Rino Millares
Songwriter
About Me
I'm an amateur songwriter from Granite Bay, California. Originally from the Philippines, I grew up listening to Filipino 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!
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Steel Notes Magazine
October 10, 2024
Jim Allford just posted an article that talks about my album "Nice To Meet You". Check it out here.
Now Streaming: Here I Go Again
October 1, 2024
"Here I Go Again" is now available for download/streaming from online music platforms worldwide. The album includes "Erpat", "Friends Forever", "Black Or White", "Dear Ben", the previously-released single "Ermat", and many others. It also features frequent collaborators Emma and Julia Atanacio. Check it out in my discography.
Hello Wills Point, TX
September 20, 2024
"Know How I Feel" and "Even More" gets radio airplay on 95.5 KFCE FM, a local radio station in Wills Point, TX. The broadcast is also being streamed at tigernation.live.
Now Streaming: Ermat
September 3, 2024
"Ermat" (tagalog slang for "Mother") is now available for download/streaming from online music platforms worldwide. Check it out in my discography.
Here I Go Again / Ermat
August 19, 2024
"Here I Go Again" and its carrier single "Ermat" gets release dates; the album drops on Oct 1, with the first single coming out a month earlier on Sept 3.
Empty Words Video
August 14, 2024
Written and composed more than 20 years ago, I finally got the chance to produce this song.
Track #7 in my upcoming album, "Here I Go Again", streaming soon.
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Here I Go Again Video
July 17, 2024
A song about my hobby and my passion as a songwriter.
Track #6 in my upcoming album with the same title, "Here I Go Again", streaming this coming Fall 2024.
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Dear Ben Video
July 10, 2024
A song I wrote for a very dear friend and his wife when they lost their unborn child, Ben.
Track #5 in my upcoming album "Here I Go Again", streaming this coming Fall 2024.
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Black Or White Video
June 26, 2024
Track #4 in my upcoming album "Here I Go Again", streaming this coming Fall 2024.
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Ermat Video
June 19, 2024
A tribute to my one and only mom, "Ermat" is a slang for "Mother" in my native tongue, Tagalog.
Track #8 in my upcoming album "Here I Go Again", streaming this coming Fall 2024.
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Erpat (original version) Video
June 13, 2024
Released as an unplugged version 2 years ago, this is the original version as I intended it to be.
Track #1 in my upcoming album "Here I Go Again", streaming this coming Fall 2024.
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A Beautiful Place (ft. Emma Atanacio) Video
June 7, 2024
A song I wrote and performed for the first time in our wedding, as a I surprise to Val. Listen to Emma's beautiful voice in her rendition.
Released as a single back in Sept 2022, now included in my upcoming album "Here I Go Again", streaming this coming Fall 2024.
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Friends Forever Video
May 25, 2024
A song about reminiscing the good old times where nothing seems to matter but our friends.
Track #2 in my upcoming album "Here I Go Again", streaming this coming Fall 2024.
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Here I Go Again
May 21, 2024
Introducing my new album, "Here I Go Again". A 9-track album that tackles various themes including racism (Black Or White), my friend's loss (Dear Ben), "barkada" (Friends Forever), tributes to my dad & mom (Erpat & Ermat), and many others.
Featuring my frequent collaborators Emma & Julia Atanacio, "Here I Go Again" streams this coming Fall..
Now Streaming: Nice To Meet You
March 5, 2024
It's finally out! I've been anxiously awaiting this moment; the release of my most personal album that holds a very special place in my catalog. Now available for download/streaming from online music platforms worldwide.
Check it out in my discography.
Video: That Moment We Met
March 1, 2024
Now available for viewing. Check it out under Videos.
This song beautifully concludes the album, reminding myself of how meeting Val changed my life forever.
Track #10 in my upcoming album "Nice To Meet You", available for streaming on March 5, 2024.
Video: Happy Birthday
February 29, 2024
Now available for viewing. Check it out under Videos.
Written and composed in 2020 as a gift to Val on her 40th birthday.
Track #9 in my upcoming album "Nice To Meet You", available for streaming on March 5, 2024.
Video: A Beautiful Place
February 28, 2024
Now available for viewing. Check it out under Videos.
Completed this song just in time for our wedding, in which I surprised Val by grabbing a guitar and singing it during the celebration.
Track #7 in my upcoming album "Nice To Meet You", available for streaming on March 5, 2024.
Video: In Love Again
February 27, 2024
Now available for viewing. Check it out under Videos.
Track #2 in my upcoming album "Nice To Meet You", available for streaming on March 5, 2024.
Video: Nice Meeting You
February 26, 2024
Now available for viewing. Check it out under Videos.
The very first song I wrote for Valerie; just a few months after meeting her for the very first time.
Track #1 in my upcoming album "Nice To Meet You", available for streaming on March 5, 2024.
Video: Here Comes The Bride
February 25, 2024
Now available for viewing. Check it out under Videos.
Written at a time when Val and I were getting ready for our wedding.
Track #6 in my upcoming album "Nice To Meet You", available for streaming on March 5, 2024.
Video: I Promise You My Heart
February 23, 2024
"I Promise You My Heart" music video is now available for viewing. Check it out under Videos.
I released an acoustic version of this song in the album "Songs From The Deep" back in 2022. This upcoming release is the original version; the way I intended it to be.
Track #5 in my upcoming album "Nice To Meet You", available for streaming on March 5, 2024.
Video: Panaginip
February 21, 2024
"Panaginip" music video is now available for viewing. Check it out under Videos.
Track #5 in my upcoming album "Nice To Meet You", available for streaming on March 5, 2024.
Video: Even More
February 20, 2024
Video for "Even More" is now available for viewing in YouTube. Check it out under Videos.
"Even More" is track #8 in my upcoming album "Nice To Meet You", available for streaming on March 5, 2024.
Now Streaming: Know How I Feel
February 14, 2024
"Know How I Feel" is now available for download/streaming from your favorite online music platforms. Check it out in my discography.
"Know How I Feel" Gets Release Date
January 14, 2024
"Know How I Feel", one of 3 songs that I wrote when I first met Valerie, drops on Valentine's Day 2024. Check out the video.
Now Streaming: Broken
January 9, 2024
Written 20+ years ago (2000-2001), this album represents the start of my songwriting journey, as these songs were the very first songs I've ever written and composed.
Check it out in my discography.
Music Videos For Album "Broken" Now Out
December 5, 2023
All 9 music videos for all 9 tracks for my next album, "Broken" are now available for viewing in my YouTube channel.
Check it out in the videos section here.
2023 Spotify Wrapped
November 30, 2023
My 2023 Spotify Wrapped has arrived. It has been truly a banner year for me:
37.5K streams
2.6K listeners in 86 countries
366 saves
#1 artist for 3 listeners
You can watch the full Wrapped video here. Thank you very much for listening!
Teaser Video: New-fashioned Christmas Carols
November 16, 2023
Teaser video for my new Christmas album is now out. Check it out in the videos section here.
Now Streaming: New-fashioned Christmas Carols
November 14, 2023
My new 9-track Christmas album is now available for download/streaming. It features the Atanacio sisters (Emma & Julia) and also includes previously released singles "He Is Born Today" & "Karoling"
Check it out in my discography here.
Now Streaming: Sleep Well Child
Featuring Emma Atanacio
October 24, 2023
Listen to Emma's angelic voice in this beautiful song about the baby Jesus.
Check it out in my discography here.
Now Streaming: Christmas Around The World
Featuring Julia Atanacio
October 10, 2023
Listen to Julia's rendition of this song, now available for download/streaming.
Check it out in my discography here.
Now Streaming: Karoling
October 10, 2023
A song about a timeless Christmas tradition in the Philippines. Now available for download/streaming from your favorite online music platforms.
Check it out in my discography here.
New-fashioned Christmas Carols
August 28, 2023
My new Christmas album, "New-fashioned Christmas Carols", gets a release date. Available for download/streaming on November 14, 2023.
Sleep Well Child Gets Release Date
August 26, 2023
Frequent collaborator Emma Atanacio once again lends her voice to this very beautiful song about the baby Jesus. Available for download/streaming on October 24, 2023.
Watch the video here.
Christmas Around The World Gets Release Date
August 16, 2023
Julia Atanacio's beautiful voice shines thru in this song about celebrating Christmas all around the world. Available for download/streaming on October 17, 2023.
Watch the video here.
Karoling Gets Release Date
August 12, 2023
Karoling, an upbeat song about a timeless Christmas tradition in the Philippines, gets an official release date: October 10, 2023. I wrote this song 2 years ago, and I still love it.
Watch the video here.
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.
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.