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Radioactive Sago Project

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Radioactive Sago Project
Background information
OriginQuezon City, Philippines
GenresAlternative rock, ska punk, jazz fusion, salsa
Years active1997–2015 • 2022-present (reunions)
LabelsViva Records (2000)
Terno Recordings (2004–present)
MembersLourd de Veyra
Junji Lerma
Francis de Veyra
Wawi Anzano
Pards Tupas
Ryan Zapanta
Arwin Nava
Jay Gapasin
B-Boy Garcia
Past membersEJ 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

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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,[1] 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

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Studio albums

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Year Album
2000 The Radioactive Sago Project
  • Released: 2000
  • Label: Viva Records
  • Format: CD, Album, Streaming Platforms
2004 Urban Gulaman
  • Released: 2004
  • Label: Terno Recordings
  • Format: CD, Album, Digipak, Streaming Platforms
2007 Tanginamo Andaming Nagugutom Sa Mundo Fashionista Ka Parin
  • Released: 2007
  • Label: Terno Recordings
  • Format: CD, Album, Digipak, Streaming Platforms
2014 Ang Itlog At Ang Demonyo
  • Released: 2014
  • Label: Terno Recordings
  • Format: CD, Album, Digipak, Streaming Platforms

Compilation Tracks

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Year Song Album
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

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  • 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

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  • EJ Delgado - guitars
  • Josefa Alovera - saxophone
  • Ryan Zapanta - saxophone
  • Jed Punongbayan - Piano
  • Julie J. Julie- Synth

Singles and music videos

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  • "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

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Year Award Giving Body Category Nominated Work Results
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[2]
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[3]
Guitarist of the Year (for Junji Lerma) Nominated[4]
Bassist of the Year (for Francis de Veyra) Nominated[4]
Best Live Act Nominated[4]
Artist of the Year Nominated[4]
Album of the Year "Tangina Mo Andaming Nagugutom sa Mundo Fashionista Ka Pa Rin" Nominated[4]
2008 MYX Music Awards Favorite Indie Artist Nominated[5]

References

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  1. ^ "Radioactive Sago Project releases "Urban Gulaman"". philmusic.com. Philmusic. October 1, 2004. Archived from the original on March 25, 2006. Retrieved August 2, 2022.
  2. ^ Baby A. Gil (May 1, 2006). "List of 1st MYX Music Awards nominees". PhilStar. Retrieved September 12, 2020.
  3. ^ "NU Rock Awards 2007 winners". Thoughts in Binary. Retrieved October 26, 2020.
  4. ^ a b c d e "And the nominees are ..." Inquirer.net. November 26, 2007. Archived from the original on February 2, 2008. Retrieved June 4, 2008.
  5. ^ Jocelyn Dimaculangan (February 18, 2008). "Third MYX Music Awards to be held on March 26". PEP.ph. Retrieved September 26, 2020.
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