The Filipino band is also set to debut the electronic-leaning
track live in their upcoming 5-city international tour
With the release of “Could Be Something” on June 30, Friday at midnight, the Filipino nine-piece collective Ben&Ben ushers in a new era after attracting more than 60,000 spectators for their homecoming concert last year and receiving praise for their performance at Hong Kong’s Clockenflap Music & Arts Festival 2023. As we attended the press conference for Ben & Ben, we had the chance to meet and interact with them personally. They are so generous in sharing their ideas and plans, and they are so accommodating. We really enjoyed everything that they shared with us, and we look forward to seeing them achieve their endeavors. I also greatly liked their new album, “Could be Something.” Everything is beautifully written, and it will surely hook many of their avid listeners.
Ben&Ben’s first single of 2023 is a significant advancement that ushers in a new phase of musical development and evolution. This time, the multiple award-winning group incorporates elements of city pop, tropicalia beats, and dazzling production touches into their guitar-driven folk/pop-rock foundations to create a more electronic-leaning composition. They gave Ben&Ben’s sound a fresh perspective along with co-producers Timothy Run and Sam Marquez. “We wanted the instrumentation and production to capture a more mature kind of hope, so we used slightly darker chords, coupled with tight rhythms, to bring out a unique kind of catharsis for the listener, for our Liwanag,” Ben&Ben explained in a group statement. The soundscapes were created by the co-producers and myself to reflect the band’s luxurious, yet tighter-than-ever sound.
According to the Pagtingin hitmakers, “Could Be Something” delves into the often-overlooked phase before taking a leap of faith. It candidly addresses moments of overthinking and overprocessing, providing a relatable narrative for all.
“Could Be Something is a song about turning doubt into belief,” Ben&Ben shares. “It’s the revival of hope after being caught in a very cynical place. It’s the feeling you get after meeting someone who unexplainably makes you believe in love again, or finding a new passion that sparks life in you.”
The nine-piece act reveals that, beyond being a love song, their new single doubles as an anthem for people grappling with doubt. “It offers a reminder to believe, surrender, and let go during challenging times,” the acclaimed Filipino group adds.The band worked together with Ben&Ben Music Production, the management team behind the band’s entire operations, music production and marketing efforts, to embark on this new journey. Since the pandemic, the band has been self-managed by a tightly knit, yet efficient team of people that the band believes in, and trusts wholeheartedly.
International Tour
As the headliners of their cross-country tour, Ben&Ben intends to present a live version of “Could Be Something” in the upcoming months. Additionally, they will be introducing the song to an international audience for the first time ever with an international tour that begins in London and continues through Los Angeles, Toronto, Sydney, and Dubai. This is done in association with the 1MX Music Festival and ABS-CBN Global. Through their social media pages and official website, more information will be made available in the upcoming weeks.
On June 30, 2023, Sony Music Entertainment will release Ben&Ben’s “Could Be Something” on all digital music platforms across the world.
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