Taking elements from shoegaze, psychedelia, and classic rock, “Sky Falling” is the debut record from Manila-based indie rock band Olympia Maru featuring scene veterans Siopao Chua and Bryan Kong (Taken by Cars), Shinji Tanaka (Squid 9), and Ahmad Tanji (We Are Imaginary).

Based on material written by Chua during a lengthy period of self-imposed domestication, “Sky Falling” contains 9 noise-pop tracks weaving together loose and sprawling sonics heavily drenched in fuzz and reverb, fittingly reflecting the emotions brought about by significant life changes experienced in the haze of recent years – growing older, settling down, and parenthood.

Named after a sunken Japanese WW2 supply vessel resting on the ocean floor of Coron, Philippines, this version of Olympia Maru will be making waves felt by discerning listeners of quality independent rock music.

Featuring the singles: "Noon" and "Sky Falling"

Olympia Maru – “Sky Falling” L.P. also out on Spotify, iTunes, Apple Music, and other digital sites!

9 - Teardrop

8 - Sky Falling

7 - Live Again

6 - Lose It

5 - Filmscore

4 - Que Sera

3 - Pixelate

2 - Shadows

1 - Noon

1st Single from the Album: "Golden Age"

Olympia Maru is: 
Ahmad Tanji, Shinji Tanaka, Bryan Kong, & Siops Chua.

Written, Produced, and Arranged by Siops Chua
Mixed by Jerome Velasco
Mastered by Shinji Tanaka

Photo by Bryan Kong

Crybaby

Olympia Maru's 2nd Album: "Golden Age"
(Digital Master Version)

Olympia Maru is:
Ahmad Tanji
Shinji Tanaka
Bryan Kong
Siops Chua

All Songs Written and Arranged by Siops Chua
Produced by Siops Chua
Additional Production by Bryan Kong
Mixed by Jerome Velasco
Mastered by Shinji Tanaka
Engineered and Recorded at Home by Siops Chua
Drum Parts Engineered and Recorded at Kodama Studio by Shinji Tanaka

Album release date:
    5 June 2020

8 Golden Age

7 Still On The Phone

6 Candle

5 Crybaby

4 Truth Or Dare

3 Pteradactyl

2 Señorita

1 Closer

“Candle” -- the second single off Olympia Maru's upcoming 2nd album "Golden Age" -- slows down the pace and transports the listener into an ambient, claustrophobic headspace before erupting into a cheerful vindication of overcoming life's struggles.

Candle

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Siops Chua
Bryan Kong
Shinji Tanaka
Ahmad Tanji

Olympia Maru

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