By Marjorie Gorospe
INQUIRER.net

THEY describe their music as “rebellious, live and organic.”

An indie garage-rock/post-punk band (yes a mouthful) with influences from the Beatles, the Libertines, The Strokes, Arctic Monkeys, Muse, among others, the Charmes believes they have what it takes to stand out.

Formed in 2006, the Charmes is now working on an album. It was formed by long-time friends Brian Josef (vocals and guitars), JB Bulan (lead), Jerome Abello (drums) and Jino Manalo (bass later replaced by Jiggers Vergel de Dios). They all went to the same high school.

The Charmes disbanded but later reunited.

So the story went: Josef pursued a solo career recording for Sony BMG. He was later nominated as best new male recording artist in Awit Awards. He, however, missed the band and his friends, thus they came together.

Josef composes most of the songs. He says personal experiences inspired his songs. Together with the band, they collaborate to fill in the missing gaps, such as rhythm and melody

Though this may sound cliché, Josef believes that “being ourselves and just doing great music” is what really matters to them.

This is also the reason why the band plays original songs more than covers.

The Charms is still working on their album so as of now, you may check out their demos and gig schedules at www.myspace.com/thecharms.