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GMA Network
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- GMA Network
IV of Spades explores themes of mental health, heartbreak in new single 'Nanaman'
IV of Spades dropped another surprise track! It's called 'Nanaman,' and in it, the band explores themes of heartbreak and how it affects you mentally. Written and sung by guitarist Blaster Silonga, he goes, 'Nanaman, nanaman, ako'y walang kalaban laban. Nanaman, nanaman, ako'y nawawala na sa katinuan.' The song's melody is also reminiscent of IV of Spades' signature fusion of disco and Manila Sound. In the official music video, the guys play the song in a studio space. IV of Spades made a surprise comeback in July with the single 'Aura.' It featured the complete members, Zild Benitez, Blaster Silonga, Badjao de Castro, and Unique Salonga. They performed the song live for the first time on 'All-Out Sundays' last weekend. In 2018, vocalist Unique left the band and has since had a solo career. In 2020, the remaining members of IV of Spades announced that they will be taking a break to pursue personal interests. IV of Spades were previously spotted as a group in 2022 during the Eraserheads' concert rehearsal. — Nika Roque/LA, GMA Integrated News
GMA Network
17-07-2025
- Entertainment
- GMA Network
IV of Spades returns with new single 'Aura' after 5-year hiatus
Article Inside Page IV of Spades is finally back with new music! IV of Spades just dropped their first release in five years! On Instagram, the OPM band surprised fans with the announcement of their newest single, "Aura," featuring members Zild Benitez, Blaster Silonga, Badjao de Castro, and Unique Salonga in a field for the cover art. "AURA. OUT NOW," the band wrote. Fans were overjoyed in the comments, with some saying the comeback "healed the world" and others sharing how they have been waiting years for this moment. Vocalist Unique left the band to pursue a solo career and went on to release several hit songs. In 2020, the remaining members of IV of Spades announced a hiatus to focus on "personal interests." The OPM world was heartbroken, but in 2022, hope sparked again when the complete members of IV of Spades were spotted together during Ed Sheeran's concert rehearsal in Manila. IV of Spades released their last album CLAPCLAPCLAP! in 2019. They are best known for their iconic hits "Mundo," "Come Inside of My Heart," and "Hey Barbara." Meanwhile, check out these K-pop stars who returned after a long hiatus:
GMA Network
16-07-2025
- Entertainment
- GMA Network
IV of Spades makes comeback with single 'Aura' after 5 years
After a five-year hiatus, IV of Spades is back in making some music! The OPM band announced the release of their newest single, "Aura," on Wednesday by sharing the cover art, which features members Zild Benitez, Blaster Silonga, Badjao de Castro, and Unique Salonga in a lush field. "Aura. Out now," the group wrote. The group also changed their display photos on Instagram, X (formerly Twitter) and Facebook. Meanwhile, OPM fans can't help but get excited over their comeback. "Biggest comeback of 2025??" a fan wrote on Facebook. "This was not in my Bingo Card," another user wrote. In 2018, vocalist Unique left the band and has since had a solo career. In 2020, the remaining members of IV of Spades announced that they will be taking a break to pursue personal interests. IV of Spades was last spotted as a group in 2022 during Ed Sheeran's concert rehearsal. —Jade Veronique Yap/MGP, GMA Integrated News
