SB19 delivers another club anthem just in time for the summer!
The P-Pop powerhouse links
up with US-based producer/DJ Ian Asher and Chinese electronic producer Terry
Zhong for their new single “Moonlight,” released today under Liquid
State/Sony Music Philippines.
Infused with sweat-spangled
beats and deep, infectious grooves, the dance-pop banger channels romantic
desires in the best way possible. As the chorus sums it up, “Doing what we
do in the moonlight / I’ll be loving you, baby all night,” the
award-winning pop quintet expresses the song’s sensual pining with remarkable
finesse, basking in the glow of the night’s blissful moment.
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.”
"Moonlight" serves
as SB19’s first release since 2023’s “GENTO,” which became a viral sensation on
TikTok and other similar platforms in the Philippines and Asia.
The P-Pop group recently wrapped up their successful “PAGTATAG!” World
Tour in Japan on April 29, and is currently gearing up for a two-day concert in
Manila on May 18 and 19 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.
SB19’s “Moonlight” (with Ian Asher and Terry Zhong) is out now on all digital music platforms worldwide via Liquid State/Sony Music Philippines.
About Liquid State
Liquid State, founded by Sony Music and Tencent
Music Entertainment, is the home for electronic artists from the Asia region
and internationally. The label focuses on developing and showcasing the
abundant existing local talent across the continent, while providing unrivalled
support for international electronic artists. Since its inception in 2018, the
label has over 15 billion streams across its catalogue, with original music
releases from the likes of JVKE, Alan Walker, Alesso, R3HAB, Stray Kids, Steve
Aoki, Jolin Tsai, Zhou Shen, BOBBY (iKon), CORSAK, Lay Zhang, Imanbek, WUKONG,
Monsta X and Kang Daniel among many more.
About Sony
Music Entertainment
At Sony Music Entertainment,
we honor the creative journey. Our creators shape movements, culture,
communities, even history. And we’ve played a pioneering role in music history,
from establishing the first-ever music label to inventing the flat disc record.
We’ve nurtured some of music’s most iconic artists and produced some of the
most influential recordings of all time. Today, we work in more than 100
countries, supporting a diverse and distinctive roster of talented creators at
every level and on every stage. Situated at the intersection of music,
entertainment, and technology, we bring imagination and expertise to emerging
products and platforms, embrace new business models, and employ breakthrough
tools—all to support the creative community’s experimentation, risk-taking, and
growth. And we form deep, trusted, cause-based partnerships to uplift and
empower communities around the world. Sony Music Entertainment is part of the
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