A collection of music released across different identities and seasons.
Each project stands on its own, but all of it comes from the same source.
ava records.
ava (above velvet air) records is the independent label imprint of Zel Bautista.
What began as a solo project gradually evolved into a home for deeply personal work. A quiet corner carved out for music that values restraint, honesty, and intention.
Raw, minimal, and sincere.
No pressure. No pretension.
Just stories that needed to be heard.
All releases under ava records are published independently and distributed worldwide via Symphonic Distribution.
Alongside above velvet air, future releases under Zel Bautista will also be released through ava records.
december avenue
A collective voice built on shared history.
As the frontman and songwriter, Zel Bautista’s work with December Avenue exists within a band context shaped by collaboration, scale, and connection with a wider audience. These releases represent a different energy, one formed through years of writing, touring, and growing together.
Presented here as part of a complete audio archive.
All December Avenue songs are released via Tower of Doom Music distributed by Virgin Music Group