December Avenue is a 5-piece indie pop/alternative rock band from Manila, Philippines known for their viral compositions online.
Bautista, Manuel, Gregorio, and Danao started out in their alma mater University of Santo Tomas in 2007.
December Avenue began as a college band in their alma mater University of Santo Tomas in 2007.
[6] In 2009, they performed at the "Pilipino:Kaya Natin Ito" concert that raised funds for Gawad Kalinga.
They also added Gelo Cruz on keyboards that year and released "Sa Ngalan ng Pag-Ibig", which boosted their fanbase and became one of their most defining singles.
[8] They ended the year with their first headlining concert in Greenhills that featured guests such as Clara Benin, as well as Gabby Alipe and John Dinopol of Urbandub.
[12] They then released several singles including "Bulong", a song on mental health, and "Kung Di Rin Lang Ikaw", their collaboration with Moira dela Torre.
[13][14] "Kung Di Rin Lang Ikaw" and their song "Sa Ngalan ng Pag-ibig" were featured in the film Hello Love, Goodbye.
[9] In 2019, December Avenue recorded the song "Magkunwari ('Di Man Tayo)" for the GMA series TODA One I Love.
[19] On April 5, December Avenue launched the single "Bakas Ng Talampakan", which was a tribute to Bautista's dog.
[24][25] After their tour, they released a new single "Saksi Ang Langit", which differed from their previous work due to its more uplifting sound.