Sponge Cola

Sponge Cola, often spelled Spongecola,  is a Filipino rock band formed in 2002.

Original drummer Chris Cantada left the group due to his worsening health condition. Wendell Garcia of bands Archipelago and Pupil, and Ted Mark 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.

The band won 99 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 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 was a major hit in both radio and TV. They then released their third single "Ayt!" which features Sponge Cola rocking it out with fellow Filipino Icon Gary Valenciano. Then they released they fourth single, "Wala kang katulad".

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 last January 4 with their new single, "Di Na Mababawi", at ABS-CBN’s ASAP.

Other Information

• Origin : Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines
• Genres : Pinoy rock (OPM), Alternative rock, Pop rock
• Years active : 2002 – Present
• Labels : Sony BMG (2004-2005); Universal (2006-present)
• Associated acts : Rampqueen, Chicosci, Pupil, TriAxis, Arch1pelago, Barbie’s Cradle, Happy Meals, Out of Body Special
• Website : www.spongecola.wowenkho.com/

Members

1. Yael Yuzon – vocals, guitars
2. Erwin Armovit – guitars
3. Gosh Dilay – bass, backing vocals
4. Ted Mark Cruz – drums

Discography

Albums

• 2004 : Palabas
• 2005 : Palabas w/ Romeo and Juliet Exprience (Repackage)
• 2006 : Transit
• 2007 : Transit Deluxe (Repackage)
• 2008 : Sponge Cola
• 2009 : Sponge Cola (Repackage)

EP

• 2003 : Spongecola EP

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