Ashley's Kryptonite

Ashley’s Kryptonite was a pop-rock quartet from Metro Manila, Philippines. The band was formed by <a href="spotify:artist:0AOgfZFpkq1lewmzmjFT2F" data-name="Sage Ilagan">Sage Ilagan</a> (vocals, rhythm guitar), Joshua Jimenez (lead guitar), and Red Dimaano (bass) in their first year of high school - they were joined by <a href="spotify:artist:0NDD0a8HY8AjJrq0dzl9Ot" data-name="Cholo Ledesma">Cholo Ledesma</a> (drums) shortly after. Throughout high school, the band joined school fairs and band battles in the Metro Manila high school scene, landing occasional gigs in local venues. As high school came to an end, the band decided to release their first collection of songs through the <a href="spotify:album:4xHf9ZzbvHzvE9TbRGIjtW" data-name="Ashley&#39;s Kryptonite">Ashley&#39;s Kryptonite</a> EP.

Shortly releasing their first record, bassist Red Dimaano pursued studies in the United States. Mike Tee (The Mad Lilacs) took over bass duties as the band entered college. They continued playing gigs in different schools and local venues, gaining a modest following among Filipino students. The band recorded their second EP from late 2015 to early 2016 with producer Emmanuel Aguila (<a href="spotify:artist:7goaQP1sgbWsKOjrHenxFJ" data-name="Ang Bandang Shirley">Ang Bandang Shirley</a>, <a href="spotify:artist:7bHjYminPDMKqfAj6WJFzI" data-name="Stomachine">Stomachine</a>). The <a href="spotify:album:0JTvdI9M2EyVUkFNDw0xDE" data-name="Tayo">Tayo</a> EP was released in February 2016.

&#34;<a href="spotify:track:2B2z0UZ9UTobDp1VYiwJlW" data-name="Tagasalo">Tagasalo</a>&#34; was the last song the band recorded and released before going on indefinite hiatus in 2017.