Toto Sorioso Wins the Grand Prize at the 1st Filscap Songwriting Contest

Karin Araneta — Sun, 13 Jun 2010 04:01:47 +0000

Important Announcement: on Julianne Tarroja and Toto Sorioso

Karin Araneta — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 04:26:11 +0000

Dear Friends,

I am going on a health sabbatical effective immediately. Because of this, I will no longer be able to manage Julianne Tarroja and Toto Sorioso (or any other artist for that matter). However, I have promised both Julianne and Toto that I will continue to represent them as far as their label is concerned until they are able to find new managers. As far as bookings are concerned, you may contact them directly.

Thank you,
KarinA

Important Announcement: on SUGARFREE

Karin Araneta — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 04:09:50 +0000

Dear Friends,

Chu Santos will be returning to Team SUGARFREE as the band’s Road Manager. She may be contacted through the SUGARFREE Hotline 09088878427 (090888SUGAR). I will continue working alongside Chu to honor existing commitments I’ve booked for the band. However, effective immediately, Kerwin Rosete, a respected colleague (who manages Itchyworms, Silent Sanctuary, Delara, etc.) will be the new manager of the band. Join me and SUGARFREE in welcoming him to the Team.

Thank you,
KarinA

SUGARFREE Turns 10

Karin Araneta — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 21:40:55 +0000

BlackT Production @ 19 East

Karin Araneta — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 02:14:51 +0000

MCA Music’s Newest Recording Artist

Karin Araneta — Tue, 19 May 2009 07:15:50 +0000

Toto Sorioso [right] first approached A&R executive Francis “Kiko” Guevarra in 2007 when the latter was still working at EMI Philippines. Well over a year later Toto sought out Guevarra at MCA Music. Last January 31, 2009, Guevarra invited his boss, Mr. Ricky Ilacad [left], to watch Toto’s performance at 70s Bistro on Anonas, Quezon City. Since then, everything happened quickly; an offer by the record label was made…Toto tapped an long-time friend and trusted colleague, Karin Araneta, to negotiate the record deal on his behalf…and last May 15, 2009, Toto Sorioso signed a two-album recording contract with MCA Music.

Congratulations, Toto!

JULIANNE TARROJA…World Class

Karin Araneta — Sun, 22 Mar 2009 07:25:41 +0000

Undeniably world class, JULIANNE TARROJA performed last 16 March, 2009 at the recently concluded Mosaic Festival in Singapore.

QUEEN IN ME (original composition from “Grateful”)

LONG WALK (Jill Scott)

SUGARFREE Major Concert confirmed

Karin Araneta — Sun, 22 Mar 2009 03:38:45 +0000

SUGARFREE celebrates 10 Years
by Karin Araneta

2007 was expected to be “The End” for local rock bands. Although this did not exactly prove true, record companies and a handful of acts in the band scene actually felt a decline. But a few groups managed to cheat their death. Sugarfree is one such band.

Sugarfree is the band behind the hits “Hari ng Sablay,” “Makita Kang Muli” (theme song of the ABS-CBN telenovela “Panday”), “Kwarto,” “Tulog Na,” “Dear Kuya,” and a lot more. The power trio is composed of Ebe Dancel on lead vocals and guitar, Jal Taguibao on bass and back-up vocals, and newcomer Kaka Quisumbing on drums. They take pride in the robustness of their sound despite being a mere three-man band.

It is quite ironic, therefore, that they chose to work with a 33-piece ensemble for their first major concert held last September 29, 2007 at the Music Museum. Sugarfree celebrated their 8th year anniversary with grandeur by sharing the stage with no less than the Manila Symphony Orchestra in this ambitious endeavor. A live album entitled “Sugarfree Live! with the Manila Symphony Orchestra” was released the following year.

This 2009, Sugarfree turns 10. The year-long anniversary celebration will culminate in two-night major concert. This happens on August 27 and 28, 2009 at the Music Museum.

This concert is a production of BlackT (a subsidiary of I manage.).

The new SUGARFREE HOTLINE

Karin Araneta — Mon, 02 Feb 2009 20:55:14 +0000

SUGARFREE is no longer under EMI Management and, as such, will no longer be using +63920-9389267. Please delete this number to avoid confusion.

You may reach SUGARFREE at the new SUGARFREE HOTLINE +63-90888SUGAR (+63-9088878427).

JULIANNE Nominated at the 2009 MYX Music Awards

Karin Araneta — Tue, 20 Jan 2009 18:02:36 +0000

Now on its fourth year, the well-coveted MYX Music awards is back to honor the past year’s movers and shakers of the music industry!

Voting period is from January 23 to February 24. To vote for your favorite artists, key in MMA <# of choice> (ex. MMA 74) and send to 2366.

Let’s support JULIANNE by voting for her in the following category:

Favorite Media Soundtrack
“This is Me” by Julianne and Miguel Escueta (Code: 25)

Favorite Collaboration
“This is Me” by Julianne and Miguel Escueta (Code: 32)

Winners will be determined based on 2 factors: fans’ votes which will make up 60% of the overall tally, while the remaining 40% will be allotted to artists’ votes.

Let’s recognize the talent that has brought pride to the local music landscape by actively participating in the voting, and make this year’s MYX Music Awards an unyielding success!