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From a school jingle project in Pasay City to a growing presence in the local indie music scene, Twosday has built its journey through passion, creativity, and perseverance. Formed in 2020, the band has embraced a DIY approach while creating what they describe as “seasonal” music—songs that capture different emotions, experiences, and stages of life.
Composed of Dayn Morales, Gien Guites, Jocas Valeza, JM Calora, and Djay, Twosday continues to connect with listeners through heartfelt songwriting, energetic performances, and relatable stories. The band shares more about their beginnings, creative process, and journey as independent artists in the Philippine music scene.
Can you introduce yourselves and your roles in the band?
Hi! We’re twosday. Dayn Morales is on vocals, Gien Guites plays rhythm guitar, Jocas Valeza is on lead guitar, JM Calora plays bass, and Djay Morales is on drums.
How did Twosday first come together as a band?
Twosday started in 2020 at PNHS Baclaran during Brigada Eskwela. At the time, we were tasked with creating a jingle that would compete at the division level. The band was formed by Rodney Melgar, and the original members were Dayn Morales, Gien Guites, and Jocas Valeza.
When the pandemic happened, everything was put on hold. Later, during senior high school, the band met JM Calora, who eventually became Twosday’s bassist.
Djay is Dayn’s younger brother, but when Twosday was first formed, he was still too young to join as the drummer. In 2023, he officially became part of the band, and that was when everything really clicked for us as Twosday.
Since then, we’ve continued growing together, creating music, performing live, and building the identity that defines Twosday today.
Why did you choose the name “Twosday”?
Jocas saw the word “Twosday” in a magazine while Minute Burger was promoting their “Buy 1 Take 1” offer, and the band thought it would be a good idea to use it as the band’s name.
How would you describe your music style to new listeners?
We describe our music style as “seasonal” because we have songs for every mood or situation.
If you’re yearning for your ex, we have songs like “Piyesa”, “Saan,” “Suntok sa Buwan,” and “Kahapon.” If you’re in love, we have “Madonna” and “Mona.” If you’re hungry, there’s “Kariman.” And if you just want to travel and go on adventures, we have “Byahe.”
Which artists or bands inspired your sound the most?
Smashing Pumpkins, Radiohead, Oasis, After and many more.
What was the first song you released, and what did it mean to the band?
The first song we released was “Without Her.” It was only a demo at the time, but we thought it was really solid. Its sound is very different from the music we make now. For us as a band, it’s a gem because whenever we hear it, it reminds us of our early influences like Blink-182 and Simple Plan.
Can you tell us the story behind your song “piyesa”?
The song “Piyesa” is about being in a toxic relationship where, despite everything becoming unhealthy, you still love the person. It isn’t inspired by the real-life experiences of the band members. The theme just spontaneously came to Dayn’s mind, and he eventually turned it into a song.
Which Twosday song feels the most personal to you and why?
JM Calora:
For me, it’s Akin Ano, Paz Pardo because it was the first Twosday song I learned and played before officially joining the band. I also love the message behind the lyrics, especially since it has a brief historical story woven into it.
Gien Guites:
Saan is my favorite because the lyrics are very relatable. You can really feel the emotions when you sing it—it makes you feel like you’re a character in the story, experiencing loneliness and everything that comes with it.
Jocas Valeza:
Byahe, kuys! I just have so much fun whenever we play that song.
Djay:
I like Balisa (unreleased) because my arms get tired every time I play it. HAHAHAHA!
Dayn:
For me, it’s Mona. I just think it’s beautifully made. It’s also one of the more challenging songs to perform live because before we play it, we’re usually hyping up the crowd and shouting a lot, so by the time it’s my turn to sing, I’m already out of breath. Ewan ko ba—kailangan ko pa talagang pag-praktisan ‘yon. 😂
How does your songwriting and recording process usually work?
Our creative process usually starts with Djay creating a draft of a song or a melody. He then passes it to Dayn, who writes or revises the lyrics. After that, the demo is shared with the rest of the band for feedback and further development.
Sometimes, Djay already has most of the parts completed, but there are also times when JM, Gien, and Jocas contribute by revising or adding to the instrumental arrangements.
Once everything is finalized, we let our friends listen to the song and encourage them to give us brutally honest feedback. Their input helps us identify areas for improvement and make the song even better before its official release.
What emotions or messages do you want listeners to feel through your music?
We want our listeners to feel comforted and understood whenever they listen to our songs. Even though we describe our music as “seasonal,” we believe that different emotions are a part of what makes us human. Everyone goes through unique experiences and feelings, and that’s something we try to reflect in our music.
No matter what our listeners are going through at the moment, we want our songs to make them feel seen, understood, and less alone. Through our music, we hope to remind them that someone understands what they’re feeling and that their emotions are valid.
What has been the biggest challenge you’ve faced as an indie band?
One of the biggest challenges we face as an indie band is, of course, the lack of financial resources. We all know how important money is, so most of the time, we handle everything ourselves—from recording our music to creating our music videos and visual content.
We actually enjoy doing things the DIY way because it gives us complete creative freedom. However, it can still be challenging financially, especially when some gigs don’t offer talent fees.
Despite that, we’re grateful for where we are right now. We’re happy, we’re still making music, and so far, everything has been going well for us.
What keeps the band motivated to continue creating music?
Our Family, loved ones and supporters
What has been your most memorable live performance so far?
So far, our most memorable live performance was our recent school gig at STI College Las Piñas. The energy of the crowd was dope!
What made it really special for us was that when we started our set, most of the audience had no idea who Twosday was—they were basically like, “???” But by the end of the performance, they already knew our songs and were vibing with us. Some of them even waited for us beside the stage just to take photos.
For a moment, we felt like we were the Eraserheads—hehe, joke lang!
Everyone was jumping, singing along, and having a great time, especially during the “Lalarga Na” part of our song “Byahe.” The crowd got so hyped that by the end of our set, everyone was completely exhausted—in the best way possible.
How has the local music scene influenced your journey as artists?
As Twosday, we started by watching and meeting other local bands who were passionate about making music, even without big budgets, huge crowds, or major support. Seeing that kind of dedication inspired us to keep going as well.
Every gig taught us something—how to handle pressure, connect with different kinds of audiences, and stay true to the music we want to create.
One of the best things about being part of the local music scene is meeting artists who support one another, share opportunities, and genuinely appreciate each other’s work. That kind of environment has played a huge role in shaping who we are as a band today
Was there a moment when you realized people were starting to connect with your music?
Yes! When we launched our Discord server, we started connecting with our supporters every month. We call them “Twobols”—it’s kind of a brainrot thing!
We interact with them regularly, and they often share stories about how our music has moved them or helped them through different situations. Hearing those stories is incredibly flattering and meaningful for us as a band.
Knowing that our music can make an impact on someone’s life, even in a small way, motivates us to keep creating and sharing what we love.
What is your favorite part about performing live for fans?
We still haven’t had the opportunity to perform in front of all our fans yet, but hopefully that happens someday. We’re really hoping someone produces an event where all the Twobols can come together and experience the music with us as one community.
Have there been any funny or unforgettable moments while working together as a band?
When Dayn was recording the acoustic part of “Kahapon,” someone in the room farted while the recording was going on. Dayn suddenly stopped and shouted, “Ang baho!!” and everyone burst out laughing.
Another funny moment happened before one of our gigs. Jocas had to poop really badly, and after he finished, he went to the sink and saw some members of This Band brushing their teeth. He casually washed his hands like nothing happened.
What can listeners expect from Twosday in the future?
Babalik kami nang mas malakas at mas maangas.
Are there any dream artists or bands you would love to collaborate with someday?
Dayn – Yk Astral, Gien – fitterkarma, Jocas – Jay r, Djay – Dionela, Jm – Rey Valera
Lastly, can you invite everyone to support Twosday and your upcoming music or shows?
Hi, we are Twosday!
Follow us on our social media accounts, and please come to our gigs so we can bond with you guys. We assure you that you’ll be entertained during our set—promise!
Don’t forget to stream our songs on Spotify! Also, check out our latest music video, “Mona,” produced by BROAD2A of Colegio de San Juan de Letran.
That’s all for now. We love you, guys!
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