The catchy dance track is SB19’s first release since 2023’s global smash “Gento”
New club anthem from SB19 just in time for summer!
The P-Pop powerhouse collaborates with Chinese electronic producer Terry Zhong and US-based producer/DJ Ian Asher on their new song, “Moonlight,” which was released today via Liquid State/Sony Music Philippines.
The dance-pop hit, which combines deep, catchy grooves with sweat-splattered sounds, perfectly captures love emotions. The award-winning pop quintet masterfully captures the sexual longing of the song in the chorus, “Doing what we do in the moonlight / I’ll be loving you, baby all night,” as they revel in the glorious moment of the night.
According to the P-Pop kings, working with Ian Asher and Terry Zhong was truly an inspiring experience, and it gave them an entirely different perspective when it comes to music-making.
“We’ve met Ian Asher during our tour in the US, and we were surprised at how talented and prolific he is at such a young age,” SB19 shares in a press statement. “This kind of music is new to us. The production is very current yet experimental, but it also gives us room to explore and expand our horizons as artists. The collaboration really brought out the best of all worlds, and being part of the process, really opened our creative realm to exciting new possibilities.”
“Moonlight” was produced by Ian Asher, Terry Zhong, and Lenno Linjama, with mixing by Serge Courtois, who has worked with some of the biggest music stars, including Carly Rae Jepsen, Alessia Cara, Nick Jonas, LANY, Madison Beer, and more.
The release of “Moonlight” comes with a music video conceptualized and directed by SB19’s Justin De Dios. The minimalist vibe of the MV is paired with slick choreography that finds the multi-talented boyband embracing a fun but eclectic persona in all their ‘poker face’ glory.
Justin explains, “The song has euphoric undertones lyrics-wise, so I wanted to play around with that concept and inject a little bit of craziness and out-of-this-world treatment. It’s a very simple but minimalist take, but the dance choreography really elevates the visuals to a different level. I can’t really explain the concept without revealing too much. I’m just excited that this MV is in a totally different lane from anything that we’ve done in the past.”
After 2023’s “GENTO,” which went viral on TikTok and other comparable platforms in the Philippines and Asia, “Moonlight” is SB19’s first release since then. The P-Pop group just completed their highly successful “PAGTATAG!”World Tour” in Japan on April 29 and are currently preparing for a two-day performance at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Manila on May 18 and 19.
SB19’s “Moonlight” which features Ian Asher and Terry Zhong, is currently available via Liquid State/Sony Music Philippines on all digital music platforms globally. Tonight, May 3 at 7 p.m., the official music video will be released.
Other photos:
SB19:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1GBu_Ya43r7eg0drB_tZbLj-pG2vVVzIR?usp=sharing
Ian Asher:
https://sm01.box.com/s/72w97fa6r1aoc58csp74m6nbe0a8h4s3
Terry Zhong:
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