Gracenote delivers a sound that feels like the vibrant heart of Manila's modern band scene. Their music is a sophisticated blend of early 2000s pop-punk energy and contemporary synth-pop polish, anchored by Eunice Jorge's versatile vocals. It is the kind of music that feels equally at home in a massive festival circuit as it does in an intimate, rain-slicked club, offering a sense of emotional scale that is both grand and deeply personal.
What truly sets them apart is their conservatory-trained musicality, particularly the integration of the violin into a rock framework. This isn't just a gimmick; the strings provide a textural counterpoint to the driving drums and distorted guitars, adding a layer of 'chamber pop' elegance to their more aggressive alternative tracks. Their ability to pivot from high-octane anthems to vulnerable, piano-led ballads showcases a range that many of their contemporaries lack.
For those new to the band, start with their breakout hits like 'Minsan Lang Naman' to hear their melodic sensibilities, or 'Stargazer' to experience their more experimental, collaborative side. They are the perfect bridge for listeners who love the nostalgic pull of classic OPM but crave the production values and genre-blending of modern international rock.
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".
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