MANILA, Philippines?Whether its soothing one?s senses or pumping one?s adrenaline, music definitely chases the blues away and brings out that sometimes elusive smile at the end (or even in between the stresses) of an otherwise long and draining workday. And if you think appreciating music is fun for those listening?try imagining how much more it is for people making it; and sharing all that cheer with everyone within earshot. Writing songs, singing them, and performing in front of an audience should be fun?ask any band or singer who has made it in the wonderful world of music.

This week, Super together with Nokia Music?s Independent Artists Club, sings along with The Dorques.

Presented by Nokia, the mobile music leader, IAC is meant to be the hub for new music for fresh homegrown talents in Asia. IAC gives new acts the means to be discovered through its exclusive IAC chart.

Thanks to IAC, these indie artists now have a shot at amplifying their music in cyberspace, sharing it to a wider audience.

What?s in a name?

?The Dorques was a funny name we thought of when we were practicing.?

The Dorques crew

?There?s Joffy Cruz on vocals and guitar, Aimee Marcos on vocals and drums, Arnel Fabiana on bass, Nina Beltran on vocals and synthesizer, and Tani Santos on guitar.?

Joy of indie-pendence

?The abundance of probable improbables, not being told how to sound. You also don?t have to worry about what you have to say or who you might offend. And the fun of learning how bands work. I think when you?re signed up with a major label they call the shots, not you.?

Sound control

?The music we play could be classified as funk, indie, pop, or rock but it?s really a colorful mix of all musical genres. For those who haven?t heard our music, ?Waltzing Away? is a fun song to listen to. It?s one of those songs that compares to drinking a cup of coffee in the morning?it?s sure to wake you up with its fun beats! The song is basically about ?being infatuated? and acting dumb because of it. ?Murasaki Blue? is another song that they might want to listen to. It?s an exaggerated love song. It has a very catchy beat that starts off like a smitten kitten?s monologue?

Listen up and sing your heart out

?We can be seen at Saguijo on Feb. 8, Club Dredd on Feb. 9, and back to Saguijo on Valentine?s Day. For more on our band and gig sked you can check www.myspace.com/thedorques.

Like The Dorques, sign up at the Independent Artists Club (IAC)!
To upload your songs, go to www.nokia-asia.com/iac/submissions.

Get a chance to win free recording sessions with soundmasters Louie Talan of Wombworks and Pat Jalbuena of Kerplunk when you send in your demo, band/artist profile and music influences to Nokia Independent Artists Club, 40/F Philamlife Tower, Paseo de Roxas, Makati. Show why you should be so lucky, lucky, lucky to deserve a musical treat from IAC!

Get on board and visit the IAC website now at www.nokia.com.ph/iac.