The partnership marks a major step in the Filipino indie rock band's international expansion, with festival appearances in Mongolia and Vietnam
Acclaimed Filipino indie rock quartet ONE CLICK STRAIGHT has officially signed to The Rest Is Noise (TRIN) for global management.
Under the agreement, TRIN will oversee the band’s international bookings and management activities outside the Philippines, including artist development, touring, brand partnerships, synchronization and licensing opportunities, and other commercial and professional ventures aimed at expanding ONE CLICK STRAIGHT’s presence in global markets. The partnership will be undertaken in collaboration with the band’s manager, Eezh Arcangel.
The official announcement arrives alongside a slate of major international festival appearances for the band, including performances at Playtime Festival in Mongolia and a forthcoming festival in Vietnam this July 2026.
The signing represents a progression for both parties, following a year of collaboration through regional showcase festivals, music export initiatives, and international industry networking programs spearheaded by TRIN, OCS, and their manager, Eezh.
“After facilitating numerous export initiatives for Filipino music artists to connect with not just audiences but also music industry professionals abroad since 2018, we have decided to take it one step further with working on artist development and management for global markets,” said MC Galang, co-founder of The Rest Is Noise PH. “We felt there’s still a huge gap between what we consider ‘export-ready’ artists—those who are ready for and have elicited interest from international markets—and these new audiences, which require a lot of investment, strategy, planning, and meaningful connections. Since the Philippines is still considered an ‘emerging’ market, we have to actively pursue, if not create, these opportunities.”
MC emphasized that ONE CLICK STRAIGHT meets all the criteria for being an export-ready artist—thanks to “their strong catalog, incredible stage presence, their ability to deliver a curated experience that can be translated not just for Filipino audiences but across various audiences, and an expansive creative and sonic arsenal.”
She explains, “It was clear during their massively well-received performance at our annual showcase festival, AXEAN Festival, held in Bali last year, that they have impressed our delegates—important players in key international markets—which brought them to more festival appearances at Music Lane Festival in Japan and Bangkok Music City in Thailand; at All of the Noise here in Manila; in Singapore before that, through our partnership with Baybeats Festival; and two more festivals in July: Playtime Festival in Mongolia and a yet-to-be-announced appearance in Vietnam later next month. We look forward to helping ONE CLICK STRAIGHT reach these new opportunities as we continue our work platforming Filipino music artists around the world.”
With international shows on the horizon, ONE CLICK STRAIGHT’s Tim Marquez shared his excitement in bringing the band’s music to new audiences and connecting with diverse cultures around the world. He hopes their songs, stories, and live performances will continue to inspire listeners across borders. “I think it’s a humbling feeling to know the music you’ve created in such a small and personal space is resonating in different places. I firmly believe that Filipino music deserves to be heard, and I’m just grateful to the people who listen.”
Echoing Tim’s sentiments, ONE CLICK STRAIGHT’s Sam Marquez expressed enthusiasm for the opportunities that lie ahead through the band’s growing international presence and partnership with The Rest Is Noise. “The Rest is Noise has been so helpful guiding and supporting us through our international journey. We’re always looking forward to learning new things with them. Their passion mirrors ours, and that’s the kind of collaboration we want with us on this journey.”
Over the past decade, ONE CLICK STRAIGHT has emerged as one of the country’s most respected independent acts. Composed of brothers Sam Marquez (vocals, guitar, songwriter), Toffer Marquez (vocals, guitar, songwriter), Toffer Marquez (vocals, bass), and Tim Marquez (drums, vocals, songwriter), alongside longtime collaborator and friend Joel Cartera (Jpapi) on guitar, the band has independently released two full-length albums and two EPs, collectively amassing more than 20 million streams on Spotify alone.
Their music and live performances have taken them across the Philippines and onto international stages, earning recognition from leading music publications and tastemakers from the Asian region.
ONE CLICK STRAIGHT’s Official social media channels
• Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/ONECLICKSTRAIGHT
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oneclickstraight/
• YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@ONECLICKSTRAIGHT
• Twitter / X: https://x.com/ONECLKSTRAIGHT
• Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@oneclickstraight
About The Rest Is Noise PH
The Rest Is Noise PH (TRIN) is a music curator, export and exchange facilitator, events production, and online publication based in Manila, Philippines.
Founded in 2015, TRIN has curated and produced more than 40 shows: ranging from pocket venues to outdoor festival settings. It is home to the annual Summer Noise and All Of The Noise music showcase and culture platform event, which feature critically acclaimed homegrown and international music acts, primarily dedicated to showcasing Asian and Asian diaspora music artists, such as Japanese Breakfast, Phum Viphurit, Elephant Gym, Turnover, Deafheaven, Hitsujibungaku, Last Dinosaurs, Up Dharma Down, Sandwich, and more. These shows highlight the rich and diverse backgrounds, cultures, and styles of music artists from home and abroad, championing both emerging and established music-makers.
In 2020, TRIN co-founded AXEAN Festival (formerly ASEAN Music Showcase Festival), a first-of-its-kind traveling regional showcase festival that aims to put the spotlight on music artists and communities from Southeast Asia—rooted in music discovery, community-based networking, and music industry education—by incorporating structured, artist- and community-centric initiatives including music conference, industry matchmaking/speed meetings, and songwriting camp, resulting to meaningful career opportunities (such as music export) and creative, cultural exchanges.
In 2025, TRIN celebrated its 10th anniversary with All Of The Noise 2025, a diverse, music culture-centric event, including live music performances, music discussions, music documentary screenings, and a music photography exhibit, which was hailed by leading Filipino news site Rappler for its “commitment to addressing social struggles through different lenses in the music industry. Beyond just a celebration, All Of The Noise 2025 served as a space for reflection and advocacy, encouraging its audience to see and use the art of music as a tool for change.”
All Of The Noise returned for a 3-day global music community event that took place on April 17-19, 2026, which featured over 30+ music artists from across the Philippines, Indonesia, Singapore, Taiwan, and New Zealand; a Spotify for Artists Masterclass; and for its conference program, platformed six discussions and three music documentary screenings; and collaborative studio sessions between Filipino and international music artists.
In June 2026, TRIN formally launched its artist development and global management service consultancy, signing ONE CLICK STRAIGHT as its first artist partner for global management.
TRIN’s co-founders have worked with global music partners, including Warner Music Asia, Sony Music Philippines, SXSW, HipHopDX Asia, and programmed, collaborated with, and/or participated at numerous music showcase festivals in the United States of America (SXSW), Spain (Primavera Pro), France (Les Escales), Finland (WOMEX), Mexico, New Zealand, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Singapore, Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam, and India.
TRIN takes pride in fostering a thriving sense of community, culture, and inclusivity—providing a platform that champions the best of Asian music and strengthening regional and global connections, onstage or in the digital space.
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Source: Nyou