HomeGrown Talent: Tropical Depression

Throughout the span of a 22-year musical profession, a lot of thoughts have already been accustomed to recognize Tropical Depression, but usually, their very own name says it all: a group that gives one hell of a storm anywhere it performs. Tropical Depression has broken stylistic boundaries and scrambled musical styles like no other group performing nowadays.

Tropical Depression focuses a distinctive kind of domestic and enticing riddims that of world-wise, mindful and spiritual music. Growing out of the band members’ love and affinity for Reggae and its offshoots, Tropical Depression created a new idiom in music and at the same time functioning as the gateway in introducing the essential Reggae Riddim to the country.

Tropical Depression built a reputation for creativity that saw reggae fused with local themes. As The Beat described its first release Kapayapaan (Peace), it “shows reggae has taken root in the Philippines and displays throughout the imprint of inspirator Bob Marley while containing elements no other reggae band I know of could draw from.” Chuck Foster continues, “the bulk of the album is sung in the band's native language and is some of the prettiest music I've heard in a while.” Tropical Depression’s second release Aabot Din Tayo (We Will Get There) further affirmed its unique reggae synthesis - not exactly east, not west either.

Tropical Depression’s core group is spearheaded by founder and band leader Papadom -- lead vocals and riddim guitar -- and longtime musical partners, Bong Eudela on lead guitar and Pexx Holigores on bass and backing vocals. Tropical Depression also has a reserve roster of seasoned session musicians.

Seeing Tropical Depression live is an experience of a lifetime that one should not miss out on. The band has headlined several concerts throughout the Philippines. Its performing career includes more than 100 dates a year, at venues ranging from clubs to music festivals; from high profile shows to benefit concerts -- all to the delight of enthusiastic audiences, captivated by Tropical Depression’s infectious Island Riddims.

The current band now is consist of Dominic "Papadom" Gamboa on Vocals/Riddim Guitar, Bong Eudela on Lead Guitar, Pexx Holigores on Bass, TJ Espinola on Keyboards, Ryan Locsin on Drums and Arlene Empalmado as Backup Vocals.

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