# Sponge Cola > Mediated Wiki article. Canonical URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Sponge_Cola > Markdown URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Sponge_Cola.md > Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sponge_Cola > Source revision: 1331028874 > License: Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/) {{Short description|Filipino rock band}} {{Use Philippine English|date=February 2023}} {{Use mdy dates|date=February 2023}} {{Infobox musical artist | image = | image_size = | caption = | background = group_or_band | years_active = 2002–present | origin = [Quezon City](/source/Quezon_City), Philippines | genre = {{hlist|[OPM](/source/Original_Pilipino_Music)|[alternative rock](/source/alternative_rock)|[pop rock](/source/pop_rock)|[post-grunge](/source/post-grunge) (early)}} | label = {{hlist|[Sony Music](/source/Sony_Music_Philippines)|[Universal](/source/Universal_Records_(Philippines))}} | associated_acts = {{hlist|Rampqueen|White Chapel|[Chicosci](/source/Chicosci)|[Parokya ni Edgar](/source/Parokya_ni_Edgar)|[Pupil](/source/Pupil_(band))|Arch1pelago|Happy Meals|[Rico Blanco](/source/Rico_Blanco)|[Gary Valenciano](/source/Gary_Valenciano)|Paolo Valenciano|Salamin|Join the Club|[Tanya Markova](/source/Tanya_Markova)}} | website = | current_members = * [Yael Yuzon](/source/Yael_Yuzon) * Gosh Dilay * Armo Armovit * Tedmark Cruz | past_members = [Chris Cantada](/source/Chris_Cantada) }} '''Sponge Cola''' (sometimes spelled '''Spongecola''') is a [Filipino](/source/Filipino_people) [rock](/source/Pinoy_rock) band formed in 2002. The band is composed of [Yael Yuzon](/source/Yael_Yuzon) on vocals and guitars, Gosh Dilay on bass, Armo Armovit on guitars and drummer Tedmark Cruz. One of the most popular rock bands in the [Philippines](/source/Philippines), Sponge Cola has produced a number of hit songs, including "Jeepney", "KLSP", "Gemini", "Bitiw", "Tuliro", "Di Na Mababawi", "Tambay", "Kay Tagal Kitang Hinintay", and "XGF". The band's debut album, ''[Palabas](/source/Palabas)'', was released in 2004. It was followed by ''[Transit](/source/Transit_(Sponge_Cola_album))'' (2006) and ''[Sponge Cola](/source/Sponge_Cola_(album))'' (2008), the latter of which was the last to feature their original drummer [Chris Cantada](/source/Chris_Cantada). The band has released a total of seven albums to date, as well as several [extended play](/source/extended_play)s (EPs). Their eighth full-length album, ''Hometown'', was released on December 14, 2022. ==Formation and early years== The band formed between 1998 and 2002. Ysmael "Yael" Yuzon and Reynaldo "Gosh" Dilay, both from [Ateneo de Manila High School](/source/Ateneo_de_Manila_University), met through the school's [theatre](/source/theatre) guild, Teatro Baguntao. Yuzon decided to form a band with Dilay and two other members of Teatro Baguntao. They named the group "Sponge", after [R.S. Surtees](/source/R.S.Surtees)' ''Mr. Sponge Sporting Tour'', and the band won in several high school competitions, boosting their popularity on campuses.{{cite news |title=Almost-Nearly-Famous |url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=CFo1AAAAIBAJ&sjid=ZCUMAAAAIBAJ&pg=1119%2C39612319 |access-date=August 12, 2022 |publisher=Maui V. Reyes |date=May 14, 2003}} After a couple of lineup changes, drummer [Christopher "Chris" Cantada](/source/Chris_Cantada) and Rampqueen guitarist Erwin "Armo" Armovit joined the band permanently. Later on, the band heard of a [Detroit](/source/Detroit) [grunge](/source/grunge) band already using the name [Sponge](/source/Sponge_(band)). "But we wanted to keep the word Sponge in our band name because people have already associated us with that name...so we decided to add 'Cola', since it's an easy enough word to remember," Yuzon said. Sponge Cola was officially formed in summer of 2003. In the midst of touring the healthy local gig circuit during their senior year in high school, they released a 5-track, all-original, self-titled EP in 2003. It is from here that critics and music aficionados immediately took note of the songs "Lunes" (Monday) and "Jeepney", slowly creating a buzz in the Philippine underground music scene. In the same year, the band performed a cover of [Madonna](/source/Madonna_(entertainer))'s seminal classic "[Crazy for You](/source/Crazy_for_You_(Madonna_song))", a [bootlegged](/source/bootleg_recording) copy of which was shared and downloaded immensely via peer-to-peer networks. This, along with the EP, helped the band break into mainstream consciousness and popularity, gaining extensive airplay from several local pop and rock music radio stations. ==Career== ===''Palabas'' and mainstream success (2004–2006)=== In 2004, Sponge Cola signed a record distribution deal with [Sony BMG Philippines](/source/Sony_BMG) and released their first full-length debut album entitled ''[Palabas](/source/Palabas)'' (''The Show''), an allusion to their roots in theatre. "KLSP", the album's lead single, further spread the band's name all over the [Original Pilipino Music (OPM)](/source/Music_of_the_Philippines) market, gaining heavy airplay in local radio stations and music channels. Other hits include the [Shakespeare](/source/Shakespeare)-inspired "Gemini", "[Una](/source/Una_(song))" (The First), and a remastered "Jeepney", all hitting the number 1 spot in various music charts in the Philippines. This, along with a slew of other releases from other OPM bands, spearheaded the resurgence of [Pinoy rock](/source/Pinoy_rock), and revitalized OPM as a whole. After a subsequent repackaged release the following year, ''Palabas'' was certified Gold in 2005. ===''Transit'' (2006–2008)=== The band's second full-length CD, ''[Transit](/source/Transit_(Sponge_Cola_album))'', was released in 2006 under [Universal Records](/source/Universal_Records_(Philippines)). The album was certified gold in less than four months after release, mainly due to the success of lead single "Bitiw" (Let Go), which enjoyed massive radio and television airplay. The song also became the theme song of the [ABS-CBN](/source/ABS-CBN) television series ''[Pedro Penduko](/source/Pedro_Penduko)''. The album's second and third singles, "Tuliro" (Dumbfounded) and "Pasubali" (Conditions), were hits in their own right, and proved to be two of the band's most requested during their live sets. Sponge Cola also contributed to three tribute albums. They recorded covers of the [Eraserheads](/source/Eraserheads) hit, "[Pare Ko](/source/Pare_Ko)", on ''[Ultraelectromagneticjam](/source/Ultraelectromagneticjam!%3A_The_Music_Of_The_Eraserheads)'', and [APO Hiking Society](/source/APO_Hiking_Society)'s classics "Nakapagtataka" and "Saan Na Nga Ba'ng Barkada" on the tribute albums ''[Kami nAPO muna](/source/Kami_nAPO_muna)'' and ''[Kami nAPO Muna ULIT](/source/Kami_nAPO_Muna_ULIT)'' respectively. The band won four awards in the 2007 [MYX Music Awards](/source/MYX_Music_Awards), besting other OPM acts in both the Favorite Artist and Favorite Group categories, while "Bitiw" was voted as both the Favorite Song and Favorite Rock Video. In the same year, ABS-CBN once again tapped Sponge Cola for the theme song of ''[Pedro Penduko at ang mga Engkantao](/source/Pedro_Penduko_at_ang_mga_Engkantao)'', "Tuloy Pa Rin". The band was also featured in the [MYX](/source/Myx) show ''Myxellaneous'', following their fast evolution from young upstarts to one of the more stellar acts in the Philippine rock music scene. The single "Pasubali" was released in 2008, along with a deluxe edition of ''Transit'', and was used as the theme song for ABS-CBN's airing of the [Koreanovela](/source/Korean_drama) ''[Lovers](/source/Lovers_(South_Korean_TV_series))''. ''Transit'''s deluxe edition included a bonus [AVCHD](/source/AVCHD) featuring "Tuloy Pa Rin", "Nakapagtataka", "Tuliro (Semi-[Emo](/source/Emo) Version)", "Pasubali (Acoustic Version)", "Intercept", and "Pasubali (Radio Edit)". It also included the music videos of "Bitiw", "Nakapagtataka", "Tuliro", "Tuloy Pa Rin", "Movie", and "Pasubali", and hit platinum a week after release. ===Self-titled album (2008–2010)=== The band released their third album, the eponymous ''[Sponge Cola](/source/Sponge_Cola_(album))'', in September 2008. The self-titled record was a success both critically and commercially, led by the official theme song for [Season 71](/source/UAAP_Season_71) of the [UAAP](/source/UAAP) – "Puso" (Heart). The song would continue to be the league's anthem in the next four years. Other singles from the album included the massive hit "Di Na Mababawi" (You Can't Take it Back), "Wala Kang Katulad" (You Are Like No Other), "Makapiling Ka" (To Be With You), and "Ayt!" (a collaboration with [Gary Valenciano](/source/Gary_Valenciano)). The band also re-recorded Gino Padilla's classic "Closer You and I" for [Close-Up Toothpaste](/source/Close-Up_(toothpaste)). During the recording of the album, Chris Cantada left the band, citing the heavy touring as contributing to his health problems.{{cite web|url=http://fangirlizm.wordpress.com/2008/08/26/chris-cantada-mr-drummer-boy-of-sponge-cola-will-be-leaving-his-band/|title=Chris Cantada (Mr. Drummer Boy) of Sponge Cola will be leaving his Band|access-date=August 26, 2008|publisher=Fangirl Machine Machine}} A handful of drummers joined the band on tours, most notably [Pupil](/source/Pupil_(band))'s Wendell Garcia. By 2009, Tedmark "Tmac" Cruz signed on as the band's official drummer. Sponge Cola became the first Philippine band to release its new album in [mp3](/source/mp3) and [mp4](/source/mp4) format. All songs, including those in past albums, were included in the music players launched on January 4, 2009, with "'Di Na Mababawi" on the variety show ''[ASAP](/source/ASAP_(variety_show))''. ===''Tambay'' EP, ''Araw Oras Tagpuan'', ''District'' EP (2010–2012)=== In late 2011, the band released their fourth full-length studio album under Universal Records. Entitled ''Araw Oras Tagpuan'' (Day Time Setting), it contains 12 tracks, including songs from the band's ''Tambay'' (Hanging Out) EP, released earlier in 2010 via a [Coca-Cola](/source/Coca-Cola) promo. The outstanding sales of ''Tambay'' and ''Araw Oras Tagpuan'' gave Sponge Cola a [diamond record award](/source/Diamond_record) as the latter sold over 200,000 units that summer.{{cite news|title=Sponge Cola single hits 'Diamond'|url=http://www.malaya.com.ph/sep21/ent4.html|access-date=September 27, 2011|newspaper=Malaya|date=September 21, 2011|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110925093721/http://www.malaya.com.ph/sep21/ent4.html|archive-date=September 25, 2011}} ''Araw Oras Tagpuan'' featured the lead single "Tambay", and following singles "Araw Oras Tagpuan", "Regal", "Kay Tagal Kitang Hinintay", and "Stargazer". Former drummer Chris Cantada had a cameo guest appearance in the music video for "Tambay". Fran of [RX 93.1](/source/RX_93.1), Kim Marvilla of defunct radio station [NU 107](/source/NU_107), film director [Wincy Aquino Ong](/source/Wincy_Aquino_Ong), and singer [Zia Quizon](/source/Zia_Quizon) also appear in the said video, which, according to the band, pays homage to the film franchise [''Back to the Future''](/source/Back_to_the_Future_(franchise)). In September of the following year, the band's six-track ''[District](/source/District_(EP))'' EP was released, with lead single "XGF" featuring [Parokya ni Edgar](/source/Parokya_ni_Edgar) vocalist [Chito Miranda](/source/Chito_Miranda) and rapper Los Magno. Shortly after its release, "XGF" became the top download of [MyMusicStore](/source/MyMusicStore) for seven weeks. Considered fresh and innovative, ''District'' also ruled the sales charts of local record store Odyssey upon release. Other singles "Mahaba pa ang Gabi" (The Night is Young) and "Pick Your Poison" enjoyed success as well, and the latter was used for [GMA Films](/source/GMA_Pictures)' [Metro Manila Film Festival](/source/Metro_Manila_Film_Festival) entry ''[Sosy Problems](/source/Sosy_Problems)''. ===''Ultrablessed'' and ''Thank You'' (2014–2016) === Sponge Cola released their fifth album, ''[Ultrablessed](/source/Ultrablessed)'', on January 31, 2014. The same day they release their first DVD concert called "Maximum Capacity" which was recorded last July 19, 2013. On February 14, 2015, a repackaged version of the album, the [''Ultrablessed'' "Thank You Edition"](/source/Ultrablessed), was released; this edition of the album includes the single "Move On", featuring [Jane Oineza](/source/Jane_Oineza). ===''Sinag Tala'' (2016) === Following ''Ultrablessed'', Sponge Cola released two EPs: ''#Sinag'' and ''#Tala''.{{cite web |title=Spongecola releases double EP "Sinag + Tala" |url=https://pop.inquirer.net/24243/spongecola-releases-double-ep-sinag-tala |website=pop.inquirer.net |date=August 10, 2016 |publisher=POP! Team |access-date=August 10, 2016}} These were later combined into ''Sinag Tala'', an 11-song LP that contains the singles Bahaghari and Butterflies, along with crowd favorites Coda and Pag-Ibig. Pag-Ibig is the opening theme song of Dangwa, a romance drama series that aired on GMA from 2015 to 2016, and starred Janine Gutierrez. ===''Sea of Lights'' (2019)=== Sponge Cola took to the road following the release of ''Sinag Tala'', playing across The Philippines and abroad to promote their latest material. New songs were written throughout this two-year period, and the band were in and out of the studio again to work on what would become ''Sea of Lights''. The band worked at Tower of Doom with Eric Perlas as producer. ''Sea of Lights'' contains the singles ''Kunwari'', ''Tempura'', and ''Manila Bay''. ===Singles and upcoming album (2020–present)=== After promoting ''Sea of Lights'' with another packed year of stadium and festival shows, the [COVID-19 pandemic](/source/COVID-19_pandemic) started in December 2019, grounding all live music to a halt. The band took a short break from touring and started spending more time writing new songs. The band had also [https://pop.inquirer.net/97594/sponge-cola-signs-to-sony-music-releases-new-song-lumipas-ang-tag-araw just signed on to Sony Music Philippines] so an album was on order. Sponge Cola released ''Lumipas Ang Tag-Araw'' in July 2020, the first single from their upcoming album. The band recorded their parts at home separately, sending each other files until they had the song finished. According to Armo, "It's a story of connection in separation, and how we can be a source of comfort for each other during difficult times". The song is mixed and produced by Angee Rozul. Following ''Lumipas Ang Tag-Araw'' (and with [COVID-19 lockdowns in Manila](/source/COVID-19_lockdowns_by_country) lifted) the band went into the studio in August 2020 to write music together for their album. This time the boys worked with producer DJ Joey Santos at his Love One Another Sound Production studio, and in December 2020 they released ''Siguro Nga''. ''Siguro Nga'' is a song inspired by the K-Drama ''Start Up'' starring Kim Seon-Ho and Bae Suzy. The band continued to hammer away at new music, and in 2021 released the singles ''Labis-Labis'' and ''JAIRAH''. ''JAIRAH'' was written by Agassi Ching for his then-girlfriend (now fiancee) Jai Asuncion. Yael liked it and helped produce the song, turning the track into a sunny 90s driving soundtrack. Sponge Cola also released ''Alamat'' in late 2021, the theme song for the Mobile Legends 5th Anniversary celebration. The track fused an edgy electronica-meets-trap sound with the band's signature anthemic hooks. The music video features streaming celebrities Mika Salamanca, Akosi Dogie, Benedict Repaso, and more. Heartthrob Daniel Padilla also makes an appearance in the video. In January 2022 the band released ''Kung Ako Ang Pumiling Tapusin Ito''. The song was actually the first track that they worked on with DJ Joey Santos back in 2020, but it was only finished a year later. "Some songs need to simmer—to evolve and mature so they can reach their full potential. This is one such song. It benefitted from hindsight and just being able to go back and tweak instruments and refine production details," says Santos. The music video for ''Kung Ako Ang Pumiling Tapusin Ito'' features actress Heaven Peralejo. ==Members== ;Current members * [Yael Yuzon](/source/Yael_Yuzon) – [lead vocals](/source/lead_vocals), [guitars](/source/guitars) (1998–present) * Gosh Dilay – [bass guitar](/source/bass_guitar), [backing vocals](/source/backing_vocals) (1998–present) * Armo Armovit – [lead guitar](/source/lead_guitar) (1998–present) * Tedmark Cruz – [drums](/source/drums), [percussion](/source/percussion), occasional backing vocals (2009–present) ;Early members * [Chris Cantada](/source/Chris_Cantada) – drums, percussion, backing vocals, [keyboards](/source/Keyboard_instrument), [synthesizer](/source/synthesizer), additional guitars (1998–2008) ;Touring substitutes * [Wendell Garcia](/source/Pupil_(band)) – drums, percussion (2008–2009) * Eo Marcos – drums * Brian Sombero – guitar * Oliver "Ole" Romblon – guitar ==Discography== === Albums === * ''[Palabas](/source/Palabas)'' (2004) * ''[Transit](/source/Transit_(Sponge_Cola_album))'' (2006) * ''[Sponge Cola](/source/Sponge_Cola_(album))'' (2008) * ''[Araw Oras Tagpuan](/source/Araw_Oras_Tagpuan)'' (2011) * ''[Ultrablessed](/source/Ultrablessed)'' (2014) * ''Sinag Tala'' (2016) * ''Sea of Lights'' (2019) * ''Hometown'' (2022) * ''8th Studio Album'' (2023) ===EPs=== * ''[Sponge Cola EP](/source/Sponge_Cola_EP)'' (2003) * ''[Tambay EP](/source/Tambay_EP)'' (2011) * ''[District EP](/source/District_EP_(Sponge_Cola_Album))'' (2012) * ''Sinag'' (2016) * ''Tala'' (2016) ===Compilations=== thumb|Sponge Cola performing in 2019 * ''Super Size Rock'' (Warner Music Philippines, 2003) * ''Tunog Acoustic 3'' (Warner Music Philippines, 2004) * ''[Ultraelectromagneticjam!: The Music Of The Eraserheads](/source/Ultraelectromagneticjam!%3A_The_Music_Of_The_Eraserheads)'' - "[Pare Ko](/source/Pare_Ko)" (Sony BMG Music Philippines, 2005) * ''[Kami nAPO muna](/source/Kami_nAPO_muna)'' - "Nakapagtataka" (Universal Records, 2006) * ''Super! The Biggest Opm Hits Of The Year'' (Universal Records, 2006) * ''Pinoy Biggie Hits Vol. 2'' (Star Records, 2006) * ''[Kami nAPO muna ulit](/source/Kami_nAPO_muna_ulit)'' - "Saan Na Nga Ba Ang Barkada" (Universal Records, 2007) * ''Level Up! The Album'' - "Intercept" (Star Records, 2007) * ''Palabas: Best of OPM TV Themes'' (Universal Records, 2007) * ''Astig...The Biggest Band Hits'' (Universal Records, 2008) * ''Super Astig Hits'' (Universal Records, 2016) ===Singles=== {{div col}} * "Crazy For You" (2003) * "[Una](/source/Una_(song))" (2004) * "KLSP" (2005) * "Gemini" (2005) * "Jeepney" (2005) * "Pare Ko" (Original by [Eraserheads](/source/Eraserheads)) (2005) * "Lunes" (2006) * "Dragonfly" (2006, Internet only) * "Nakapagtataka" (Original by [APO Hiking Society](/source/APO_Hiking_Society)) (2006) * "[Bitiw](/source/Bitiw_(song))" (2006) * "[Tuliro](/source/Tuliro_(song))" (2006) * "Tuloy Pa Rin" (2007) * "[Saan Na Nga Ba'ng Barkada](/source/Saan_Na_Nga_Ba'ng_Barkada_(song))" (Original by APO Hiking Society) (2007) * "Movie" (2007) * "[Pasubali](/source/Pasubali_(song))" (2008) * "Closer You And I" (Original by Gino Padilla) (2008) * "[Puso](/source/Puso_(song))" (2008) * "[Di Na Mababawi](/source/Di_Na_Mababawi_(song))" (2009) * "Ayt!" (2009) * "Wala Kang Katulad" (2009) * "[Makapiling Ka](/source/Makapiling_Ka_(song))" (2010) * "[Tambay](/source/Tambay_(song))" (2011) * "Regal" (2011) * "[Kay Tagal Kitang Hinintay](/source/Kay_Tagal_Kitang_Hinintay_(song))" (2011) * "Stargazer" (2012) * "She Wants You To" (2012) * "Araw Oras Tagpuan" (2012) * "XGF" (Featuring [Chito Miranda](/source/Chito_Miranda) and Los Magnos) (2012) * "Mahaba Pa Ang Gabi" (2012) * "Pick Your Poison" (2013) * "Segundo" ([Himig Handog](/source/Himig_Handog) P-Pop Love Songs Entry) (2013) * "[Kailangan Kita](/source/Kailangan_Kita_(Sponge_Cola_song))" (2013) * "[Anting-Anting](/source/Anting-Anting_(song))" (featuring [Gloc-9](/source/Gloc-9) and [Denise Barbacena](/source/Denise_Barbacena)) (2014) * "Singapore Sling (Dahil Kilala Na Kita)" (2014) * "+63" (featuring [Yeng Constantino](/source/Yeng_Constantino)) (2014) * "[Move On](/source/Move_On_(Sponge_Cola_and_Jane_Oineza_song))" (featuring [Jane Oineza](/source/Jane_Oineza)) (2015) * "Walk Away" (2015) * "[Iyong-Iyong-Iyo](/source/Iyong-Iyong-Iyo_(song))" (2015) * "[Pag-Ibig](/source/Pag-Ibig_(Sponge_Cola_song))" (2016) * "[Coda](/source/Coda_(song))" (2016) * "[Bahaghari](/source/Bahaghari_(song))" (2016) * "[Tempura](/source/Tempura_(song))" (2019) * "[Kunwari](/source/Kunwari_(song))" (2019) * "Phantoms" (2019) * "Paliyabin Na Ang Lahat" (2019) * "Lumipas Ang Tag-Araw" (2020) * "Siguro Nga" (2020) * "Labis-Labis" (2021) * "JAIRAH" (2021) * "Alamat" (2021) * "Kung Ako Ang Pumiling Tapusin Ito" (2022) * "[Laman Ng Panaginip](/source/Laman_Ng_Panaginip_(song))" (2022) * "Hometown" (2022) * "[Tatlong Buwan](/source/Queen_of_Tears)" (2024) * "[Isang Tugon](/source/2024_Summer_Olympics)" (2024) * "Kelly" (2024) * "Liwanag" (2025) {{div col end}} ==Awards and nominations== {| class="wikitable" ! Year !! Award giving body !! Category !! Nominated work !! Results |- |rowspan=3|'''2004'''||99.5 RT||'''Song of the Year'''||align=left|"KLSP"||{{won}} |- |[NU Rock Awards](/source/NU_Rock_Awards)||'''Rising Sun Award'''||{{N/A}}||{{won}} |- |RX 93.1||'''Independent Artist of the Year'''||{{N/A}}||{{won}} |- |'''2005'''||[NU Rock Awards](/source/NU_Rock_Awards)||'''Best Male Award'''||for Yael Yuzon||{{won}} |- |rowspan=11|'''2006'''||[ASAP](/source/ASAP_(variety_show)) Pop Viewer's Choice||'''Pop Band of The Year'''||{{N/A}}||{{won}} |- |[Awit Awards](/source/Awit_Awards)||'''Music Video of the Year'''||"Gemini"||{{nominated}} |- |[MTV Pilipinas Video Music Awards](/source/MTV_Pilipinas_Video_Music_Awards)||'''Favorite New Artist in a Video'''||"[Una](/source/Una_(song))"||{{nominated}} |- |rowspan=4|[MYX Music Awards](/source/MYX_Music_Awards)||'''Favorite Rock Video'''||"KLSP"||{{won}}{{Cite news|url=https://www.mukamo.com/myx-music-awards-2006-winners/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070814115438/http://www.mukamo.com/myx-music-awards-2006-winners/|url-status=usurped|archive-date=August 14, 2007|title=MYX Music Awards 2006 Winners|publisher=Mukamo|author=Allan Castalone|access-date=September 12, 2020}} |- |'''Favorite Music Video'''||"Gemini"||{{nominated}}{{Cite news|url=https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2006/05/01/334347/list-1st-myx-music-awards-nominees/|title=List of 1st MYX Music Awards nominees|publisher=[PhilStar](/source/PhilStar)|author=Baby A. Gil|date=May 1, 2006 |access-date=September 12, 2020}} |- |'''Favorite Song'''||"Gemini"||{{nominated}} |- |'''Favorite New Artist'''||{{N/A}}||{{nominated}} |- |[NU Rock Awards](/source/NU_Rock_Awards)||'''Music Video of The Year'''||"Bitiw"||{{nominated}} |- |SOP Music Awards||'''Revival '06'''||"Pare Ko"||{{nominated}} |- |rowspan=2|SOP Pasiklaband||'''Best Rock Song'''||"Jeepney"||{{nominated}} |- |'''Best Revival'''||"Pare Ko"||{{nominated}} |- |rowspan=15|'''2007'''||[ASAP](/source/ASAP_(variety_show)) Pop Viewer's Choice||'''Pop Band of The Year'''||{{N/A}}||{{won}} |- |rowspan=5|[Awit Awards](/source/Awit_Awards)||'''Best Performance by a Group'''||{{N/A}}||{{nominated}} |- |'''Album of the Year'''||''Transit''||{{nominated}}{{cite web |title=20th Awit Awards |url=http://www.titikpilipino.com/news/?aid=905 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100131171630/http://www.titikpilipino.com/news/?aid=905 |url-status=usurped |archive-date=January 31, 2010 |website=titikpilipino.com |publisher=Titik Pilipino News Desk |access-date=July 16, 2007}} |- |'''Best Selling Album of the Year'''||''Transit''||{{nominated}} |- |'''Best Album Packaging'''||''Transit''||{{nominated}} |- |'''Music Video of the Year'''||"Bitiw"||{{nominated}} |- |rowspan=6|[MYX Music Awards](/source/MYX_Music_Awards)||'''Favorite Song'''||"Bitiw"||{{won}}{{Cite news|url=https://www.pep.ph/guide/music/412/sponge-cola-wins-four-trophies-in-the-2nd-myx-music-awards/|title=Sponge Cola wins four trophies in the 2nd MYX Music Awards|publisher=[Pep.ph](/source/Pep.ph)|author=Jocelyn Dimaculangan|date=March 20, 2007|access-date=September 16, 2020}} |- |'''Favorite Rock Video'''||"Bitiw"||{{won}} |- |'''Favorite Artist'''||{{N/A}}||{{won}} |- |'''Favorite Group'''||{{N/A}}||{{won}} |- |'''Favorite Music Video'''||"Bitiw"||{{nominated}}{{Cite news|url=https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2007/02/05/383502/myx-magna-award-apo/|title=A MYX Magna for Apo nominees|publisher=[PhilStar](/source/PhilStar)|author=Baby A. Gil|date=February 5, 2007 |access-date=September 16, 2020}} |- |'''Favorite Remake'''||"Nakapagtataka"||{{nominated}} |- |[NU Rock Awards](/source/NU_Rock_Awards)||'''Drummer of the Year'''||for Chris Cantada||{{nominated}}{{cite news |title=And the nominees are ... |url=http://showbizandstyle.inquirer.net/you/vidvibe/view_article.php?article_id=103183 |work=Inquirer.net |date=November 26, 2007 |access-date=June 4, 2008 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080202204312/http://showbizandstyle.inquirer.net/you/vidvibe/view_article.php?article_id=103183 |archive-date=February 2, 2008 }} |- |rowspan=2|OPM Songhits Awards||'''Best Male Vocalist'''||Yael Yuzon||{{won}} |- |'''Pinoy Magazine Brand Award'''||{{N/A}}||{{won}} |- |rowspan=6|'''2008'''||[ASAP](/source/ASAP_(variety_show)) Pop Viewer's Choice||'''Pop Band of The Year'''||{{N/A}}||{{won}} |- |rowspan=4|[MYX Music Awards](/source/MYX_Music_Awards)||'''Favorite Media Soundtrack'''||''Tuloy Pa Rin''||{{won}}{{Cite news|url=https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2008/03/28/52364/sarah-big-winner-myx-awards/|title=Sarah is big winner at MYX Awards|publisher=[PhilStar](/source/PhilStar)|author=Baby A. Gil|date=March 28, 2008 |access-date=September 25, 2020}} |- |'''Favorite Group'''||{{N/A}}||{{won}} |- |'''Favorite Music Video'''||"Tuliro"||{{won}} |- |'''Favorite Artist'''||{{N/A}}||{{nominated}}{{Cite news|url=https://www.pep.ph/guide/music/1612/third-myx-music-awards-to-be-held-on-march-26/|title=Third MYX Music Awards to be held on March 26|publisher=[PEP.ph](/source/PEP.ph)|author=Jocelyn Dimaculangan|date=February 18, 2008|access-date=September 26, 2020}} |- |[NU Rock Awards](/source/NU_Rock_Awards)||'''Song of the Year'''||"Pasubali"||{{nominated}}{{cite web| title=The 15th NU107 Rock Awards Official List of Nominees| url=http://angulomusic.multiply.com/journal/item/46| access-date=January 26, 2009| url-status=dead| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110714131709/http://angulomusic.multiply.com/journal/item/46| archive-date=July 14, 2011}} |- |rowspan=2|'''2009'''||[ASAP](/source/ASAP_(variety_show)) Pop Viewer's Choice||'''Best Performance in a Music Video'''||"Di Na Mababawi"||{{won}} |- |[GMMSF Box-Office Entertainment Awards](/source/GMMSF_Box-Office_Entertainment_Awards)||'''Most Popular Recording Group'''||{{N/A}}||{{won}} |- |'''2010'''||[MYX Music Awards](/source/MYX_Music_Awards)||'''Favorite Group'''||{{N/A}}||{{won}} |- |rowspan=9|'''2012'''||rowspan=4|[Awit Awards](/source/Awit_Awards)||'''Favorite Performance by a Group'''||{{N/A}}||{{nominated}} |- |'''Song of the Year'''||||{{nominated}} |- |'''Album of the Year'''||||{{nominated}} |- |'''Best Rock/Alternative Recording'''||||{{nominated}} |- |[GMMSF Box-Office Entertainment Awards](/source/GMMSF_Box-Office_Entertainment_Awards)||'''Most Popular Recording/Performing Group'''||{{N/A}}||{{won}} |- |rowspan=2|[MYX Music Awards](/source/MYX_Music_Awards)||'''Favorite Mellow Video'''||"Kay Tagal Kitang Hinintay"||{{won}} |- |'''Favorite Song'''||"XGF"||{{nominated}} |- |rowspan=2|PMPC Star Awards for Music||'''Album of the Year'''||''Araw Oras Tagpuan''||{{won}} |- |'''Male Rock Artist of the Year'''||{{N/A}}||{{won}} |- |rowspan=2|'''2014'''||rowspan=2|PMPC Star Awards for Music||'''Rock Album of the Year'''||''Ultrablessed''||{{won}} |- |'''Rock artist of the Year'''||{{N/A}}||{{won}} |- |'''2015'''||[Wish 107.5 Music Awards](/source/Wish_107.5_Music_Awards)||'''Wish Alternative Song of the Year'''||"Move On"||{{won}} |- |'''2019'''||PMPC Star Awards for Music||'''Album of the Year'''||''Sea of Lights''||{{nom}} |- |'''2024'''||[Wish 107.5 Music Awards](/source/Wish_107.5_Music_Awards)||'''Wishclusive Collaboration of the Year'''||"So Close"{{efn|Received {{Philippine peso|100}}{{nbsp}}thousand for their beneficiaries, the Cancer Treatment And Support Foundation and the [Philippine Educational Theater Association](/source/Philippine_Educational_Theater_Association).}}
(with [Morissette](/source/Morissette_(singer)))||{{won}} |} ==Notes== {{Notelist}} ==References== {{Reflist}} ==External links== *[http://www.facebook.com/spongecola Official Facebook page] *[https://www.youtube.com/spongecolamusic Official YouTube page] *[https://web.archive.org/web/20091228091824/http://www.spongecolaonline.com/ Official Website] *[https://web.archive.org/web/20080830012421/http://www.spongecolamusic.com/ Sponge Cola Official MySpace] *{{usurped|1=[https://web.archive.org/web/20101217043554/http://www.titikpilipino.com/album/?albumid=1884 Titik Pilipino]}} {{Spongecola}} {{Myx Music Award for Song of the Year}} {{Authority control}} Category:Universal Records (Philippines) artists Category:Filipino rock music groups Category:Musical groups from Quezon City Category:Musical groups established in 1998 Category:Sony Music Philippines artists --- Adapted from the Wikipedia article [Sponge Cola](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sponge_Cola) by Wikipedia contributors ([contributor history](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sponge_Cola?action=history)). Available under [Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/). Changes may have been made.