# Radioactive Sago Project

Radioactive Sago Project is a Filipino jazz rock band formed in 1997 in Quezon City, Philippines. The band's sound is a fusion of spoken-word poetry, bebop jazz, and punk. Subjects in their material range from politics, drugs, alcohol, random musings and current issues.
Fronted by award-winning poet Lourd de Veyra, the band has released four albums. The first, a self-titled album, was released under Viva Records in 2000. This was followed by Urban Gulaman in 2004 and Tangina Mo Andaming Nagugutom sa Mundo Fashionista Ka Pa Rin in 2007 and Ang Itlog at ang Demonyo in 2014, all under Terno recordings.

## Career

In 2000, the band released its first single, "Gusto Ko Ng Baboy", about a young man's fascination with pigs since his childhood. As the song progresses, it becomes a political tirade against corruption.
In 2004, they released the single "Astro", from Urban Gulaman, depicting a person's addiction to cigarette smoking. This was titled after Astro, a now-defunct, cheap brand of cigarettes sold in impoverished areas. The song was used on the Pinoy/Blonde soundtrack the following year. A second single entitled "Alaala ni Batman" was also released. It tells the story of a man's idolization of Batman since his childhood. The song progresses into ruminations on politics and society, and how these factors contribute to the demise of the Philippine economy and society. At the end of the song, the persona jumps off the top of a building believing he could fly, only to realize that Batman cannot fly.
In 2005, the band received three nominations at the MTV Pilipinas Video Music Awards for Favorite Group, Best Video, and Best Director (R.A. Rivera). The band won Best Video, and Best Director (R.A. Rivera).

## Discography
### Studio albums

| Year | Album | Album | Album |
| 2000 | The Radioactive Sago Project Released: 2000 Label: Viva Records Format: CD, Album, Streaming Platforms | The Radioactive Sago Project Released: 2000 Label: Viva Records Format: CD, Album, Streaming Platforms | The Radioactive Sago Project Released: 2000 Label: Viva Records Format: CD, Album, Streaming Platforms |
| 2004 | Urban Gulaman Released: 2004 Label: Terno Recordings Format: CD, Album, Digipak, Streaming Platforms | Urban Gulaman Released: 2004 Label: Terno Recordings Format: CD, Album, Digipak, Streaming Platforms | Urban Gulaman Released: 2004 Label: Terno Recordings Format: CD, Album, Digipak, Streaming Platforms |
| 2007 | Tanginamo Andaming Nagugutom Sa Mundo Fashionista Ka Parin Released: 2007 Label: Terno Recordings Format: CD, Album, Digipak, Streaming Platforms | Tanginamo Andaming Nagugutom Sa Mundo Fashionista Ka Parin Released: 2007 Label: Terno Recordings Format: CD, Album, Digipak, Streaming Platforms | Tanginamo Andaming Nagugutom Sa Mundo Fashionista Ka Parin Released: 2007 Label: Terno Recordings Format: CD, Album, Digipak, Streaming Platforms |
| 2014 | Ang Itlog At Ang Demonyo Released: 2014 Label: Terno Recordings Format: CD, Album, Digipak, Streaming Platforms | Ang Itlog At Ang Demonyo Released: 2014 Label: Terno Recordings Format: CD, Album, Digipak, Streaming Platforms | Ang Itlog At Ang Demonyo Released: 2014 Label: Terno Recordings Format: CD, Album, Digipak, Streaming Platforms |

### Compilation Tracks

| Year | Song | Song | Song | Album |
| 2004 | Nalulunod Sa Isang Basong Tubig | Nalulunod Sa Isang Basong Tubig | Nalulunod Sa Isang Basong Tubig | Supersize Rock (Warner Music Philippines, 2004) |
| 2005 | Alkohol | Alkohol | Alkohol | Ultraelectromagneticjam!: The Music Of The Eraserheads (Sony BMG Music Philippines, 2005) |
| 2006 | Kapalaran | Kapalaran | Kapalaran | The Best Of Manila Sound: Hopia Mani Popcorn (Viva Records, 2006) |
| 2006 | Mr. Pogi In Space | Mr. Pogi In Space | Mr. Pogi In Space | Environmentally Sound: A Select Anthology of Songs Inspired by the Earth (World Wildlife Fund, Ayala Land, 2006) |
| 2007 | Syotang Pa-class | Syotang Pa-class | Syotang Pa-class | Kami nAPO Muna Ulit (Universal Records, 2007) |
| 2008 | Kung Ano Ang Meron | Kung Ano Ang Meron | Kung Ano Ang Meron | Huling Balita: Songs for the Disappeared (Free Jonas Burgos Movement, 2008) |

## Members

* Lourd de Veyra - vocals
* Francis De Veyra - bass
* Jay Gapasin - drums
* Junji Lerma - guitar
* Wowie Ansano - trumpet
* Pards Tupas - trombone
* Roxy Modesto - saxophone
* Rastem Eugenio - saxophone
* Arwin Nava - percussion
* B-Boy Garcia - turntables

## Past members

* EJ Delgado - guitars
* Josefa Alovera - saxophone
* Ryan Zapanta - saxophone
* Jed Punongbayan - Piano
* Julie J. Julie- Synth

## Singles and music videos

* "Gusto ko ng Baboy (Jovelyn Laborte)"
* "Astro" (TEN: The Evening News, Theme song of the TV5 News program from 2008–2010)
* "Gin Pomelo"
* "Panic Buying Sa Duljo"
* "Hello Hello"
* "Wasak na Wasak"
* "Kapalaran" (original by Rico J. Puno)
* "Alaala ni Batman"
* "Alkohol" (original by Eraserheads)
* "Syotang Pa-Class" (original by APO Hiking Society)
* "Alak, Sugal, Kape, Babae, Kabaong"
* "Trip" ("Recorded from Tower Sessions")
* "Super Hatdog"
* "Bosnots & Friends"

## Awards and nominations

| Year | Award Giving Body | Category | Nominated Work | Results |
| 2001 | NU Rock Award | Best New Artist | — | Nominated |
| 2004 | NU Rock Awards | Rock Video of the Year | "Astro" | Won |
| 2005 | NU Rock Awards | Best Live Act | — | Nominated |
| 2006 | MYX Music Awards | Favorite Indie Artist | — | Nominated |
| 2007 | NU Rock Awards | Producer of the Year | Lourd and Francis De Veyra for "Tangina Mo Ang Daming Nagugutom Sa Mundo Fashionista Ka Pa Rin" | Won |
| 2007 | NU Rock Awards | Guitarist of the Year | (for Junji Lerma) | Nominated |
| 2007 | NU Rock Awards | Bassist of the Year | (for Francis de Veyra) | Nominated |
| 2007 | NU Rock Awards | Best Live Act | — | Nominated |
| 2007 | NU Rock Awards | Artist of the Year | — | Nominated |
| 2007 | NU Rock Awards | Album of the Year | "Tangina Mo Andaming Nagugutom sa Mundo Fashionista Ka Pa Rin" | Nominated |
| 2008 | MYX Music Awards | Favorite Indie Artist | — | Nominated |