Rino Millares
Songwriter
About Me
I'm an amateur songwriter from Granite Bay, California. Originally from the Philippines, I grew up listening to Pinoy rock bands of the 90s like the Eraserheads and Parokya Ni Edgar. Mostly influenced by the legendary Eraserheads frontman Ely Buendia, I started writing songs back in 2001 and it has been my passion ever since. Decades later, I have decided to share my songs to the world by producing and releasing my songs to mainstream media.
Check out my catalogue here. I also created videos for some of my songs. Thank you for visiting!
Latest News
Now Streaming: Ang Sarap Kantahin, Ang Sarap Gitarahin
February 23, 2023
My latest album is now out! Check out this 9-track album that includes "Multo" and "Busko Pa Rin".
Check it out in my discography here.
"Who Am I?" Video Now Available
February 16, 2023
Nothing to do with politics, this song represents my own personal belief. If you disagree, I respect that.
Watch the video here.
"Nag-iisa" Video Now Available
February 12, 2023
To all singles out there, this song is for you, just in time for Valentine’s Day! Written 20 years ago, this track is part of the first set of songs that I ever wrote.
Watch the video here.
"When?" Video Now Available
February 4, 2023
A song about the different social issues plaguing our world today. When are we going to take action? When are we going to make a change?
Watch the video here.
"Always" Video Now Available
January 28, 2023
When I started my songwriting journey 20+ years ago, my best friend asked me to write a song for him and his wife, Jen. Finally, I was able to grant his request with "Always", the 3rd track in my upcoming album "Ang Sarap Kantahin, Ang Sarap Gitarahin".
Watch the video here.
"With A Frown" Video Now Available
January 23, 2023
"With A Frown" is the 2nd track in my upcoming album "Ang Sarap Kantahin, Ang Sarap Gitarahin". Inspiration for this song came about as I was listening to the Eraserhead’s “With A Smile”. At first I wanted to do a parody, but the slow, ballad-like melody that continuously hummed in my head while writing the song warranted a serious mood.
Watch the video here.
"Ang Sarap Kantahin, Ang Sarap Gitarahin"
January 7, 2023
My latest album "Ang Sarap Kantahin, Ang Sarap Gitarahin" drops on Feb 23, 2023*. It includes 2 previously released singles "Busko Pa Rin" & "Multo". It opens with the Eraserheads tribute song "Ang Pambansang Banda" followed by a flurry of easy-listening songs like "With A Frown", "Always", "When?"and "Nag-iisa".
Indeed, this 9-track album is "masarap kantahin, at masarap gitarahin".
*Available for streaming and on CDs. Contact me for CDs.
V-Hive Radio's Artist of the Month
January 4, 2023
For the month of January 2023, I am featured as the artist of the month on V-Hive Radio Philippines. Listen to V-Hive as they play my song "Sana Wag Na Maulit" every hour for the whole month.
Check it out here: V-Hive Radio Philippines
Now streaming: Multo
January 3, 2023
"Multo" is now available for download/streaming from online music platforms worldwide.
Check it out in my discography here.
"Always" Featured in Amazing Radio
December 16, 2022
"Always", a song I wrote for my friend and his wife, Jen, is featured in Amazing Radio's first spin.
Please check out Amazing Radio's first spin here.
"Always" from the album "Ang Sarap Kantahin, Ang Sarap Gitarahin" streams on Feb 23.
"Ang Pambansang Banda" Music Video Drops Today
December 15, 2022
Music video for "Ang Pambansang Banda" is now available for streaming as release date for my upcoming album "Ang Sarap Kantahin, Ang Sarap Gitarahin" has been set: February 23, 2023.
Check it out in the Videos section here.
"Multo" Music Video Now Available
December 9, 2022
Video for my upcoming single "Multo" is now out and available. Check it out in the Videos section here.
"Multo", streams January 3, 2023.
Now Streaming: "He Is Born Today"
November 29, 2022
It's finally out! My new Christmas song is now available for download/streaming from your favorite online music platforms.
Check it out in my discography here.
"He Is Born Today" Video Drops Today
November 6, 2022
Video for my soon-to-be-released Christmas song is out. Check it out in my Videos section here.
"He Is Born Today" Gets Release Date
November 2, 2022
Just in time for the holidays, my new Christmas song will drop on November 29.
Lyrics in Apple Music
October 18, 2022
Apple Music listeners can now view the lyrics of my songs while listening! Apple Music is now allowing independent songwriters like me to submit lyrics of our songs.
Thank you Apple!
"Busko Pa Rin" Drops Today
October 11, 2022
"Busko Pa Rin" is now available for download/streaming from online music platforms worldwide (Apple Music, Spotify, Amazon, etc).
Check it out in my discography here.
"Busko Pa Rin" Gets Release Date
September 21, 2022
"Busko Pa Rin", a song about my high school alma mater, will be available for download/streaming from online music platforms on October 11, 2022.
Artist of the Day @ AlwaysBeOg
July 18, 2022
I was featured as an artist of the day @ AlwaysBeOg (July 18, 2022). Also featured in the article is my song "Sana Wag Na Maulit". Check it out here.
Streaming Partners
Also available from these platforms: SoundCloud, iHeart Radio, Deezer, YouTube Music, and many more.
*Jango Radio only plays a limited number of my songs.