Get To Know Saving Shonie

Saving Shonie must be the most aptly-named indie band you haven't heard yet. I caught up with Saving Shonie to learn more about them, their origin, their influences, and a whole lot more!



First, how did you come up with your band name? Was it hard to think of the name that you could agree on?

Novs: Noong mga panahong broken-hearted ako, silang mga kabanda ko ang nasandalan ko. Sinalba nila ako. And nickname ko dati is Shonie so there, Saving Shonie.

When was your band formed? What's your hometown?

Vernard: We're all from Laguna. Our band was formed last 2017.

Describe each band member in 3 words each.

Novs: Nover (vocals) - kind, warm-hearted, passionate. Vernard (lead guitar) - sweet, loyal, loverboy. Leichelle (bass) - independent, strong, funny. Kim (drums) - work in progress. Berto (rhythm) - blessed beyond measure.

What inspired you to make music like you do?

Novs: Music is our passion talaga. High school palang nag-babanda na kami, sumasali na kami sa mga Battle of the Bands. Saka dahil na din sa mga artists na influences namin.

Which artist is your biggest influence?

Novs: Rico Blanco talaga ever since.
Kim: Eraserheads.

How would you describe your original music?

Vernard: Actually si Novs ang nagsusulat ng mga kanta namin. Mostly our songs are all about heartache.

What do you hope for the listener to take away from your songs?

Vernard: Masaya na kami kapag na-appreciate nila yung kanta namin.

Where do you see your music going? Where would you like to be in the near future? Goals, dreams?

Novs: Syempre, yung makapasok sa record label
Vernard: Hopefully, marinig kami sa iba't ibang parte ng Pilipinas. Yung may maiwan ka lang na pangalan sa music industry, bonus na yun. Sana may mga albums na mailabas.

Any "strange tales" or things that may have happened during a show that seemed too weird to be true?

Vernard: One time, tumugtog kami sa isang school, kasabayan namin Typecast and December Avenue. Akala ng mga estudyante sikat din kami, paglabas namin ng backstage nagpapa-picture sila, hindi naman kami sikat. Weird lang ng feeling.

What musicians would you love to work with in the future? Dream collab?

Novs: Rico Blanco, of course.
Vernard: Urbandub and Franco.

Where do you think you are all happiest- in the studio recording a new song, or stage performing or elsewhere?

Vernard: For me lahat naman. Pero iba talaga yung stage performing.

Do you find that all of social media and keeping up with listeners has gotten so overwhelming? Which platform do you say that you enjoy engaging with the most? 

Vernard: Sa panahon kasi ngayon mas madali na makipag-ugnayan sa mga tao. Madami ng platform hindi katulad dati radyo lang.



The members of Saving Shonie are not joking around, each artist brings such thoughtful proficiency, instantly proving themselves to be a force in the scene. Visit their facebook page for their latest gig updates!

Here is the official music video of their song "Pag-alis".