Sponge Cola
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Sponge Cola is a Filipino rock band formed in 2002 which produced many hit songs including "Lunes"(Monday) , "KLSP", "Jeepney", "Makapiling Ka" (To be with you) and many others.
Original drummer Chris Cantada
left the group due to his worsening health condition and herpes. Wendell Garcia of bands Archipelago and Pupil
, and Ted Mark "Tmac" Cruz who plays drums for bands Happy Meals and The Out of Body Special fill in as sessionists
after Cantada's departure. However in late 2009, Cruz was confirmed to be a permanent member of the band filling in as the new drummer.
, both from Ateneo de Manila University
- High School, met through the school's theater guild, Teatro Baguntao. Yael decided to form a band with Gosh and two other members of the theater guild; the brothers Emmanuel Santos and Jan Kevin Santos. They named the group Sponge after R.S. Surtee's Mr. Sponge Sporting Tour. The band won in several high school competitions boosting their popularity not just in their school but in other campuses, as well.
Some members of the old lineup left and were replaced by Christopher "Chris" Cantada and Erwin "Armo" Armovit. The latter is the guitarist of another band Rampqueen, which was managed also by Sponge's former manager Raymond Fabul. Later however, they learned about a Detroit grunge
band already using the name Sponge
. "But we wanted to keep the word Sponge in our band name because people have already associated us with that name," according to Yael. "So we decided to add 'Cola', since it's an easy enough word to remember." Sponge Cola was officially formed in summer of 2002.
in the last quarter of 2003 containing five original songs: Lunes, A Tear, Saturn, Cigarette and Jeepney. The first and the last song penned in the vernacular caught the public's attention. Lunes, written by Gosh, begins with a bossa nova-esque beat that suddenly shifts to a heavy rock riff. Second single Jeepney was written by a classmate for a school project back in 2001 and is a reminiscent piece on young love during simpler, happier times. Yael's vocal range is evident in the song showcasing his ability to shift from mellow to screamo.
Through this EP
, Sponge Cola got extensive airplay from several local pop and rock radio stations. A bootlegged copy of their version of Madonna
's "Crazy for You
" ended up on the Internet and became an underground hit, with some listeners believing it was a Sponge Cola original. Though this misconception helped increase their popularity, the band was able to avoid the stigma of being a cover band, pushing their original songs to the forefront.
, under Sony BMG Philippines, an allusion to the boys' theater backgrounds. The album features a definitive voice in unadulterated rock, reminiscent of 90s alternative
but mixed with enough sing-along pop sensibility-as based on the band members' individual influences. Gosh was weaned on classic OPM from the likes of Basil Valdes and Martin Nievera; Armo lends to heavy metal and rock edge, citing bands like Deftones
, Tool
and A Perfect Circle
as influences; Chris likes pop-rock bands like the Beatles and Athenaeum
; and Yael Yuzon trips on everything from novelty songs to bubblegum-pop, from 80s power ballads, to The Smashing Pumpkins
. They admitted to have been also influenced by Pinoy iconic Rock Band "The Eraserheads
."
They are also one of the few local rock bands that boast of using three part harmonies in a lot of their songs, supplied by Yael, Chris and Gosh and as seen in tracks such as "KLSP" and "Una
". Sponge Cola also experiments with unconventional elements that are normally ignored in rock recording, like the samisen ("A Japanese guitar", Gosh boasts), the striking of amplifiers, cellphone ring tones and actual rain
. The final track, "Closure", faintly features the sound of a door shutting, before transposing to a melancholic acoustic number.
During 2004, their songs Lunes and KLSP gained popularity. Also, Jeepney became popular in the beginning of 2005 along with their own version of Crazy For You. Spearheading the resurgence of Pinoy Rock
, Sponge Cola gained even more popularity from listeners with the Shakespeare-laced song "Gemini" and especially the pounding "Una
".
's show Pedro Penduko
.
Sponge Cola have contributed on two tribute albums. They covered the 90's hit song by the Eraserheads, "Pare Ko", on Ultraelectromagneticjam
. The group released their cover of APO Hiking Society
's classic "Nakapagtataka" on the tribute album, "Kami nAPO muna
", as the next single.
The band won 4 awards in the 2007 MYX Music Awards
besting other OPM acts in both Favorite Artist and Favorite Group categories. "Bitiw" was voted as both Favorite Song and Favorite Rock Video. The song was released as the first single off their second album "Transit". "Tuliro", was the second single and released in the first quarter of 2007.
The band was again contracted by ABS-CBN to create the theme song of the new season of the show Pedro Penduko, "Pedro Penduko at ang mga Engkantao" entitled, Tuloy Pa Rin.
The band was featured in a MYX
show, "Myxellaneous", where it showed the evolution of the band from young upstarts to icons of the Philippine rock industry.
The music video for their song "Movie" premiered on MYX
on August 1, 2007.
Sponge Cola's version of APO classic "Saan Na Nga Ba'ng Barkada" for the Kami nAPO Muna ULIT
album enjoyed massive radio airplay despite opting not having a music video for it.
On January 24, 2008 the band released a deluxe edition of "Transit" together with the single "Pasubali". The song was being used as the theme song to ABS-CBN's airing of the Koreanovela Lovers
.
The deluxe edition includes a bonus AVCD featuring 5 tracks "Tuloy Pa Rin", "Nakapagtataka", "Tuliro (Semi-Emo Version)", "Pasubali (Acoustic Version)", "Intercept", and "Pasubali (Radio Edit)". It also includes the music videos of "Bitiw", "Nakapagtataka", "Tuliro", "Tuloy Pa Rin", "Movie", and "Pasubali". It became platinum a week after its release.
. Which followed by the release of the singles, "Wala kang katulad" and "Makapiling Ka."
NU 107
Rock Awards:
RX 93.1
99.5 RT
ASAP
Pop Viewer's Choice:
MYX Music Awards
:
1ST OPM Songhits Awards 2007
:
MTV Pilipinas Video Music Awards:
NU 107 Rock Awards:
SOP Pasiklaband:
SOP Music Awards:
AWIT Awards
Original drummer Chris Cantada
Chris Cantada
Chris Cantada is the former drummer and backing vocalist of Filipino band Sponge Cola.-Statement:*This was a message from Erwin “Armo” Armovit in a certain fansite:-Pre-departure:...
left the group due to his worsening health condition and herpes. Wendell Garcia of bands Archipelago and Pupil
Pupil (band)
Pupil is a Filipino rock band composed of Ely Buendia on frontman duties and guitars, Yan Yuzon on lead guitar, Dok Sergio on bass and Wendell Garcia on drums.-Formation:...
, and Ted Mark "Tmac" Cruz who plays drums for bands Happy Meals and The Out of Body Special fill in as sessionists
Session musician
Session musicians are instrumental and vocal performers, musicians, who are available to work with others at live performances or recording sessions. Usually such musicians are not permanent members of a musical ensemble and often do not achieve fame in their own right as soloists or bandleaders...
after Cantada's departure. However in late 2009, Cruz was confirmed to be a permanent member of the band filling in as the new drummer.
Formation (1998–2002)
Between 1998 to 2002, Ysmael "Yael" Yuzon and Reynaldo Gosh DilayGosh Dilay
Reynaldo "Gosh" Dilay is the bassist, backing vocalist and the primary composer and lyricist of Filipino band Sponge Cola.-Career:Between 1998 to 2002, Ysmael "Yael" Yuzon, met Reynaldo "Gosh" Dilay through the school's theater guild, Teatro Baguntao. Yuzon was then the frontman of a rock band...
, both from Ateneo de Manila University
Ateneo de Manila University
The Ateneo de Manila University is a private teaching and research university run by the Society of Jesus in the Philippines. It began in 1859 when the City of Manila handed control of the Escuela Municipal de Manila in Intramuros, Manila, to the Jesuits...
- High School, met through the school's theater guild, Teatro Baguntao. Yael decided to form a band with Gosh and two other members of the theater guild; the brothers Emmanuel Santos and Jan Kevin Santos. They named the group Sponge after R.S. Surtee's Mr. Sponge Sporting Tour. The band won in several high school competitions boosting their popularity not just in their school but in other campuses, as well.
Some members of the old lineup left and were replaced by Christopher "Chris" Cantada and Erwin "Armo" Armovit. The latter is the guitarist of another band Rampqueen, which was managed also by Sponge's former manager Raymond Fabul. Later however, they learned about a Detroit grunge
Grunge
Grunge is a subgenre of alternative rock that emerged during the mid-1980s in the American state of Washington, particularly in the Seattle area. Inspired by hardcore punk, heavy metal, and indie rock, grunge is generally characterized by heavily distorted electric guitars, contrasting song...
band already using the name Sponge
Sponge (band)
Sponge is a post-grunge band from Detroit, Michigan formed in 1991 by Vinnie Dombroski, Mike Cross, Tim Cross and Joey Mazzola. Sponge was signed to Sony Records in 1994 but have since switched to other labels....
. "But we wanted to keep the word Sponge in our band name because people have already associated us with that name," according to Yael. "So we decided to add 'Cola', since it's an easy enough word to remember." Sponge Cola was officially formed in summer of 2002.
Early Career (2002–2004)
They came up with a self-titled EPExtended play
An EP is a musical recording which contains more music than a single, but is too short to qualify as a full album or LP. The term EP originally referred only to specific types of vinyl records other than 78 rpm standard play records and LP records, but it is now applied to mid-length Compact...
in the last quarter of 2003 containing five original songs: Lunes, A Tear, Saturn, Cigarette and Jeepney. The first and the last song penned in the vernacular caught the public's attention. Lunes, written by Gosh, begins with a bossa nova-esque beat that suddenly shifts to a heavy rock riff. Second single Jeepney was written by a classmate for a school project back in 2001 and is a reminiscent piece on young love during simpler, happier times. Yael's vocal range is evident in the song showcasing his ability to shift from mellow to screamo.
Through this EP
Extended play
An EP is a musical recording which contains more music than a single, but is too short to qualify as a full album or LP. The term EP originally referred only to specific types of vinyl records other than 78 rpm standard play records and LP records, but it is now applied to mid-length Compact...
, Sponge Cola got extensive airplay from several local pop and rock radio stations. A bootlegged copy of their version of Madonna
Madonna (entertainer)
Madonna is an American singer-songwriter, actress and entrepreneur. Born in Bay City, Michigan, she moved to New York City in 1977 to pursue a career in modern dance. After performing in the music groups Breakfast Club and Emmy, she released her debut album in 1983...
's "Crazy for You
Crazy for You (song)
"Crazy for You" is a song by American singer Madonna for the 1985 film Vision Quest. It was released on March 2, 1985, by Geffen Records as the first single from the soundtrack album of the film, and later included on the ballads compilation Something to Remember...
" ended up on the Internet and became an underground hit, with some listeners believing it was a Sponge Cola original. Though this misconception helped increase their popularity, the band was able to avoid the stigma of being a cover band, pushing their original songs to the forefront.
Palabas (2004–2006)
In 2004, the band signed for record distribution and released Sponge Cola's first full-length debut album, titled PalabasPalabas
Palabas is the debut album of Filipino rock band Sponge Cola. It was released on October 18, 2004 under .This album contains some songs that the band members made even before they were officially formed. The album is made up of a well-balanced mix of rock and mellow...
, under Sony BMG Philippines, an allusion to the boys' theater backgrounds. The album features a definitive voice in unadulterated rock, reminiscent of 90s alternative
Alternative rock
Alternative rock is a genre of rock music and a term used to describe a diverse musical movement that emerged from the independent music underground of the 1980s and became widely popular by the 1990s...
but mixed with enough sing-along pop sensibility-as based on the band members' individual influences. Gosh was weaned on classic OPM from the likes of Basil Valdes and Martin Nievera; Armo lends to heavy metal and rock edge, citing bands like Deftones
Deftones
Deftones are an American alternative metal band from Sacramento, California, founded in 1988. The band consists of Chino Moreno , Stephen Carpenter , Chi Cheng , Frank Delgado , and Abe Cunningham . Currently Sergio Vega is standing in on bass while Cheng recovers from a car accident...
, Tool
Tool (band)
Tool is an American rock band from Los Angeles, California. Formed in 1990, the group's line-up has included drummer Danny Carey, guitarist Adam Jones, and vocalist Maynard James Keenan. Since 1995, Justin Chancellor has been the band's bassist, replacing their original bassist Paul D'Amour...
and A Perfect Circle
A Perfect Circle
A Perfect Circle is an American rock supergroup formed in 1999 by guitarist Billy Howerdel and Tool vocalist Maynard James Keenan. The original incarnation of the band also included Paz Lenchantin on bass, Troy Van Leeuwen on guitar, and Tim Alexander on drums...
as influences; Chris likes pop-rock bands like the Beatles and Athenaeum
Athenaeum (band)
Athenaeum was an alternative pop rock four-piece band from Greensboro, North Carolina, USA formed in 1990 at an eighth grade dance by Nic Brown and Mark Kano.- Overview :...
; and Yael Yuzon trips on everything from novelty songs to bubblegum-pop, from 80s power ballads, to The Smashing Pumpkins
The Smashing Pumpkins
The Smashing Pumpkins are an American alternative rock band that formed in Chicago, Illinois in 1988. Formed by Billy Corgan frontman and James Iha , the band has included Jimmy Chamberlin , D'arcy Wretzky , and currently includes Jeff Schroeder Mike Byrne , and Nicole Fiorentino The Smashing...
. They admitted to have been also influenced by Pinoy iconic Rock Band "The Eraserheads
The Eraserheads
Eraserheads, or E-Heads was a Filipino rock band of the 90s, formed by Ely Buendia, Raimund Marasigan, Buddy Zabala and Marcus Adoro. The band is one of the most successful, critically acclaimed, and significant bands in the history of OPM...
."
They are also one of the few local rock bands that boast of using three part harmonies in a lot of their songs, supplied by Yael, Chris and Gosh and as seen in tracks such as "KLSP" and "Una
Una (song)
"Una" is a song performed by Filipino rock band Sponge Cola. It is tenth track from their debut album, Palabas. It became #1 in Philippines' popular music charts....
". Sponge Cola also experiments with unconventional elements that are normally ignored in rock recording, like the samisen ("A Japanese guitar", Gosh boasts), the striking of amplifiers, cellphone ring tones and actual rain
Rain
Rain is liquid precipitation, as opposed to non-liquid kinds of precipitation such as snow, hail and sleet. Rain requires the presence of a thick layer of the atmosphere to have temperatures above the melting point of water near and above the Earth's surface...
. The final track, "Closure", faintly features the sound of a door shutting, before transposing to a melancholic acoustic number.
During 2004, their songs Lunes and KLSP gained popularity. Also, Jeepney became popular in the beginning of 2005 along with their own version of Crazy For You. Spearheading the resurgence of Pinoy Rock
Pinoy rock
Pinoy rock, or Filipino rock, is the brand of rock music produced in the Philippines or by Filipinos. It has become as diverse as the rock music genre itself, and bands adopting this style are now further classified under more specific genres or combinations of genres like alternative rock,...
, Sponge Cola gained even more popularity from listeners with the Shakespeare-laced song "Gemini" and especially the pounding "Una
Una (song)
"Una" is a song performed by Filipino rock band Sponge Cola. It is tenth track from their debut album, Palabas. It became #1 in Philippines' popular music charts....
".
Transit (2006–2008)
They recorded their next album just after they graduated from college. Sponge Cola released their second album entitled Transit in September with a launch party in Metrowalk, Ortigas, under Universal Records. The album turned gold after less than three months of its release due to the success of the lead single "Bitiw", which enjoyed massive radio and TV airplay. The song also became the theme song of ABS-CBNABS-CBN
ABS–CBN Corporation is a Philippine-based media conglomerate. It is the Philippines' largest media and entertainment conglomerate. The corporation was the merger of Alto Broadcasting System which at that time owned by James Lindenberg and Antonio Quirino, and the Chronicle Broadcasting Network ...
's show Pedro Penduko
Pedro Penduko
Pedro Penduko is a Filipino comic book character styled as a folk hero or superhero, created by Francisco V. Coching and debuted on Liwayway Magazine....
.
Sponge Cola have contributed on two tribute albums. They covered the 90's hit song by the Eraserheads, "Pare Ko", on Ultraelectromagneticjam
Ultraelectromagneticjam!: The Music Of The Eraserheads
Ultraelectromagneticjam!: The Music Of The Eraserheads is the first tribute album for the popular Filipino pop-rock band The Eraserheads. It was named after the band's first studio album UltraElectroMagneticPop! . The album was released under Sony BMG Music Philippines, Inc...
. The group released their cover of APO Hiking Society
APO Hiking Society
The Apolinario Mabini Hiking Society, later popularly known as Apo Hiking Society or, simply, Apo, was a Filipino musical group. The group had its fledgling beginnings in 1969 at the Ateneo de Manila high school, with thirteen members: Lito de Joya, Sonny Santiago, Gus Cosio, Renato Garcia, Chito...
's classic "Nakapagtataka" on the tribute album, "Kami nAPO muna
Kami nAPO Muna
Kami nAPO Muna is the first tribute album recorded to honor the 1970s Filipino musical group, APO Hiking Society. "Kami nAPO Muna", in Filipino, literally means "it's our turn", the phrase also being a play on the Apo name...
", as the next single.
The band won 4 awards in the 2007 MYX Music Awards
Myx Music Awards
The MYX Music Awards honor the biggest hitmakers in the Philippines. They debuted on MYX at Onstage Greenbelt on June 6, 2006.MYX viewers from all over the Philippines decide the winners in 17 major categories via sms text messaging....
besting other OPM acts in both Favorite Artist and Favorite Group categories. "Bitiw" was voted as both Favorite Song and Favorite Rock Video. The song was released as the first single off their second album "Transit". "Tuliro", was the second single and released in the first quarter of 2007.
The band was again contracted by ABS-CBN to create the theme song of the new season of the show Pedro Penduko, "Pedro Penduko at ang mga Engkantao" entitled, Tuloy Pa Rin.
The band was featured in a MYX
Myx
myx or MYX is the music channel of ABS-CBN brand and the #1 music channel in the Philippines. It is also a part of Studio 23's program line-up. In 2007, MYX North America was launched in the United States....
show, "Myxellaneous", where it showed the evolution of the band from young upstarts to icons of the Philippine rock industry.
The music video for their song "Movie" premiered on MYX
Myx
myx or MYX is the music channel of ABS-CBN brand and the #1 music channel in the Philippines. It is also a part of Studio 23's program line-up. In 2007, MYX North America was launched in the United States....
on August 1, 2007.
Sponge Cola's version of APO classic "Saan Na Nga Ba'ng Barkada" for the Kami nAPO Muna ULIT
Kami nAPO Muna Ulit
Kami nAPO Muna ULIT is the second and final compilation tribute album recorded to honor the 1970s Filipino musical group, APO Hiking Society. The album was released in 2007, and within two weeks was certified as a gold record.-Title and release history:...
album enjoyed massive radio airplay despite opting not having a music video for it.
On January 24, 2008 the band released a deluxe edition of "Transit" together with the single "Pasubali". The song was being used as the theme song to ABS-CBN's airing of the Koreanovela Lovers
Lovers (TV series)
Lovers is a South Korean drama series broadcast 2006 by Seoul Broadcasting System. It stars Kim Jung Eun and Lee Seo-jin. The show is the final installment of famed SBS drama series that was shot in a European country...
.
The deluxe edition includes a bonus AVCD featuring 5 tracks "Tuloy Pa Rin", "Nakapagtataka", "Tuliro (Semi-Emo Version)", "Pasubali (Acoustic Version)", "Intercept", and "Pasubali (Radio Edit)". It also includes the music videos of "Bitiw", "Nakapagtataka", "Tuliro", "Tuloy Pa Rin", "Movie", and "Pasubali". It became platinum a week after its release.
Sponge Cola (2008-early 2009)
The band has released their highly anticipated third album this September 2008. The album's first single, Puso, was the theme song of the 71st season of the UAAP where the Ateneo Blue Eagles emerged victorious. They released the second single "'Di na Mababawi" January 2009. They were also contracted by toothpaste brand "Closeup" to come up with their version of Gino Padilla's "Closer You and I" which became a major hit. They then released their third single "Ayt!" which features a collaboration with Filipino icon Gary ValencianoGary Valenciano
Edgardo Jose Martin Santiago Valenciano , better known as Gary Valenciano or Gary V., is a Filipino musician. He is also dubbed as Mr. Pure Energy. He has released 26 albums, and won the Awit Awards for "Best Male Performer" 11 times. In 1998, he became UNICEF Philippines first national Ambassador...
. Which followed by the release of the singles, "Wala kang katulad" and "Makapiling Ka."
Sponge Cola's albums on MP3 and MP4
Sponge Cola became the first Philippine band to release its new album in music player form. All songs, including those in the past albums are included in the music players which come in both MP3 and MP4 format. They launched said music players in January 4, 2009 with the single, "Di Na Mababawi", at ABS-CBN's "ASAP".Araw. Oras. Tagpuan. (September 2011)
Sponge Cola started recording for their fourth studio album which is due to release at mid-2011. Sponge Cola released its fourth studio album entitled Araw. Oras. Tagpuan. on September 15, 2011.Album
- 2004 – PalabasPalabasPalabas is the debut album of Filipino rock band Sponge Cola. It was released on October 18, 2004 under .This album contains some songs that the band members made even before they were officially formed. The album is made up of a well-balanced mix of rock and mellow...
- 2005 - Palabas w/ Romeo and Juliet Exprience (Repackage)
- 2006 – Transit
- 2007 - Transit Deluxe (Repackage)
- 2008 – Sponge ColaSponge Cola (album)Sponge Cola is the third album of the Pinoy rock band Sponge Cola. Under Universal Records, Sponge Cola is already out in all major record bars....
- 2009 - Sponge ColaSponge Cola (album)Sponge Cola is the third album of the Pinoy rock band Sponge Cola. Under Universal Records, Sponge Cola is already out in all major record bars....
(Repackage) - 2011 - Araw,Oras,Tagpuan
Awards
40th Box Office Entertainment Awards- 2009 Most Popular Recording Group
NU 107
NU 107
NU107 was the flagship radio station of Progressive Broadcasting Corporation in the Philippines. The station's last studio was located at the ground floor, AIC Gold Tower, F. Ortigas Jr. Road, Ortigas Center, Pasig City....
Rock Awards:
- 2004: Rising Sun award
- 2005: Male Rock Icon of The Year - Yael Yuzon
RX 93.1
- 2004: Independent Artist of the Year
99.5 RT
- 2004: Song of the Year - "KLSP"
ASAP
ASAP (variety show)
ASAP Rocks is a musical variety show in the Philippines broadcast by ABS-CBN in the Philippines. The show is presented by its main hosts Zsa Zsa Padilla, Gary Valenciano and Martin Nievera. The show first premiered on February 5, 1995, and airs live Sundays...
Pop Viewer's Choice:
- 2006: Pop Band of The Year
- 2007: Pop Band of The Year
- 2008: Pop Band of The Year
- 2009: Best Performance in a Music Video for "Di Na Mababawi"
MYX Music Awards
Myx Music Awards
The MYX Music Awards honor the biggest hitmakers in the Philippines. They debuted on MYX at Onstage Greenbelt on June 6, 2006.MYX viewers from all over the Philippines decide the winners in 17 major categories via sms text messaging....
:
- 2006: Favorite Rock Video - "KLSP"
- 2007: Favorite Rock Video - "Bitiw"
- 2007: Favorite Artist
- 2007: Favorite Group
- 2007: Favorite Song - "Bitiw"
- 2008: Favorite Media Soundtrack - "Tuloy Pa Rin"
- 2008: Favorite Group
- 2008: Favorite Music Video - "Tuliro"
- 2008: Favorite Pogi Rock of the decade
1ST OPM Songhits Awards 2007
- Best Male Vocalist- Yael Yuzon
- Pinoy Magazine Brand Award
Nominations
MYX Music AwardsMyx Music Awards
The MYX Music Awards honor the biggest hitmakers in the Philippines. They debuted on MYX at Onstage Greenbelt on June 6, 2006.MYX viewers from all over the Philippines decide the winners in 17 major categories via sms text messaging....
:
- 2006: Favorite Music Video - "Gemini"
- 2006: Favorite Song - "Gemini"
- 2006: Favorite Rock Video - KLSP
- 2006: Favorite New Artist
- 2007: Favorite Music Video - "Bitin"
- 2007: Favorite Remake - "Nakapagtataka"
- 2007: Favorite Song - "Bitiw"
- 2007: Favorite Rock Video - "Bitiw"
- 2007: Favorite Artist
- 2007: Favorite Group
- 2008: Favorite Music Video - "Tuliro" by Treb Monteras II
- 2008: Favorite Group
- 2008: Favorite Media Soundtrack - "Tuloy Pa Rin" - Pedro Penduko at ang mga Engkantao
MTV Pilipinas Video Music Awards:
- 2006: Favorite New Artist in a VideoMTV Pilipinas for Favorite New Artist in a VideoThe following is a list of MTV Pilipinas winners for Favorite New Artist in a Video....
: - "UnaUna (song)"Una" is a song performed by Filipino rock band Sponge Cola. It is tenth track from their debut album, Palabas. It became #1 in Philippines' popular music charts....
"
NU 107 Rock Awards:
- 2006: Music Video of The Year - "Bitiw"
- 2007: Drummer of the Year - Chris Cantada
- 2008: Song of the Year - "Pasubali"
SOP Pasiklaband:
- 2006: Best Rock Song - "Jeepney"
- 2006: Best Revival - "Pare Ko"
SOP Music Awards:
- 2006: Revival '06 - "Pare Ko"
AWIT Awards
- 2006: Music Video of the Year - "Gemini"
- 2007: Best Performance by a Group
- 2007: Album of the Year - "Transit"
- 2007: Best Selling Album of the Year - "Transit"
- 2007: Best Album Packaging - "Transit"
- 2007: Music Video of the Year - "Bitiw"
Sponge Cola collaborations
- Super Size Rock (Warner Music Philippines, 2003)
- Tunog Acoustic 3 (Warner Music Philippines, 2004)
- Ultraelectromagneticjam - "Pare Ko" (Sony BMG Music Philippines, 2005)
- Kami nAPO munaKami nAPO MunaKami nAPO Muna is the first tribute album recorded to honor the 1970s Filipino musical group, APO Hiking Society. "Kami nAPO Muna", in Filipino, literally means "it's our turn", the phrase also being a play on the Apo name...
- "Nakapagtataka" (Universal Records, 2006) - Super! The Biggest Opm Hits Of The Year Universal Records, 2006)
- Pinoy Biggie Hits Vol. 2 (Star Records, 2006)
- Kami nAPO muna ulitKami nAPO Muna UlitKami nAPO Muna ULIT is the second and final compilation tribute album recorded to honor the 1970s Filipino musical group, APO Hiking Society. The album was released in 2007, and within two weeks was certified as a gold record.-Title and release history:...
- "Saan Na Nga Ba Ang Barkada" (Universal Records, 2007) - Level Up! The Album - "Intercept" (Star Records, 2007)
- Palabas: Best of OPM TV Themes (Universal Records, 2007)
- Astig... The Biggest Band Hits (Universal Records, 2008)
Singles
- Ayt!
- Bitiw
- Di Na Mababawi
- Gemini
- KLSP
- Jeepney
- Nakapagtataka (Original by APO Hiking Society)
- Makapiling Ka
- Movie
- Pare Ko (Original by Eraserheads)
- Pasubali
- Regal
- Saan Na Nga Ba Ang Barkada (Original by APO Hiking Society
- Tambay
- Tuliro
- Tuloy Pa Rin
- Wala Kang Katulad
- Kay Tagal Kang Hinintay
- Una
External links
- Sponge Cola Official Website
- Sponge Cola Official MySpace
- Titik Pilipino
- Titing Pilipino