Gracenote is a Filipino pop rock band currently composed of Eunice Jorge (vocals, keyboards, guitars, violin), EJ Pichay (drums), Jazz Jorge (bass), and Tatsi Jamnague (guitars). They are known for their cover of Stevie B's "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".
History 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 original bass player Rico Cristobal left and was replaced by lead vocalist Eunice Jorge's brother 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. The single "Pwede Ako" topped the Pinoy MYX Countdown.
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'''s “Minsan Lang Naman” has entered several music channels and radio programs’ hit charts. Their 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 2013, Gracenote performed at the Converse Sneaker Clash."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.comGracenote out to make a mark | Inquirer EntertainmentGracenote Makes Their First Movement - PULP Live WorldCD reviews: Taylor Swift, Ne-Yo, Gracenote | ABS-CBN News
Influences 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.
Members Eunice Jorge – lead vocals, keyboards, synthesizers, rhythm guitar, violin, ukulele, percussion, additional drums EJ Pichay – drums, percussion Jazz Jorge – bass guitar ; co-lead and backing vocals ; synthesizers Andrew John "Tatsi" Jamnague – lead and rhythm guitar
Former members Chen Pangan – lead and rhythm guitar, co-lead and backing vocals Alvin Ortiz – guitars Rico Cristobal – bass guitar
Discography
EP
Artist Album Tracks Year RecordsGracenote Gracenote EP "Minsan Lang Naman" "StopStop" "Crush" "Tama Na" "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 RecordsSoupstar Music Kinsenas at Walang Katapusan EP "Taong Robot" "Tigil" "Sindi 2021" "Maiba Taya ft. Jim Paredes" "Tulog Nang Tulog" 2023 Soupstar Music
Singles Year Single Album2018 "When I Dream About You" Single2019 "Bakit Ganyan Ka?" (with Chito Miranda) "Baso at Bote" "You Are Loved" 2020 "Parang Kailan Lang" (with Maine Mendoza) "Paulit-ulit" (Stripped Version) "I'm Done" (Stripped Version) "It’s Okay to Not Be Okay" 2021 "Apektado" 2022 "Sindi" "Kalituhan" (with Monty Macalino) 2023 "Content Ako Sa'yo" (with Chito Miranda) "Tigil" "TAONG ROBOT" 2024 "Babaeng Torpe" "Gusto Kong Magsolo"
Studio album
Artist Album Tracks Year RecordsGracenote First Movement "Knock Knock" "Pwede Ako" "Amnesia" "Faraway" "Minsan Lang Naman" "Play It Again" "Stop Stop!" "Amnesia" (Acoustic) 2012 Universal RecordsSoupstar 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"2016Warner Music PhilippinesSoupstar 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 PhilippinesSoupstar 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 RecordsSoupstar 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''. * 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 Year Award giving body Category Nominated work Results2012Meg MagazineTop Newcomer 2015PMPC Star Awards for TelevisionFemale Rock Artist of the Year 2016Awit AwardsBest Rock/Alternative Recording"I Will Wait" 2017Awit AwardsBest Cover Art"Transparent" MYX Music AwardsFavorite Group 2018Philippine Popular Music Festival (also known as Philpop)People's Choice"Yun Tayo"
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
External links Gracenote's fan page Gracenote's Youtube channel Gracenote's Myx artist profile