Hello You (band)

Hello You are a Filipino art rock band that originated in Bocaue in 2023. The band comprises four members: Timothy Asuncion (lead vocals, lead guitar, keyboards, synthesizers), Kirk Gershkovich (lead vocals, rhythm guitar, keyboards), Jacob Sabbatini (backing vocals, bass guitar, keyboards), and Peter Mendoza (backing vocals, drums). Bianca Fonseca (bass guitar) and Feo Pisano (backing vocals, drums) were former members who departed the group two weeks after its formation.

Although some have referred to the band as a spinoff of Helsinki Border Patrol, Asuncion emphasized in an interview that "[Hello You] is a completely different thing, I swear."

## Formation

In March 2023, following the establishment of Helsinki Border Patrol by Martin De Jesus and Timothy Asuncion, Asuncion encountered Kirk Gershkovich and Feo Pisano at school, discovering their shared interest in baroque pop and orchestral rock. Along with Pisano's cousin, Bianca Fonseca, they founded Hello You, deriving the name from a song on the Arctic Monkeys album "The Car." The band uploaded covers of that song, as well as Jet Skis On The Moat and Body Paint from the same record, and She Looks Like Fun from "Tranquility Base Hotel & Casino," to their YouTube channel.

A few days later, due to a disagreement with Gershkovich, Fonseca and Pisano departed the band. Concurrently, Peter Mendoza, the former drummer of Helsinki Border Patrol, left that band and joined Hello You as their new drummer. Meanwhile, Gershkovich's friend, Jacob Sabbatini, who had been learning the bass guitar for a month, showcased sufficient proficiency and was encouraged to join the band. Sabbatini agreed, completing the band's current lineup.

## Self-Titled Unsigned Album

During the spring of 2023, Hello You dedicated their time, when not at school, to record their debut studio album. In May 2023, they released their self-titled album on platforms like YouTube and Spotify, consisting entirely of covers from the albums "The Car" and "Tranquility Base Hotel & Casino," as well as some tracks by Weezer and The Last Shadow Puppets. This album notably features the vocals of Feo Pisano, as the original recording of the track "Hello You" with the initial lineup was included in the final album, rather than a rerecorded version with the current lineup. Subsequently, the band served as opening acts for Helsinki Border Patrol's Bulacan Tour from June to July 2023, alongside Slander Unlimited, Line of 7, and Wirral Riddler.

## Discovery by Turo Records and "15-Minute City"

In August 2023, Hello You came to the attention of Ian Cortes, from the independent record label Turo Records, through their Spotify account. Following a meeting at one of their performances, the band signed a recording contract with Turo Records a few weeks later. The deal included plans for three extended plays and five albums. For the rest of 2023, Asuncion and Sabbatini collaborated on writing and composing original songs for Hello You's debut proper release.

Their album, "15-Minute City," was released in February 2024 and immediately soared to #1 on Philippine charts, achieving a peak position of #3 in Singapore and Japan.

## "Reevaluation" and The Terra Tour

After the successful release of "15-Minute City," Hello You embarked on numerous performances across the country and various gigs in East and South Asia, primarily in Japan and Indonesia. The band subsequently took a break from live performances for the rest of 2025.

In January to February 2026, Gershkovich hinted at the completion of a new record during various TV and radio interviews. The album, titled "Reevaluation," was recorded in November of the previous year and officially released on Record Store Day 2026. Shortly after, Gershkovich announced the Terra Tour, a four-month-long journey that encompassed 69 shows across five continents.

## Seconds

By August 2029, Hello You had parted ways with Turo Records and signed with Trench Records, a record label based in Muntinlupa. While Timothy Asuncion primarily focused on Helsinki Border Patrol, Hello You experienced several periods of inactivity. Nonetheless, between 2029 and 2030, they found time to work on a new album, titled "Seconds," which was released on 16 October 2030. Like its predecessors, "Seconds" achieved chart-topping success in 26 different countries.

## Members

### Current members

* Timothy Asuncion (lead vocals, lead guitar, keyboards, synthesizers)
* Kirk Gershkovich (lead vocals, rhythm guitar, baritone guitar, keyboards)
* Jacob Sabbatini (backing vocals, bass guitar, keyboards, baritone guitar, ukulele)
* Peter Mendoza (backing vocals, drums)

### Touring musicians

* Morgan Philip Oliver (backing vocals, lead guitar)
* Stefan Nowaczyk (violin)
* Clarissa de Castro (baritone guitar)

### Past members

* Bianca Fonseca (bass guitar)
* Feo Pisano (backing vocals, drums)

## Equipment

*bad, i'll make a real version once i sync these guys with HBP*

### Current members

* Timothy Asuncion - Epiphone SG Muse Wanderlust, Casio CTK-1100, ASM Hydrasynth Explorer
* Kirk Gershkovich - Gretsch G2210 Streamliner Junior Jet Club, Yamaha DGX650B
* Jacob Sabbatini - Rickenbacker 3000, Roland FP-30X Martin OXK UKE X-Series Soprano Ukulele
* Peter Mendoza - Alesis DM10 X