Mraz](/source/Jason_Mraz), [Coldplay](/source/Coldplay), and Hillsong. ## Band members - Josh Buizon – lead vocals and rhythm guitars - Joshua Caleb Lua – lead guitars - Joric Canlas – bass - Janessa Geronimo – drums - Anton Rodriguez – guitars ## Discography ### Albums - *Press Play* (2019) - *Make Believe* (2024) ### EPs - *Free* (2016) - *Maybe Today, Maybe Tomorrow* (2021) ### Singles - "Never Stop" - "Wait" - "Alive" - "Mr. Sun" - "Sandali Lang" - "Intertwine" (with The Ridleys) - "Ikot" - "Kaakit-akit" - "Lumayo" ### Collaborations List of collaboration singles, showing associated albums Title Year Album Ref. "Moved on Last" (with Angela Ken) 2026 Non-album single [6] "The Weather" (with Fly By Midnight) ## Awards and nominations Award Year Category Recipient(s) Result Ref. New Hue Video Music Awards 2025 Indie Artist of the Year Over October Won [7] ## References 1. **[^](#cite_ref-1)** ["Over October"](https://www.eksentrika.com/eksentriks/over-october/). *Eksentrika*. Retrieved 30 July 2024. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-2)** ["Over October Share Their Origin Story In New Episode Of Billboard Philippines Volumes"](https://billboardphilippines.com/media-channels/over-october-share-their-origin-story-in-new-episode-of-billboard-philippines-volumes-ikot/). *Billboard Philippines*. 22 May 2024. Retrieved 30 July 2024. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-oo-2021_3-0)** ["Over October navigates uncertainty with hope on new EP, Maybe Today, Maybe Tomorrow"](https://www.adobomagazine.com/music/music-over-october-navigates-uncertainty-with-hope-on-new-ep-maybe-today-maybe-tomorrow/). *Adobo Magazine*. 7 October 2021. Retrieved 30 July 2024. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-4)** ["Over October On Debuting On The Billboard Philippines Hot 100: "It's not every day you're given the opportunity""](https://billboardphilippines.com/market/over-october-on-debuting-on-the-billboard-philippines-hot-100-underdog-music-interview-2024/). *Billboard Philippines*. 18 July 2024. Retrieved 30 July 2024. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-5)** ["Over October to hold first solo concert on Oct. 4"](https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/2024/7/29/over-october-to-hold-first-solo-concert-on-oct-4-1643). *ABS-CBN News*. 29 July 2024. Retrieved 30 July 2024. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-6)** ["Angela Ken, Over October release collaboration single Moved On Last"](https://mb.com.ph/2026/01/23/angela-ken-over-october-release-collaboration-single-moved-on-last). *[Manila Bulletin](/source/Manila_Bulletin)*. January 23, 2026. Retrieved February 3, 2026. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-7)** Cerezo, Anna (July 27, 2025). ["Bini, Maki honored at New Hue Video Music Awards"](https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/events/2025/7/27/bini-maki-honored-at-new-hue-video-music-awards-2334). *[ABS-CBN News](/source/ABS-CBN_News)*. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20250728000126/https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/events/2025/7/27/bini-maki-honored-at-new-hue-video-music-awards-2334) from the original on July 28, 2025. Retrieved July 28, 2025. This article about a Filipino band or other musical ensemble is a stub. 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