Rivermaya is a Filipino alternative rock band. Formed in 1994, it is one of the several bands that spearheaded the 1990s Philippine alternative rock explosion.
Rivermaya in 2019 (from left to right : Nathan Azarcon, Mark Escueta, Mike Elgar, and touring member Aiman Borres)
Rivermaya (Elgar, Sergio, and Escueta) performing at U.P. Diliman (2007) following the departure of Rico Blanco
Rivermaya line-up from 2012-2016; David left the band in 2016 while Peralta left in 2018.
Rivermaya performing on a gig in 2018. From left to right: Elgar on guitars, Japs Sergio on guitars (as a session player), Escueta on drums, and Azarcon on bass.
Pinoy rock, or Filipino rock, is the brand of rock music produced in the Philippines or by Filipinos. It has become as diverse as the rock music genre itself, and bands adopting this style are now further classified under more specific genres or combinations of genres like alternative rock, post-grunge, ethnic, new wave, pop rock, punk rock, funk, reggae, heavy metal, ska, and recently, indie. Because these genres are generally considered to fall under the broad rock music category, Pinoy rock may be more specifically defined as rock music with Filipino cultural sensibilities.
The logo of defunct Pinoy rock radio station, NU 107.