Imago marks new music chapter
The band has managed to maintain its legacy with music releases that showcase emotional vulnerability and depth
Daily TribuneThe band has managed to maintain its legacy with music releases that showcase emotional vulnerability and depth
The Pinoy band Imago.
Photograph courtesy of IMAGO
Filipino alt-rock band Imago has officially signed with Sony Music Entertainment, joining an impressive roster of local acts.
To kick off the collaboration, Imago released its much-anticipated new single, “Gulong-Gulo” on 31 January.
The dreamy track is a sonic exploration of love’s complexities, blending lush textures with crystalline guitar tones and subtle drumming. Lyrically, “Gulong-Gulo” explores the emotional tug-of-war in choosing to fight for a relationship rather than letting it fade instantly.
The band admits, “It’s more of a reflection of how a relationship can be. There will always be highs and lows, and it’s about knowing that your relationship is bigger than the occasional fights, so you fix it.”
Produced by Raymund Marasigan and Buddy Zabala, the track also features an arrangement by Zabala, with contributions from Badjao de Castro of IV of Spades, who adds a fresh and distinct approach to drumming.
Imago is composed of Kharren “Kurei” Granada (vocals), Myrene “Maps” Academia (bass), Tim Cacho (guitar) and Mervin Panganiban (drums). For more than two decades, the pop-rock quartet has solidified its presence as one of the most influential bands for the last two decades. The group’s debut album, Probably Not But Most Definitely, was regarded by critics as a game-changing release for merging alternative rock with ethnic, world and Celtic music influences.
The follow-up albums, Take 2 and Blush, yielded more hits for the band, including chart-topping songs “Akap,” “Anino,” “Taralets” and “Sundo.”
With lineup changes and an ever-evolving sound, the band has managed to maintain its legacy with music releases that showcase emotional vulnerability and depth. Imago is currently working on its forthcoming EP, to be released soon.
