“Reliable hitmakers Orange & Lemons are very much present, relevant, and doing what they do best: writing great tunes with even greater confidence as they dictate their own terms. Moving past challenges — including lineup changes — while navigating new ones, their group is as solid as ever, playing shows and releasing new music on singer, guitarist, and main songwriter Clem Castro’s own indie label Lilystars Records.” — Billboard Philippines / July 2024
Orange & Lemons is a Filipino indie pop and alternative rock band formed in 1999 by singer-songwriter and guitarist Clem Castro, alongside drummer Ace Del Mundo and bassist JM Del Mundo. Emerging at the turn of the millennium, the band carved a distinct identity with a sound that bridges jangly guitar pop, alternative rock, and experimental textures—drawing influence from acts like The Smiths, The Beatles, and Eraserheads.
The band rose to prominence with their sophomore album Strike Whilst the Iron Is Hot (2005), which achieved quadruple platinum status and cemented their place in the Philippine music landscape. Their third album, Moonlane Gardens (2007), was awarded Album of the Year at the NU Rock Awards, further establishing their reputation for both commercial appeal and artistic ambition.
Following their initial run, the band went on hiatus in 2007. A decade later, in 2017, Orange & Lemons re-emerged as a trio, marking their return with the single “Lovers Go, Lovers Come.” The following year, they released a 15th Anniversary Edition of their debut album Love in the Land of Rubber Shoes & Dirty Ice Cream, reintroducing their early work to a new generation.
In 2018, the band expanded their live sound with the addition of keyboardist Jared Nerona (formerly of The Space Flower Show), who later contributed arrangements to their fourth studio album, La Bulaqueña (2022), a critically noted return to Tagalog songwriting infused with their signature melodic sensibility.
Continuing to evolve, Orange & Lemons remains a vital force in contemporary Filipino music—balancing nostalgia and reinvention, while shaping a sound that resonates across generations and beyond borders.
From L-R: Jared Nerona, JM Del Mundo, Clem Castro, Ace Del Mundo. Photo by Everywhere We Shoot!
Origin: Bulacan, Philippines
Genres: Indie Pop, Alternative Rock
Years Active: 1999-2007, 2017-present
Labels: Terno Recordings, Universal Records, currently Lilystars Records
Current Members:
Clem Castro (Clementine) – lead vocals and guitars, octavina, banduria
JM Del Mundo – bass, backing vocals
Ace Del Mundo – drums, backing vocals
Jared Nerona – keyboards
Past Members:
Mcoy Fundales – vocals, live rhythm guitars (1999 to 2007)
Law Santiago – bass (1999 to 2002)
Mike Salvador – drums (1999 to 2002)
ALBUM/SINGLE DISCOGRAPHY
Heart Of Ifugao (feat. Valerie Pawid West) / Single
(November 2025 – Lilystars Records)
Close To You / Single
(February 2025 – Lilystars Records)
La Bulaqueña / Album
(April 2022 – Lilystars Records)
Yakapin Natin Ang Gabi / Single
(August 2021 – Lilystars Records)
You Bring Out My Best / Single
(September 2020 – Lilystars Records)
Strike Whilst The Iron Is Hot (2004 Demo Sessions) / Album
(May 2020 – Lilystars Records)
Ikaw Ang Aking Tahanan / Single
(December 2019 – Lilystars Records)
Pag-ibig Sa Tabing-Dagat / Single
(June 2019 – Lilystars Records)
Love in the Land of Rubber Shoes & Dirty Ice Cream (15th Anniversary Edition) / Album
(June 2018- Lilystars Records)
Lovers Go, Lovers Come / Single
(December 2017- Lilystars Records)
Moonlane Gardens / Album
(June 2007- Universal Records)
Album of the Year, 2007 NU Rock Awards
Strike Whilst The Iron Is Hot / Album
(May 2005 – Universal Records)
Gold Record – October, 2005
Platinum – December, 2005
Love in the Land of Rubber Shoes and Dirty Ice Cream / Album
(Dec 2003 – Terno Recordings)
AWARDS & RECOGNITION
Awit Awards
Best Performance by a Group Recording Artists (2005)
Album of the Year for “Strike Whilst the Iron Is Hot” (2006)
MYX Music Awards
Favorite Group (2006)
Favorite Song for “Hanggang Kailan (Umuwi Ka Na Baby)” (2006)
Nominated for “Favorite Remake” (2007)
NU Rock Awards
Best New Artist (2004)
Album of the Year for “Strike Whilst the Iron Is Hot” (2005)
Artist of the Year (2007)
MTV Pilipinas Music Awards
Favorite New Artist (2005)
Favorite Group Video for “Heaven Knows (This Angel Has Flown)” (2005)
PMPC Star Awards for Music
Rock Album of the Year for “Moonlane Gardens” (2008)
Band of the Year (2008)
Gintong Kabataan Awards (Malolos Capitol)
Gintong Kabataan Awardee For Arts & Culture (Feb 2006)
Certified Gold & Platinum Record
For the album “Strike Whilst The Iron Is Hot”
Gold – 2005
Platinum – 2006