Radioactive Sago Project

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Radioactive Sago Project
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Background information
Origin Quezon City, Philippines
Genres Alternative rock, ska punk, jazz fusion, salsa
Years active1997–2015 • 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 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.

Contents

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, [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

Studio albums

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

Compilation Tracks

YearSongAlbum
2004Nalulunod Sa Isang Basong TubigSupersize Rock (Warner Music Philippines, 2004)
2005Alkohol Ultraelectromagneticjam!: The Music Of The Eraserheads (Sony BMG Music Philippines, 2005)
2006Kapalaran The Best Of Manila Sound: Hopia Mani Popcorn (Viva Records, 2006)
2006Mr. Pogi In Space Environmentally Sound: A Select Anthology of Songs Inspired by the Earth (World Wildlife Fund, Ayala Land, 2006)
2007Syotang Pa-class Kami nAPO Muna Ulit (Universal Records, 2007)
2008Kung Ano Ang MeronHuling Balita: Songs for the Disappeared (Free Jonas Burgos Movement, 2008)

Members

Past members

Singles and music videos

Awards and nominations

YearAward Giving BodyCategoryNominated WorkResults
2001 NU Rock Award Best New ArtistNominated
2004 NU Rock Awards Rock Video of the Year"Astro"Won
2005 NU Rock Awards Best Live ActNominated
2006 MYX Music Awards Favorite Indie ArtistNominated [2]
2007 NU Rock Awards Producer of the YearLourd 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 ActNominated [4]
Artist of the YearNominated [4]
Album of the Year"Tangina Mo Andaming Nagugutom sa Mundo Fashionista Ka Pa Rin"Nominated [4]
2008 MYX Music Awards Favorite Indie ArtistNominated [5]

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