One Click Straight

One Click Straight
One Click Straight
Also known as	OCS
Origin	Parañaque, Philippines
Genres	indie; alternative; pop rock; post-punk;
Years active	2009–present;
Labels	Offshore Music; Island/UMG;
Members	Sam Marquez; Toffer Marquez; Tim Marquez; Joel Cartera;

One Click Straight (also known by its initials OCS) is a Parañaque-based Philippine indie pop-rock/post-punk and alternative band formed in 2009. The band consists of brothers Sam (vocals/guitar), Toffer (vocals/bass) and Tim Marquez (drums), and their friend Joel Cartera (guitar).^[1]

History

Early beginnings

The band was started in 2009 when the Marquez brothers and Cartera were still in high school years. In 2013, they pursue to songwriting and began playing in small gigs/venues. They released their first 6-track extended play (EP), Sticks, Stones, and an Apology, originally intended for their one band member's school project at De La Salle–College of Saint Benilde.

In 2015, the band joined Yellow Room's Battle of the Bands competition. 2 years later in 2017, the band released their second EP, Nostalgic.

In 2018, the band officially signed with independent label Offshore Music and released their debut album The Midnight Emotion featuring their lead singles "She" and "Honey".^[2]

In 2020, OCS released its third EP, Harana Coma, featuring original all-Tagalog songs.^[3]

Joining new label, self-titled sophomore album

In mid-2020, OCS was among other musical acts who joined UMG Philippines's new imprint label Island Records.^[4]

In 2023, the band released their self-titled sophomore album, featuring 14 tracks including lead singles "Wake Me Up", "Hahayaan" and "Untitled 02" among others.^[5]

In 2025, the band made their performance at the AXEAN Festival in Bali, Indonesia.^[6]

Musical influences

The band influences the alternative and post-punk tune elements from Switchfoot and Foo Fighters.

Band members

Sam Marquez – vocals/lead guitar
Toffer Marquez – vocals/bass
Tim Marquez – drums
Joel Cartera – guitar

Discography

Studio albums

List of studio albums with selected details
Title	Album Details
The Midnight Emotion	Released: October 5, 2018 (PH) Label: Offshore Music Format: Digital download, Streaming media
One Click Straight	Released: January 13, 2023 (PH) Label: Island Records (Universal Music Philippines) Format: Digital download, Streaming media

Extended plays

List of extended plays with selected details
Title	EP Details
Sticks, Stones, and an Apology	Released: 2013 (PH) Label: Self-released (independent) Format: Compact disc
Nostalgic	Released: March 4, 2017 (PH) Label: Yellow Room Music Philippines Format: Digital download, Streaming media
Harana Coma	Released: January 24, 2020 (PH) Label: Offshore Music Format: Digital download, Streaming media
S.S.H.	Released: October 28, 2020 (PH) Label: Island Records (Universal Music Philippines) Format: Digital download, Streaming media
otw / BROke	Released: June 27, 2025 (PH) Label: Island Records (Universal Music Philippines) Format: Digital download, Streaming media

References

^ Flores, Ianna (January 15, 2021). "Get to know the faces behind the Monster Indieground Playlist". Monster RX 93.1. Retrieved March 1, 2026.
^ "ONE CLICK STRAIGHT JOINS OFFSHORE MUSIC PHILIPPINES". Offshore Music Philippines. Retrieved March 1, 2026.
^ Bodegon, Kara (January 24, 2020). "One Click Straight share first Tagalog EP Harana Coma — listen". Bandwagon.asia. Retrieved March 1, 2026.
^ Olivares, Rick (July 24, 2020). "Island Records launches PH label, signs Juan Karlos, Fern, Lala Vinzon". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved March 1, 2026.
^ Soo, JX (January 5, 2023). "One Click Straight announce sophomore album". NME. Retrieved March 1, 2026.
^ Pareño, Elijah (June 30, 2025). "DJ Love, One Click Straight to Platform Budots, Filipino Rock in AXEAN Festival". Rolling Stone Philippines. Retrieved March 1, 2026.

[1] Flores, Ianna (January 15, 2021). "Get to know the faces behind the Monster Indieground Playlist". Monster RX 93.1. Retrieved March 1, 2026.

[2] "ONE CLICK STRAIGHT JOINS OFFSHORE MUSIC PHILIPPINES". Offshore Music Philippines. Retrieved March 1, 2026.

[haranacoma-ep-3] Bodegon, Kara (January 24, 2020). "One Click Straight share first Tagalog EP Harana Coma — listen". Bandwagon.asia. Retrieved March 1, 2026.

[4] Olivares, Rick (July 24, 2020). "Island Records launches PH label, signs Juan Karlos, Fern, Lala Vinzon". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved March 1, 2026.

[5] Soo, JX (January 5, 2023). "One Click Straight announce sophomore album". NME. Retrieved March 1, 2026.

[6] Pareño, Elijah (June 30, 2025). "DJ Love, One Click Straight to Platform Budots, Filipino Rock in AXEAN Festival". Rolling Stone Philippines. Retrieved March 1, 2026.

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