Bands
Imago
Management
Darwin Hernandez at Soupstar Entertainment
0917-896-0108 02-4535803
soupstarent@yahoo.com/soupstarent@gmail.com
Definition: IMAGO
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an alternative pop-rock band with an impressive style with their sound and lyrics
Members
Aia de Leon – vocals and guitars
Tim Cacho – guitars
Myrene Academia – bass
Zach Lucero – drums
History
Imago was formed as a simple desire of friends to make music and perform. From that time on, the band started to perform from small production bar gigs to some events all over the metro. They landed a recording contract with Viva Records on the year 2001 and on the same year, released their debut album, Probably Not but Most Definitely.
In the midst of recording their second album, former bassist Arvin Gatmaitan decided to venture on a different path. The band members then called on their friend, Myrene who was at that time playing bass for the band Sandwich, to fill in the spot. Myrene accepted the offer, thus the present line-up. The sophomore album, Take 2, was released independently, late 2004.
A few hits after, the band signed yet another recording contract, this time with Universal Records. They released their third album, BLUSH, August of 2006 while taking part in several special recording projects for compilation/tribute albums. Last January 2008, the recently released special edition of Blush was awarded and certified a Gold record.
Music
Imago’s music has undergone a great change from their original sound evolving towards pop-alternative sound. Proof is the radical change from Probably Not… to Take 2.
Onstage, the band comes across as a dynamic and powerful act. As a live act, Imago further stresses its sumptuous songs’ distinctive mix of melodic lines, striking vocals and meaningful words.
At present…
With a string of hits to their credit (Akap, Taralets, Sundo, Walang Misteryo etc) along with covers they have made for several compilation albums: Spoliarium (Ultraelectromagnetic Jam: an Eraserheads Tribute), and Ewan (Kami nAPO Muna: an APO Hiking Society Tribute), Imago continues to make their rounds and stamps their style in and around town, from clubs to campuses to radio events to TV guestings.
Their hit single Taralets has been the jingle for Head & Shoulders’ TV ad. They were once more invited to take part in the second and final tribute album for APO Hiking Society, Kami nAPO Muna Ulit, and in the upcoming second part of Hopia Mani Popcorn2.
Television and radio welcomed 2008 with Imago as the latest endorser of hip Japanese food chain, Tokyo-Tokyo.
Last March 2008, Imago was one of the artists to represent the country at the annual Mosaic Music Festival at The Esplanade in Singapore.
Imago also was also part of Motorola: Moto Mash-Up campaign last October 2008.
Imago is now in the process of making their fourth album. In the meantime, also busy with continuous gigs and guestings.
Nominations
8TH KATHA AWARDS* (2002)
BEST ALTERNATIVE MUSIC COMPOSITION
TUGON (IMAGO/Probably Not/Viva Records)
LAYA (IMAGO/Probably Not/Viva Records)
OTHERWISE (IMAGO/Probably Not/Viva Records)
RAINSONG (IMAGO/Probably Not/Viva Records)
BEST NEW ARTIST
BEST ALTERNATIVE MUSIC VOCAL PERFORMANCE
RAINSONG (Probably Not/Viva Records)
LAYA (Probably Not/Viva Records)
NU 107 ROCK AWARD**S 2001 nominations
VOCALIST OF THE YEAR- Aia De Leon
DRUMMER OF THE YEAR – Zach Lucero
BEST NEW ARTIST
ALBUM OF THE YEAR – Probably Not But Most Definitely
NU 107 ROCK AWARDS 2002
BEST ROCK VIDEO OF THE YEAR: “Idlip” of Imago by Margs Guzman
MTV PILIPINAS*** 2003
BEST NEW ARTIST
BEST GROUP
BEST VIDEO
BEST SONG
NU ROCK AWARDS 2005
BEST VIDEO: “Akap” of Imago by Marie Jamora
NU ROCK AWARDS 2006
BASSIST OF THE YEAR: Myrene Academia
VOCALIST OF THE YEAR: Aia de Leon
RISING SUN AWARD
MTV PILIPINAS 2006
BEST VIDEO: “Akap”
MYX MUSIC AWARDS**** 2006
FAVORITE INDIE BAND
MYX MUSIC AWARDS 2007
FAVORITE ARTIST
AWIT AWARDS 2007*****
BEST ALBUM PACKAGING “Blush”
NU ROCK AWARDS 2007
Song of the Year: “Sundo” by Imago
Video of the Year: “Sundo” of Imago by Marie Jamora
MYX MUSIC AWARDS 2008
Favorite Music Video “Sundo” by Marie Jamora
Awards
8TH KATHA AWARDS 2002
BEST ALTERNATIVE ALBUM
NU 107 rock awards 2001
VOCALIST OF THE YEAR
DRUMMER OF THE YEAR
NU 107 rock awards 2005
VIDEO OF THE YEAR “Akap” of Imago by Marie Jamora
BEST FEMALE: Aia de Leon
NU 107 rock awards 2006
BASSIST OF THE YEAR: Myrene Academia
* KATHA AWARDS is an award-giving body that recognizes Filipino musicians in every genre, from composition (lyrics) and music to performance.
** NU 107 ROCK AWARDS is the annual awards-night given by Rock Music FM station NU107.5. Listeners vote on the annual polls to narrow down eligibles to nominees who are then narrowed down by judges to winners.
*** MTV PILIPINAS MUSIC AWARDS is the annual awards night by the Philippine station for MTV. Viewers are given the chance to vote for their favorites, and are among the criteria in the selection of winners.
**** MYX MUSIC AWARDS is the annual awards night by MYX (a local Music Channel), on which nominations and results are based on viewers requests and votes, respectively.
*****AWIT AWARDS is an expression of the Filipino’s undying passion for music – music etched in every Filipino’s heart. Awit Awards is a prestigious award-giving body, spearheaded by HYPERLINK “http://www.pari.com.ph” t “_blank” PARI (The Philippine Association of the Record Industry, Inc.), that gives recognition to Filipino performing artists and people behind the making of Filipino recorded music.
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