Gracenote is a Filipino pop rock band currently composed of Eunice Jorge (vocals, keyboards, violin), Jazz Jorge (bass), EJ Pichay (drums) and Tatsi Jamnague (guitars). They are known for their cover of Stevie B's "When I Dream About You". The single "Minsan Lang Naman" brought them success in the mainstream. They participated in Coke Studio Season 1 with Raymond "Abra" Abracosa, making the song "Stargazer" and covering Abracosa's "Ilusyon".

Gracenote
GenresAlternative rock, pop rock, synth rock, electropop, pop punk
Years active2008–present
LabelsSoupstar Music, Warner, Universal Records, EMI/UMG[1][2]
MembersEunice Jorge
EJ Pichay
Jazz Jorge
Tatsi Jamnague
Past membersChen Pangan
Alvin Ortiz
Rico Cristobal
WebsiteGracenote's Facebook Page

History

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Members of Gracenote met at St. Scholastica's College Manila. As with many bands, they started with small gigs. They entered a number of band competitions, and were named first runner-up at the Sing for Cancer Battle of the Bands 2008, finalist in Nescafe Soundskool 2008, and Grand Champion in DZUP: College Collision 2009.

In 2009 the band's bass player Rico Cristobal left and was replaced by Jazz Jorge.

Their 8-track album First Movement, produced by 6cyclemind’s Rye Sarmiento, with carrier single “Minsan Lang Naman”, highlights the band’s heartfelt lyrics and melody. First Movement “Minsan Lang Naman” has entered several music channels and radio programs’ hit charts. Their current album “Transparent” featured a sound which they categorized as electro-pop-rock. It features “I Will Wait”, “Two Four” and “Taciturn” as singles.

They were part of the lineup of Coke Studio PH and worked with rapper and flip-top artist Abra to produce “Stargazer” with their Coke Studio episode, reaching 2.5 million views. The band also collaborated with Chito Miranda, vocalist of Parokya ni Edgar, through the song “Bakit Ganyan Ka?.” The song reached more than 800,000 views in less than 24 hours and 28,000 shares on Facebook. It has gone viral on Spotify’s Philippines Viral 50 (reached no. 3 spot). “When In Manila” blog site calls it the newest original Philippine music love anthem.

In 2010, they performed at ABS-CBN's Music Uplate Live, and later released an 8-track album entitled First Movement under the management of Soupstar Entertainment. The single "Pwede Ako" topped the Pinoy MYX Countdown.

In 2013 Gracenote performed at the Converse Sneaker Clash.[3][4][5][6][7]

Influences

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The band's influences include American rock bands such as Paramore, Yellowcard, No Doubt, Sum 41, Switchfoot, Underoath and Taking Back Sunday and Stevie B, as well as Filipino bands APO Hiking Society and Eraserheads. The band also cited Hillsong United as an influence.[8]

Members

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  • Eunice Jorge - lead vocals, keyboards, synthesizers, violin, rhythm guitar, ukulele, additional drums, percussion (2008–present)
  • Jazz Jorge - bass guitar (2009–present); co-lead and backing vocals (2015–present); synthesizers (2017-present)
  • EJ Pichay - drums, percussion (2009–present)
  • Andrew John "Tatsi" Jamnague - lead and rhythm guitar (2017–present, touring/session 2015–2017)

Former members

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  • Chen Pangan - lead and rhythm guitar, co-lead and backing vocals (2008-2015)
  • Alvin Ortiz - guitar (2008-2009)
  • Rico Cristobal - bass guitar (2008-2009)

Discography

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Artist Album Tracks Year Records
Gracenote Gracenote EP "Minsan Lang Naman"
"StopStop"
"Crush"
"Tama Na"
"When I Dream About You"
2010 Self-recorded
Almost Christmas "Christmas Break"
"Loud Night"
"Almost Christmas, Pt.2 "
"Single Bell"
"Ha Ha Happy New Year"
2019 Universal Records
Soupstar Music
Kinsenas at Walang Katapusan EP "Taong Robot"
"Tigil"
"Sindi 2021"
"Maiba Taya ft. Jim Paredes"
"Tulog Nang Tulog"
2023 Soupstar Music

Singles

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Year Single Album
2018 "When I Dream About You" Single
2019 "Bakit Ganyan Ka?" (with Chito Miranda) Single
"Baso at Bote" Single
"You Are Loved" Single
2020 "Parang Kailan Lang" (with Maine Mendoza) Single
"Paulit-ulit" (Stripped Version) Single
"I'm Done" (Stripped Version) Single
"It’s Okay to Not Be Okay" Single
2021 "Apektado" Single
2022 "Sindi" Single
"Kalituhan" (with Monty Macalino) Single
2023 "Content Ako Sa'yo" (with Chito Miranda) Single
2024 "Babaeng Torpe" Single

Studio album

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Artist Album Tracks Year Records
Gracenote First Movement "Knock Knock"
"Pwede Ako"
"Amnesia"
"Faraway"
"Minsan Lang Naman"
"Play It Again"
"Stop Stop!"
"Amnesia" (Acoustic)
2012 Universal Records
Soupstar Music
Transparent "Two Four"
"Taciturn"
"I Will Wait"
"Give Me A Break"
"Someone"
"Gusto Ko" (feat. Alexa Ilacad)
"Pause"
"Bilog" (ft. Yeng Constantino)
"Respeto"
Bonus track: "Flynn Rider"
2016 Warner Music Philippines
Soupstar Music
& "Bilog" (with Yeng Constantino)
"Stargazer" (with Abra (rapper))
"Flyin Rider" (with 6cyclemind)
"Gusto Ko" (with Alexa Ilacad)
"Bakit Ganyan Ka" (with Chito Miranda)
"Summer Song" (with Autotelic, and December Avenue)
"Bakit Ganyan Ka" (Acoustic)
2019 Warner Music Philippines
Soupstar Music
Small World "Arrival"
"City Of Vulnerability"
"Fantasy"
"Here I Go Again"
"Oh Darling!"
"Paulit-Ulit"
"We're Not Alone"
"Im Done"
"Machine Gun"
"No Hate"
"Hello Earth"
"Kalawakan"
"Waterfall"
"Departure"
2020 Universal Records
Soupstar Music

* Eunice Jorge also collaborated with Kean Cipriano of Callalily for a special project under Universal Records: Kean and Eunice: A Trip Down Memory Lane.[9] * Gracenote also interpreted the song entitled "Yun Tayo" Composed by Donna Onilongo for Philpop 2018 and won the Live Smart People's Choice Award.

Awards

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Year Award Giving Body Category Nominated Work Results
2012 Meg Magazine Top New Comer Won
2015 PMPC Star Awards for Television Female Rock Artist of the Year Nominated
2016 Awit Awards Best Rock/Alternative Recording "I Will Wait" Nominated
2017 Awit Awards Best Cover Art "Transparent" Won
MYX Music Awards Favorite Group Nominated
2018 Philippine Popular Music Festival (also known as Philpop) People's Choice "Yun Tayo" Won

Notable performances

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  • May 1, 2012 - front act for Secondhand Serenade
  • August 16, 2012 - front act for Nelly Furtado
  • October 16, 2014 - Kean & Eunice: Happy Together at The Music Museum

References

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  1. ^ "Universal Music Group Philippines announces re-launch of EMI Records Philippines". Universal Music Group. February 5, 2024. Retrieved February 22, 2024.
  2. ^ Bodegon-Hikino, Kara (February 6, 2024). "Universal Music Group Philippines announces relaunch of EMI Records Philippines with Hale, Dionela, CHNDTR, Gracenote, and more". Bandwagon Asia. Retrieved February 22, 2024.
  3. ^ "A last-minute thrill—Gym Class Heroes and Nelly Furtado". AMANDA T. LAGO, GMA News, August 18, 2012.
  4. ^ Gracenote makes it to the OPM industry | Entertainment, News, The Philippine Star | philstar.com
  5. ^ Gracenote out to make a mark | Inquirer Entertainment
  6. ^ Gracenote Makes Their First Movement - PULP Live World
  7. ^ CD reviews: Taylor Swift, Ne-Yo, Gracenote | ABS-CBN News
  8. ^ "Gracenote". www.facebook.com. Retrieved 2017-04-17.
  9. ^ Kean, Eunice, Happy Together, retrieved 2016-01-21
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