2017 TOP PINOY GROUPS

2017 was a slow year for groups in the music industry but there were still some that managed to steal some success in the past year. Here are my Top Pinoy Groups in 2017.

1. SUD

SUD was in the music industry since 1992 but critical and commercial success was overflowing in 2017. Their eponymous tune "Sila" became a household tune at the radios and streaming apps. Sub Ballecer and his crew made people see how talented they were giving us a well penned song that wins a lot of our hearts.

2. HALE

It was 2004 when we fell in love with this group led by Champ Lui Pio and they gave one hit after the other. But like most groups in the biz, they disbanded in 2010 and all members ventured into their individual interests. It was not until 2015 that the team went back together and their 2017 song "Alon" which was used in the movie Siargao made us see that they are really back.

3. BOYBANDPH

These quintet was a product of the reality show Pinoy Band Superstars. The group is composed of Ford Valencia, Joao Constancia, Niel Murillo, Russell Reyes, and Tristan Ramirez. 2017 saw them release their hits "Unli" and "Somebody". They also joined recent Kapamilya Jona in one great collaboration "Til The End of Time".

4. SILENT SANCTUARY

Releasing their 6th studio album in 2017 Malayo Na Tayo, the band has certainly shown how far they come. Even up to these days the group are a relevant fixture in the OPM Music Industry. Since 2001 and up until now, the band is making music and we are not complaining.

5. ITCHYWORMS

Itchyworms have not released any new albums but with their front man Jugs Jugueta very visible at the noontime show It's Showtime they have managed to keep a following. In 2017 they have continuously toured the country and continues to play great music. And Jugs is just a musical genius that is one of OPM's gems. 

6. TAKEN BY CARS

Sarah Marco and her band Taken By Cars is one of the few bands that manage to thrive the indie route. 2017 saw them release a new studio album, "Plagues" which is a great set of wonderfully written pieces like Floods, Nomad and the title track Plagues. TBC fills the void left by the past bands led by female acts.

7. 4TH IMPACT
4th Impact is composed of sisters Almira, Irene, Mylene, and Celina Cercado. The group rose to popularity after competing in the 12th X-Factor UK where they finished 5th. Their catchy tune "Unleash The Diva" was their first big hit of their career and is soon to lend their singing chops via the theme song of the upcoming movie Ang Dalawang Mrs. Reyes.

8. ROCKSTEDDY

Teddy Corpuz is the other half of the duo Jugs and Teddy doing their hosting jobs in "It's Showtime". Even without new albums in the past year, Rocksteddy kept themselves busy with event and provincial shows all throughout the year.

9. 1:43

1:43 has been in several member changes through the years. 2017 saw 4 brand new members in emerging actor and singer Art Artienda, Filipino-American model and dancer Jason Allen, and Filipino-Canadian dancer and model Wayne Avellano; and Filipino-Chinese model Ced Miranda. The new group released their comeback single "Trapik Tralala," a cover of an APO Hiking Society and released their 2nd comeback single titled "Pasensya Na" later that year.

10. HASHTAGS

Perhaps attributing their success to their exposure in "It's Showtime", Hashtags is an all male dance group that got introduced in 2015. While the team tried their luck at singing they focused more on the dancing part and the individual member's acting careers.

The rest of the groups that made some noise in the past year are as below:

11. Spongecola

12. Ben & Ben

13. Ezra Band

14. Parokya Ni Edgar

15. The Juans