It All Started In May (IASIM) is truly the one to watch after the release of their debut single “O’ Kay Tamis” under Universal Records last May 23, 2025. The track made it to not just the New Music Friday playlist of Spotify Philippines, but also to the Fresh Finds Philippines playlist — even being featured on the cover!
This is definitely a rare achievement for a new band — a new band that just launched their Spotify account the same day they released their first-ever single, a new band that was formed exactly just a year ago, a new band that was just scouted and signed by the record label early this year.
This milestone reflects the unwavering support of their quickly-growing fanbase, the band’s distinctive sound and style, and, most importantly, the exceptional quality of the song itself.
It All Started In May gained significant attention in January 2025 when their covers of classic Filipino songs, including the iconic “Manila” by Hotdog and “Your Song” by Parokya ni Edgar, went viral on TikTok. This led to some offers from different record labels and management companies, with the band ultimately choosing Universal Records as their label and GLXY as their talent management company.
The band quickly went to work, hitting the studio to record their original songs and create new ones. And now they have finally released their debut single “O’ Kay Tamis,” much to the delight of fans and those who discovered them on TikTok, as they had been clamoring for this fan-favorite’s release on Spotify.
Composed of Red (guitar and lead vocals), Jai (keyboard), JP (bass and vocals), Pau (guitar and vocals), and Mikee (drums), IASIM is a talented group hailing from Cavite. While Red, Jai, JP, and Mikee are students at National University Dasmariñas, Pau is a professor from the same school, bringing a unique dynamic to the band. Formed in May 2024 (which explains the band name), IASIM draws heavy inspiration from the ‘70s when it comes to both sound and style, apparent in their first single and everyday wear.
With a fast-growing fanbase, distinctive sound and style, an amazing debut single, and electrifying stage presence, this is definitely just the start for It All Started In May, and we are excited to see what else they have to offer.
