A lot has happened since Sinosikat? released its debut album two years ago, and the band has proven to be quite a force in the music industry, wowing audiences both underground and in the mainstream. With a string of number one hits, the band has garnered awards, being recognized both for its members’ individual talents and their collective songwriting prowess.
In 2007, singer Kat Agarrado bagged the NU 107 Rock Awards Vocalist of the Year title, besting other prominent performers such as Bamboo Manalac of Bamboo, Mark Abaya of Kjwan & Ebe Dancel of Sugarfree. It was no stretch then that in last year’s Awit Awards the band earned three titles, Best World/Alternative Music for “Turning My Safety Off”, Best Jazz Recording for “Akin Ka”, and People’s Choice for Favorite Group for “So Blue”, racking up recognition points for their critically acclaimed album.
As further acknowledgment for Sinosikat?’s growing popularity, early this year the iced tea brand C2 signed them on to perform the product’s carrier commercial single, “Best About Life”, featuring arrangements and TV ad appearances by the band. The video has seen regular airtime on television, and was formally launched on the Sunday noontime shows ASAP & SOP.
With the continued success of the band has come the addition of new members. Finding the right bassist and keyboardist was not very easy for the group, and while Sinosikat? Was privileged to play with some of the best musicians in the country, a gap had yet been filled. With the welcome addition of Philippe Arreola (bassist) and David Starck (keyboardist) to the band, they are now a solid five-piece group, drawing on the different styles of the members to create a surprisingly harmonious fusion of jazz, funk, soul, and rock.
In the two years after the debut album was released, Sinosikat? has been busy writing songs and spending time in the studio recording tracks for a new record, soon to be released. The new album will be featuring 10-11 tracks, a colorful combination of love songs, funk grooves and arena ready ballads. From the soulful “Patiently” to rock anthem “Wherever You Are” to neo-70’s ballad “Sa Ngalan ng Pag-ibig Mo” to the funky musical polemic “Pwede Ba?”, Sinosikat? is exploring different palettes to produce music that is continuously fresh and challenging.
Their much-awaited 2nd album was released this year. Support Sinosikat?’s music by buying an original copy of their album still under Warner Music Philippines.
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