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Bita and the Botflies: Baffling and Bewildering
We all have that one artist or band we randomly come across in the internet one day and end up really loving.
For this article, let’s take a closer look at my most recent beloved discovery, Bita and the Botflies.
The members of Bita and the Botflies presented in their usual collage art.
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Bita and the Botflies is a local 5-piece band with vocals by Sofy Aldeguer, Rebel Aldeguer (Sofy’s father) and Kevin Novenario-Navea on the guitar, Rhey Concepcion on the bass, and drums by Mark Lincallo.
The band gives off a dark and mysterious vibe. The band name, for example, raises a lot of questions.
Who is Bita? What exactly is a botfly? A bit of research would let you know that Bita is actually another name for Sofy, and that a botfly is a parasite that grows inside human flesh. This, along with their rather interesting yet creepy art and graphics in their videos and publication materials, really builds up intrigue with its audience. All this build up is not futile though since their music will not let you down.
Who is Bita? What exactly is a botfly? A bit of research would let you know that Bita is actually another name for Sofy, and that a botfly is a parasite that grows inside human flesh. This, along with their rather interesting yet creepy art and graphics in their videos and publication materials, really builds up intrigue with its audience. All this build up is not futile though since their music will not let you down.
With unique vocals, catchy lyrics, and a groovy blues rock yet eerie sound, Bita and the Botflies will not only grab your attention, but also hold it long enough to make you think.
While the songs might be catchy and groovy, it’s the lyrics and the issues tackled in them that sets Bita and the Botflies apart from your daily go-to music.
With lyrics like “‘Di ako gagalaw kung ‘di ka kikibo, hindi ko isisigaw kung ‘di mo ibubulong, ‘di naman ako manghuhula” , Bita and the Botflies sings about sad and relatable topics such as scorned love and failed romances (Tagu-taguan and Manghuhula), but they also tackle much darker and more serious issues such as prostitution and the objectification of women in the entertainment industry (Sisikat Ka Iha), and domestic violence and abusive relationships (Peklat Cream).
Though some may find their songs uncanny because of the darker topics, their songs are undeniably eye-opening as they make you more aware of, as the band called it, truths that haven’t been fully socially accepted yet.
If this piques your interest, make sure to support the band by checking out their music on Spotify and Youtube.
List of songs mentioned in this article:
//by Angelia Albao
List of songs mentioned in this article:
- Tagu-taguan (https://youtu.be/6cw7xxHO4ew)
- Manghuhula (https://youtu.be/riEbt1qKh0g)
- Sisikat Ka Iha (https://youtu.be/dln8tnQANVs)
- Peklat Cream (https://youtu.be/GHaKcSJUvSo)
//by Angelia Albao
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