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Taken by Cars. A project which has melted a meaningful creation with the experience of indie rhythms, colorful melodies, touches of glowing dance inspired beats, androgynous vocals, nostalgia-infused lyrics, and agressive flows between fast and slow harmonies. Working within streamlined song structures, the band focuses on a language which aims to speak with a sensation all its own. A drive for a new sound emerges as five members stand lovingly to produce a debut which combines the intelligence of postmodern rock as well as their own longstanding influences in blues, chill, dance-punk, and other genres.

You get yet another glimpse of the border smashing effects of globalization when you’re listening to this band. You can sense the international influences. You can sense the rich rock history IQ. When you hear one of the songs, it’s doubtful that you’ll even consider guessing that this band is Filipino. That’s not a knock on Filipino music. It’s just that Filipino music has changed so much from the foreign perception of what it’s supposed to sound like. The closest cross-comparison for this band is the innovative disco rock of Bloc Party (a British band that’s loved worldwide) and the retro dream sound of proudly domestic Sheila and the Insects. — Jason Tan

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Vocals - Sarah Marco
Guitars - Bryce Zialcita
Guitars - Siopao Chua
Bass - Benny Yap
Drums/Sampler - Bryan Kong

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For bookings and/or inquiries,
contact: Mike Shih at (0922)825-89-46
email: takenbycars@gmail.com.