I got interested in this particular band when I saw their first gig in early 2008 in Mangaholix event in Mall of Asia. I even remembered that there's also a big event that's also scheduled in that mall but still I was hooked by their "college band-like" type and a little 90s Pinoy band kind of music. What's more that I saw them in the last 2 Eraserheads tribute gigs that I attended and I really noticed a little pinch of Eheads in their sound plus they improved a lot more as a band. I also catched their guesting in our beloved radio show The Brewrats way back October 2008. Year 2009, here comes their debut album called Highway Eskinita and days from now they will release a first-of-its-kind album in an USB drive. (talking about "genius"). Here's my exclusive interview with the band
1. Is this the original band line-up?
No. Si Byron & Jeremy lang ang original members.
2. Date/month and year that the band established
Squeezers was formed when Byron (the guitarist/vocalist of the band) was still in high school. Members back then were still different. Byron and Jay are siblings. Squeezers changed its lineup on 2007 where Judith joined then followed by Cliff who recently joined the band early this year.
3. Why the name "Squeezers"
The band was named SQUEEZERS because its members believe that they should squeeze out their best talents, let others see how they express themselves through music and inspire people.
4. How did you get that opportunity to be interviewed at the Brewrats?
May gig kame noon sa 9mile bar, nakita namin si Ramon Bautista with Lyle Sacris sa isang tapsihan sa kalayaan. Binigyan namin sya ng album and we asked kung pwede kame mag guest sa Brewrats.
5. I'm just curious, I saw the band for the first time in Mangaholix event in early 2008, how's the band in that time?
Wala pa kaming album nun, 2nd gig namin yun with Judith as Bassist.
6. How many months did you prepare and record your debut album?
Kung yung pag polished ng album ang paguusapan, 6 months pero ilan sa mga songs sa Highway Eskinita, ni-record pa noong 2002 to 2006 nung Product Specialist pa si Byron ng Line6 sa Perfect Pitch, kaya merong mga tunog ng guitars dun sa album na ginamitan ng worth 140K na Gibson Les paul, 90K na Fender Strat & Line6 Variax at lahat yun naibenta na ng sale price. Nyahaha.
7. (This question was inspired by a lot of times that I saw you in some Eraserhead-themed gigs) What's/What are the particular Eheads song/s that you really want to cover but you can't do as of the moment?
Butterscotch & Combo on the Run
8. What's gonna be that one particular song that will really represent the band's sound?
Yeah, yeah, yeah, Field Trip!
9. Websites and gigs (dec.-feb. 2010)
Website: www.SqueezersBand.com
Mobile: 0917-4168835
YM/Email/Facebook: squeezersband(at)yahoo.com
Upcoming Gigs/Events:
December 22, 2009: Highway Eskinita Detour USB Music Album Launching. Live at www.radiopilipinas.com
December 23, 2009: Mandaluyong Gym – Studio23 Kids Club Channel Concert
February 5 to 7, 2010: The 5th Backdoor Ventures ARTS & MUSIC FESTIVAL, MEGATRADE HALL 2, SM MEGAMALL
