Smoke Recess

For a small country, there are so many great Filipino bands who continue to bring new music to the rock grunge scene. Smoke Recess are among them. As an independent artist, they continue to find gigs and record tunes for their comfort and satisfaction. When the band broke up in February 2006, Don Victoria (vocals/guitars) decided to name their newest music "Picnic of Edible Smoke Recess". After the release of their Self Titled EP they have earned a reputation in the scene and continue to grow until "Go Get It" was released. The band has influences that do extend what's apparent. The Laguna-based trio influenced from 90's musical genre of grunge/metal/garage/alternative/punk/pop/rock. They bring up a refreshing sound on its 90's inspired-rock combined with a modern rock feel.

Smoke Recess with their passion for music continue to gig around the area and hopefully wanted to contribute in the global music industry.

Here's a music review from Mega Magazine by Rome Jorge on Nov 07 issue:

"Not a lot of people get what punk is. Not the young kids who worship Emo (meaning "emotive" punk) bands of today because they weren't born yet when Talking Heads, the Ramones or the Clash defined the genre in the 70s or when Lou Reed, Iggy Pop and David Bowie prefigured the music in the 60s or even when Nirvana finally broke through the mainstream in 90s. But Smoke Recess does. They even get Emo right. Their song "Bus Ride" rocked the airwaves. The rest of their album doesn't disappoint either. Heavily influenced by Nirvana local punk greats such as Philippine Violators and Wuds, their music bears the attitude of Sonic Youth and Helmet but with out the overbearing seriousness. This is music that a rocker can truly enjoy. "My Emo Song" combines catchy hooks, brawny guitars, drums and plaintive and pained vocals with ironic witticism."

Sample track "Fatherless", just click to Play.


You can listen and download their tunes HERE. Please visit the band at myspace.com/smokerecess

For bookings and merchs, you may reach them at ediblesmokerecess@yahoo.com.


Photos Source: Smoke Recess Facebook Fan Page