Band name: Ben & Ben
Known as: The Benjamins
Band members:
Paolo Benjamin Guico
Miguel Benjamin Guico
Poch Barretto
Jam Villanueva
Agnes Reoma
Pat Lasaten
Toni Muñoz
Andrew De Pano
Keifer Cabugao
Founded at: 2017
Genre: Folk-pop- pop rock
Origin: Metro Manila, Philippines
Biography & Career Ben&Ben, originally known as The Benjamins, is an up-and-coming folk-pop band that was established in 2015 by twin brothers Paolo and Miguel Guico, both talented Filipino singer-songwriters. They made their debut with a self-titled EP in December 2016, performing to a sold-out crowd at Teatrino. The band quickly gained attention when their first single, "Ride Home," climbed to the top of Spotify's Philippines Viral 50 Chart for an entire week. Their subsequent release, "Leaves," also achieved notable success, reaching number 3 on the Philippines Viral 50 and number 14 on the Global Viral 50 chart. Ben&Ben's breakthrough moment came at the esteemed Philippine Popular Music Festival (PhilPop) in 2016, a highly regarded national songwriting competition. Their composition titled "Tinatangi" received widespread recognition, securing the accolades of 2nd runner up and Best Music Video from a vast pool of entries. The band's captivating sound seamlessly blends Filipino and Western folk, world, and pop influences, resulting in poignant lyrics and captivating melodies. With their unique musical style, Ben&Ben has garnered a growing fanbase, both locally and internationally, captivating listeners from diverse backgrounds.
Ben&Ben's songs: - Kathang Isip" - 2017
- "Maybe The Night" - 2017
- "Leaves" - 2018
- "Ride Home" - 2018
- "Pagtingin" - 2019
- "Araw-Araw" - 2019
- "Fall" - 2019
- "Masyado Pang Maaga" - 2020
- "Lifetime" - 2020
- "Inevitable" - 2021
