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Rock and roll may have set their imprint in the past but there is no harm in revisiting older music especially as tastefully done in this record. I look forward to how the band can make this genre progress for the future.

Parallels is a reimagining of some of the most beloved Bethany tracks, including arguably the most recognizable song from the band, Waiting, and more recent songs such as Beautiful Show.

The song delves into themes of self-doubt and despair. “Every decision, failure or even success,” vocalist and songwriter KC Salazar mused, “we question if we deserve them.” The emotion translated well into a song, the arrangement of which began as a completely different track from a discontinued collaboration.

It's been three long years since we last heard from Loop but here’s some exciting news for you. The indie rock gem from Iligan City are back with a bang, with their latest single Heroine and Solitude set to captivate hearts once again.

Reflecting on his creative process, Francis revealed, "I promised myself that if this song didn't make sense if I played it with just my guitar (minus all the other instruments), then it wasn't going to work. Fortunately, it turned out okay."

The challenge of finding the right words and vocals for Ocean’s big band influenced arrangement was not lost on Allen. “I knew it would be a challenge to sing on the song,” he adds. “My perspective is that when I listen to a song and I have a hard time making melodies and vocals, I know the song is going to be really good.”