SPONGECOLA Releases 4th album: ARAW, ORAS, TAGPUAN.


The only recording band to reach diamond after Eraserheards for the outstanding sales of Tambay (EP) via Coca-Cola’s summer promo, SPONGE COLA scores yet again as the band releases its highly anticipated fourth full-length album titled Araw Oras Tagpuan under Universal Records. But the band is not content to rest on its laurels yet, this is just the beginning.

And Last week, a Special Blogger’s night was held at the Universal Records office where the band eagerly engaged a very warming acoustic gig and question and answer among friends. I was able to get a glimpse of what they do, and told them that I myself also went to their Antonov gig that happened from August to October.

 

Composed of Yael Yuzon (vocals/guitars), Erwin Armovit (lead guitars), Gosh Dilay (bass) and new member Tedmark Cruz (drums), Sponge Cola has always made its presence felt since breaking the local music scene in 2002 via Madonna’s Crazy For You.

During the very light conversation, I learned that they are also a huge fan of the series LOST. Interesting to know that they are really down to earth and just chill to chat with. Their humility were enough to prove that their feet are still on the ground.

I asked them a few question and heres the conversation:

Rod: Were you guys expected “Kay Tagal Kang Hinintay” to be number one in any poll?

SpongeCola: Actually, slightly yes. Not really expect but sometimes when you think of things, it happens e. so yes haha (yael)

Ted: Not really expect, siguro we hoped. And so that happens.

Rod: During the Antonov or any gig, Are you guys drunk or do you think that helps? (crowd laughs)

Yael: Actually, paisa isa -tapos ayun along the gig painom inom. Eh nagbibigay sila so iniinom din namin. Tamang inom lang. Talaga nagpunta kayo? san?

Rod: Well, actually most of the gig, Metrowalk, Sa..

Ted: Malate sa Bellagio?

Rod: Yup nandun din kami.

In the past nine years, Sponge Cola has gone from nowhere to full-fledged phenomenon on the strength of its three bestselling albums: Palabas (2004), Transit (2006) and Sponge Cola (2008). Only one of the few bands that couldn’t help but hit, Sponge Cola went on to producing chart-topping singles such as KLSP, Gemini, Jeepney, Bitiw, Tuliro, Movie, Pasubali, Puso, Ayt!, Makapiling Ka, Di Na Mababawi and so on. (Here I am with the band. Thanks to http:/Juanmanilaexpress.com for the photo!)

From then on, the band’s popularity doesn’t seem to be waning. It was evident from numerous awards and citations received by the band. From favorite artist to favorite song to favorite group to favorite rock video to favorite vocalist to achieving gold and platinum awards, Sponge Cola’s rise to full stardom never stops, and it shows no sign of flickering.

Araw Oras Tagpuan consists of 12 tracks that include massive hits Tambay, Regal and the new hit single Kay Tagal Kang Hinintay. Other songs included are Walang Wakas which became the theme song of ABS-CBN’s series Wansapanatym: Rod Santiago’s Buhawi Jack; New Steel which features Paolo Valenciano of Salamin, Ria Redulla, and Los Magno of Out of Body Special; and Warning featuring Norma Love, Iwa Motor, and Mowmow of Tanya Markova.

In this album, nine out of twelve songs were mainly written and co-written by Yael along with Gosh. It is interesting to note that the collaboration with these artists adds hip hop, new metal, and retro to the band’s definitive music.

Here are the entire Bloggers with SpongeCola

In the latest issue of Pinoy Magazine, correspondent Box Garchitorena writes that it would be hard to pick singles in this record that throws a lot of possible ones. The record as he puts it screams a resounding “we’re not done!”

The one thing commendable with Sponge Cola is that this group is not afraid to experiment and take the music to different places. True enough. That’s what Sponge Cola always known for.  They are not afraid to experiment and take the music to different places. “This is just how we are. We do whatever we want to go, making music is what we do. We keep it real. [And] We’re all about the fun,” Yael says.

And when asked how their values and faith changed in these remarkable years of success, Yael proudly states, “They haven’t, they’ve stayed the same, and we’re still the same people with the same beliefs, fighting for the same principles.”

The album Araw Oras Tagpuan is out now in all major record bars nationwide under Universal Records.

Sponge Cola’s Blogger’s Night is brought to you by Universal Records in cooperation with Pinoy Magazine, BANDS Magazine and official online partner Orange Magazine TV. Special thanks to Coca-Cola Philippines. Thank you to Orange Magazine TV for the Group Photos.

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