Beyond as a host for the noontime television show 'It's Showtime,' The Itchyworms vocalist Jugs Jugueta was always familiar with the rock music game, though his band’s rise in the early 2000s felt unconventional. While many rock outfits of the time leaned toward heavier distortion or more subdued tones, The Itchyworms favored bright, melodic compositions that were driven as much by wit and humor, offering their own take on what Pinoy rock could sound like.
Across tracks like “Akin Ka Na Lang,” “Noontime Show,” “Beer,” and more, Jugueta brings a natural charisma to storytelling in Rolling Stone Philippines’ Greatest Hits, reflecting on moments like finishing an Eraserheads demo, being inspired by Filipino pop culture, and writing the band’s first Tagalog song.
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