The Vowels They Orbit releases comeback single 'Una'

11/13/2021 02:38:26 AM

Alt-pop band the vowels they orbit has take a more mature direction and this became more evident with the release of its first single off the highly-anticipated sophomore EP.

The song Una not only serves as the ban's comeback single, but also a song that poetically tackles about ‘the person that used to be your everything’ sounds more of an emotional cleansing than a retreading of the good old days.

“No matter what you do, there is nothing that can replace your first,” said the acclaimed group. “Whether it’s your first love or your first day of school ever, there’s something special about the first time. It’s a relatable topic that Nikka, the songwriter and vocalist, felt the need to write about.”

Differing from their previous works, Una  is unapologetically brash and confrontational, but its sense of melodic resonance shines through the surface with exquisite vulnerability. The surging guitars and passionate vocals blow up into a calming eruption, as the anger and frustration reach for a bittersweet realization. 

“The guitars stand out the most in the track, which is a first for us,” vocalist and guitarist Nikka Melchor points out. “There’s minimal acoustic guitar, yet the two electric guitars playing harmoniously create a nostalgic feeling which we aimed for. ‘Una’ made use of a lot of different chords, as compared to our other 2-4 chord songs, resulting to more of a head bang than our usual head bop.”

For a song that is produced to feel the pain through the music even if the listener is not going through the same situation, producer Rye Sarmiento emphasizes the feeling of nostalgia with layers of instruments and usage of first takes, particularly the almost-raw vocal quality of Nikka Melchor. Sarmiento succeeds in translating the song’s vision into a wounded material through-and-through, resulting into compelling glimpses of regret, longing, and affection.

The single launch also comes with a music video [https://youtu.be/HwPMMGmwWag] directed by raliug a.k.a. Daniel Aguilar. First time working with the young creative, the vowels they orbit shares that the entire process was such a breeze, and that its concept resonates with them on an intimate level. 

“The music video highlights distractions as a coping mechanism for the sudden longing of your Una,” the band said in a statement. “You can leave your home, go see friends, and have a good time, but the memories of that person will always find a way to creep in.”

Recorded in Backdoor Studio during a 5-day lock-in session, Una serves as the first single off the vowels they orbit’s sophomore EP, soon to be released under Sony Music Philippines. 

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