Gracenote (band)
| Gracenote | |
|---|---|
| Genres | Pinoy rock, alternative rock, pop rock |
| Years active | 2009–present |
| Labels | Soupstar Music, Warner Music |
| Associated acts | 6cyclemind, Callalily, Banda ni Kleggy, BBS |
| Website | Gracenote's Facebook Page |
| Members |
Eunice Jorge EJ Pichay Jazz Jorge |
| Past members |
Chen Pangan Alvin Ortiz Rico Cristobal |
Gracenote is a Filipino Synco-pop/alternative rock band known for their hits such as "Minsan Lang Naman" "Amnesia" " Pwede Ako" and their rendition of Stevie B's classic hit "When I Dream About You." The band consists of Eunice Jorge, Jazz Jorge and EJ Pichay.
History
Members of Gracenote met at St. Scholastica’s College Manila. As with many bands, the group 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, were Nescafe Soundskool Finalists 2008, and Grand Champion of the DZUP: College Collision 2009. In 2009 the band's bass player (Rico Cristobal) left and was replaced by Jazz Jorge. 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. Gracenote's single "Pwede Ako" topped the Pinoy MYX Countdown. In 2013 Gracenote performed at the Converse Sneaker Clash.[1][2][3][4][5]
Influences
The Band's influences include American rock bands such as Paramore, Yellowcard, No doubt, Sum 41, Switchfoot, Underoath and Taking Back Sunday, american hit maker Stevie B, Legendary Filipino bands Apo Hiking Society and Eraserheads. The band also cited Hillsong United as their influence.[6]
Members
- Eunice Jorge (lead vocals, piano, guitar)
- Jazz Jorge (bass)
- EJ Pichay (drums, percussion)
Discography
EP
| Artist | Album | Tracks | Year | Records |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gracenote | Gracenote EP | Minsan Lang Naman StopStop Crush Tama Na When I Dream About You |
2010 | Self Recorded |
Studio Album
| 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 Entertainment |
| Gracenote | Transparent (Gracenote album) | Two Four Taciturn I Will Wait Give Me A Break Someone Gusto Ko Pause Bilog Respeto Bonus Track: Flynn Rider |
2016 | Warner Music/Soupstar Entertainment |
*Eunice Jorge also collaborated with Kean Cipriano of Callalily for a special project under Universal Records: Kean and Eunice: A Trip Down Memory Lane"[7]
Awards
| Year | Category | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Top New Comer | Meg Magazine | Won |
| 2015 | Female Rock Artist of the Year | 7th PMPC Star Awards | Nominated |
Notable Performances
- 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
- ↑ "A last-minute thrill—Gym Class Heroes and Nelly Furtado". AMANDA T. LAGO, GMA News, August 18, 2012.
- ↑ Gracenote makes it to the OPM industry | Entertainment, News, The Philippine Star | philstar.com
- ↑ Gracenote out to make a mark | Inquirer Entertainment
- ↑ Gracenote Makes Their First Movement - PULP Live World
- ↑ CD reviews: Taylor Swift, Ne-Yo, Gracenote | ABS-CBN News
- ↑ "Gracenote". www.facebook.com. Retrieved 2017-04-17.
- ↑ Kean, Eunice, Happy Together, retrieved 2016-01-21