| Radioactive Sago Project | |
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| Background information | |
| Origin | Quezon City, Philippines |
| Genres | Alternative rock, ska punk, jazz fusion, salsa |
| Years active | 1997–2015 • 2022-present (reunions) |
| Labels | Viva Records (2000) Terno Recordings (2004–present) |
| Members | Lourd de Veyra Junji Lerma Francis de Veyra Wawi Anzano Pards Tupas Ryan Zapanta Arwin Nava Jay Gapasin B-Boy Garcia |
| Past members | EJ Delgado Josefa Alovera Roxy Modesto Jed Punongbayan Julie J. Julie Rastem Eugenio |
Radioactive Sago Project is a Filipino jazz rock band formed in 1997 in Quezon City, Philippines. The band's sound is a fusion of spoken-word poetry, bebop jazz, and punk. Subjects in their material range from politics, drugs, alcohol, random musings and current issues.
Fronted by award-winning poet Lourd de Veyra, the band has released four albums. The first, a self-titled album, was released under Viva Records in 2000. This was followed by Urban Gulaman in 2004 and Tangina Mo Andaming Nagugutom sa Mundo Fashionista Ka Pa Rin in 2007 and Ang Itlog at ang Demonyo in 2014, all under Terno recordings.
Career
In 2000, the band released its first single, "Gusto Ko Ng Baboy", about a young man's fascination with pigs since his childhood. As the song progresses, it becomes a political tirade against corruption.
In 2004, they released the single "Astro", from Urban Gulaman, depicting a person's addiction to cigarette smoking. This was titled after Astro, a now-defunct, cheap brand of cigarettes sold in impoverished areas. The song was used on the Pinoy/Blonde soundtrack the following year. A second single entitled "Alaala ni Batman" was also released. It tells the story of a man's idolization of Batman since his childhood. The song progresses into ruminations on politics and society, and how these factors contribute to the demise of the Philippine economy and society. At the end of the song, the persona jumps off the top of a building believing he could fly, only to realize that Batman cannot fly.
In 2005, the band received three nominations at the MTV Pilipinas Video Music Awards for Favorite Group, Best Video, and Best Director (R.A. Rivera). The band won Best Video, and Best Director (R.A. Rivera).
Discography
Studio albums
| Year | Album | ||
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| 2000 | The Radioactive Sago Project
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| 2004 | Urban Gulaman
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| 2007 | Tanginamo Andaming Nagugutom Sa Mundo Fashionista Ka Parin
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| 2014 | Ang Itlog At Ang Demonyo
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Compilation Tracks
| Year | Song | Album | ||
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| 2004 | Nalulunod Sa Isang Basong Tubig | Supersize Rock (Warner Music Philippines, 2004) | ||
| 2005 | Alkohol | Ultraelectromagneticjam!: The Music Of The Eraserheads (Sony BMG Music Philippines, 2005) | ||
| 2006 | Kapalaran | The Best Of Manila Sound: Hopia Mani Popcorn (Viva Records, 2006) | ||
| 2006 | Mr. Pogi In Space | Environmentally Sound: A Select Anthology of Songs Inspired by the Earth (World Wildlife Fund, Ayala Land, 2006) | ||
| 2007 | Syotang Pa-class | Kami nAPO Muna Ulit (Universal Records, 2007) | ||
| 2008 | Kung Ano Ang Meron | Huling Balita: Songs for the Disappeared (Free Jonas Burgos Movement, 2008) | ||
Members
- Lourd de Veyra - vocals
- Francis De Veyra - bass
- Jay Gapasin - drums
- Junji Lerma - guitar
- Wowie Ansano - trumpet
- Pards Tupas - trombone
- Roxy Modesto - saxophone
- Rastem Eugenio - saxophone
- Arwin Nava - percussion
- B-Boy Garcia - turntables
Past members
- EJ Delgado - guitars
- Josefa Alovera - saxophone
- Ryan Zapanta - saxophone
- Jed Punongbayan - Piano
- Julie J. Julie- Synth
Singles and music videos
- "Gusto ko ng Baboy (Jovelyn Laborte)"
- "Astro" (TEN: The Evening News, Theme song of the TV5 News program from 2008–2010)
- "Gin Pomelo"
- "Panic Buying Sa Duljo"
- "Hello Hello"
- "Wasak na Wasak"
- "Kapalaran" (original by Rico J. Puno)
- "Alaala ni Batman"
- "Alkohol" (original by Eraserheads)
- "Syotang Pa-Class" (original by APO Hiking Society)
- "Alak, Sugal, Kape, Babae, Kabaong"
- "Trip" ("Recorded from Tower Sessions")
- "Super Hatdog"
- "Bosnots & Friends"
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award Giving Body | Category | Nominated Work | Results |
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| 2001 | NU Rock Award | Best New Artist | — | Nominated |
| 2004 | NU Rock Awards | Rock Video of the Year | "Astro" | Won |
| 2005 | NU Rock Awards | Best Live Act | — | Nominated |
| 2006 | MYX Music Awards | Favorite Indie Artist | — | Nominated |
| 2007 | NU Rock Awards | Producer of the Year | Lourd and Francis De Veyra for "Tangina Mo Ang Daming Nagugutom Sa Mundo Fashionista Ka Pa Rin" | Won |
| Guitarist of the Year | (for Junji Lerma) | Nominated | ||
| Bassist of the Year | (for Francis de Veyra) | Nominated | ||
| Best Live Act | — | Nominated | ||
| Artist of the Year | — | Nominated | ||
| Album of the Year | "Tangina Mo Andaming Nagugutom sa Mundo Fashionista Ka Pa Rin" | Nominated | ||
| 2008 | MYX Music Awards | Favorite Indie Artist | — | Nominated |
References
- "Radioactive Sago Project releases "Urban Gulaman"". philmusic.com. Philmusic. October 1, 2004. Archived from the original on March 25, 2006. Retrieved August 2, 2022.
- Baby A. Gil (May 1, 2006). "List of 1st MYX Music Awards nominees". PhilStar. Retrieved September 12, 2020.
- "NU Rock Awards 2007 winners". Thoughts in Binary. Retrieved October 26, 2020.
- ^ "And the nominees are ..." Inquirer.net. November 26, 2007. Archived from the original on February 2, 2008. Retrieved June 4, 2008.
- Jocelyn Dimaculangan (February 18, 2008). "Third MYX Music Awards to be held on March 26". PEP.ph. Retrieved September 26, 2020.