Chicosci

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Chicosci
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Background information
OriginManila, Philippines
Genres
Years active1996–present
Labels
MembersMiggy Chavez
Mong Alcaraz
Eco del Rio
Victor Guison
Past membersB-Boy Garcia
Yug Esquivias
Sonny Baquisal
Joel Salvador
Calde Calderon
Macoy Estacio
Ariel Lumanlan

Chicosci (officially stylized as ChicoSci) is a Filipino rock band based in Manila. The band is currently composed of Miggy Chavez, Mong Alcaraz, Eco del Rio and Victor Guison. The group's musical style primarily consists of rock with an emphasis of experimentation from nu metal and rap metal to pop-punk, post-hardcore and emo.

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Background

Career as Chico Science

The highly successful debut record established support for Chico Science as one of the forerunners of the new generation of rock. Revenge of the Giant Robot spawned hits such as "Amen", "Soopafly", and the MTV hit, "Sink or Swim". This album was also nominated to the prestigious Awit Awards for Best Rock Recording. Their first-ever music video "Sink or Swim", directed by Lyle Sacris, also won as the Best Directed Video for the 2001 MTV Pilipinas Awards. Later on, they decided to change the name Chico Science to ChicoSci, in order not to be confused with the Brazilian singer. [1]

Career as ChicoSci

On June 6, 2006, ChicoSci released and launched their self-titled 4th album. Having been in the studio for more than a year, the band boasts it as being their best work to date. The self-produced album features catchier melodies and more synth playing from Alcaraz. At the same time, there is minimal screaming and more focus on Chavez's singing, the most obvious change on the self-titled album. On March 2, 2007, the repackaged edition of the self titled album were released. [2]

With the release of their carrier single "A Promise", ChicoSci gained more popularity as their market grew. ChicoSci went on to play in Malaysia and Singapore as well as local hot spots like Cafe Saguijo. The album has spawned four singles, "A Promise", "Seven Black Roses", "ChicoSci Vampire Social Club" and "Last Look". The music video for "ChicoSci Vampire Social Club" won the Favorite Rock Video at the 2008 Myx Music Awards. The band released their fifth studio album, Fly Black Hearts in 2009. [3] the band's carrier single "Diamond Shotgun" was premiered at the NU Rock 107.5 FM on June 29, 2009. [4] and a music video was premiered on MYX Channel on September 13, 2009. [5]

The same year, Under UMG Philippines (Formerly known as MCA Music), ChicoSci released 2 singles entitled "Raspberry: Girl" and "Stealing Kisses" from their album This Is Not A Chicosci Record. [6] [7] Their first music video of the song "Raspberry: Girl" was from Tower Sessions and the second music video is their official music video of the song.

In 2014, ChicoSci released "Iyong Araw" for Colgate Fresh Jam. This is their first original Tagalog song. [8]

In 2017, Under Tower Of Doom Music, Chicosci released the single "Buzzin'". "Chicosci releases new single 'Buzzin'". www.billboard.com. Retrieved 2 November 2017.

In 2018, Chicosci released the single "Revalation!". "Chicosci releases new single 'Revalation!'". Tower of Doom. Retrieved 26 March 2018.

On November 11, 2018, Chicosci released the single "Like We Used To" "Chicosci releases new single 'Like We Used To'". Bandwagon Asia. Retrieved November 12, 2018..

In 2019, the band released the single "Daylight". "Chicosci releases new single 'Daylight'". Bandwagon Asia. Retrieved 23 December 2019.

In 2023, Chicosci released the single "Dust". "Chicosci releases new single 'Dust'". UNITE Asia. Retrieved 19 May 2023.

In 2025, Chicosci released the single "Biktima". "Chicosci releases new single 'Biktima'". Rolling Stone Philippines. Retrieved 20 March 2025. The song "Biktima" blends electronic rock, pop, post-hardcore, and subtle metalcore elements. It features a combination of clean and screamed vocals, synths, electronic textures, and a heavy instrumental breakdown, highlighting the band’s continued experimentation with genre fusion and dynamic sound.

Discography

Studio albums & singles

2000 Revenge of the Giant Robot
2002 Method of Breathing
2004 Icarus
2006 ChicoSci
2009 Fly Black Hearts
2012 This Is Not A Chicosci Record
2017 Buzzin
2018 Revalation!
2018 Like We Used To
2019 Daylight
2019 Silent Night
2023 Dust
2025 Biktima

Awards and nominations

YearAward Giving BodyCategoryNominated WorkResults
2000 NU Rock Awards Best Album Packaging"Revenge of the Giant Robot"Won
2001 Awit Awards Best Rock Song"Sink or Swim"Nominated
MTV Pilipinas Music Awards Best DirectorLyle Sacris for "Sink or Swim"Won
NU Rock Awards Best Designed Album Cover"Revenge of the Giant Robot"Won
Song of the Year"Sink or Swim"Nominated
Best Music Video"Sink or Swim"Nominated
2002 NU Rock Awards Song of the Year"Paris"Won [9]
Guitarist of the Year(for Mong Alcaraz and Sonny Baquisal)Won
Drummer of the Year(for Joel Salvador)Nominated
Artist of The YearNominated
2004 NU Rock Awards Album of the Year"Icarus"Nominated
Guitarist of the Year(for Mong Alcaraz and Sonny Baquisal)Nominated
Best Album Packaging"Icarus"Nominated
2006 NU Rock Awards Guitarist of the Year(for Mong Alcaraz)Won
Male of the Year(for Mong Alcaraz)Won
2007 NU Rock Awards Vocalist of the Year(for Miggy Chavez)Nominated [10]
Guitarist of the Year(for Mong Alcaraz)Nominated [10]
Bassist of the Year(for Carlos Calderon)Nominated [10]
Drummer of the Year(for Joel Salvador)Nominated [10]
Best Live ActNominated [10]
Song of the Year“Chicosci Vampire Social Club"Nominated [10]
Artist of the YearNominated [10]
2008 MTV Asia Awards Favorite Artist of PhilippinesWon
MYX Music Awards Favorite Rock Video"Chicosi Social Vampire Social Club"Won [11]
Favorite Music Video"Chicosi Social Vampire Social Club"Nominated [12]
Favorite Song"Chicosi Social Vampire Social Club"Nominated [12]
Favorite ArtistNominated [12]
Favorite GroupNominated [12]
2009 NU Rock Awards Listener's Choice AwardWon [13]
Song of the Year"Diamond Shotgun"Nominated
2010 NU Rock Awards Album of the Year"Fly Black Hearts"Nominated
Bassist of the Year(for Carlos Calderon)Nominated

Members

References

  1. "It's Chico Sci To You!". mtvasia.com. Jen Tagasa. Archived from the original on September 2, 2006. Retrieved September 2, 2006.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  2. "Chicosci launches its repackaged self-titled album on March 2". www.pep.ph. Jocelyn Dimaculangan. Retrieved March 1, 2007.
  3. "Chicosci launches 13-track album Fly Black Hearts". www.pep.ph. Pep.ph. Retrieved October 1, 2009.
  4. "Chicosci single debuts on NU107". philstar.com. Retrieved 29 June 2009.
  5. "Chicosci back with new single". www.philstar.com. The Philippine Star. Retrieved September 13, 2009.
  6. "Chicosci releases sixth album "This Is Not A Chicosci Record"". lionheartv.net. Mc Richard Paglicawan. Retrieved 18 September 2022.
  7. "Is this a ChicoSci record or not?". sg.news.yahoo.com. ces. Retrieved 12 February 2013.
  8. "Mind Blowing Music Experience for Today's Generation". thenewsmakers.info/. TheNewsGuy. 6 March 2014. Retrieved July 13, 2014.
  9. "The night they rocked our world". philstar.com. The Philippine Star. Retrieved December 3, 2002.
  10. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 "And the nominees are ..." Inquirer.net. 2007-11-26. Archived from the original on 2008-02-02. Retrieved 2008-06-04.
  11. Baby A. Gil (March 28, 2008). "Sarah is big winner at MYX Awards". PhilStar . Retrieved September 25, 2020.
  12. 1 2 3 4 Jocelyn Dimaculangan (February 18, 2008). "Third MYX Music Awards to be held on March 26". PEP.ph . Retrieved September 26, 2020.
  13. Sisante, Jam (October 31, 2009). "Up Dharma Down, FrancisM tribute rule NU 107 Rock Awards". GMA News Online . Retrieved November 28, 2018.