AECH’s new single that stands out as a love letter to their homeland, Antipolo City.<\/p>\n
AECH (pronounced \u201cH\u201d), a rising Filipino band mixing country and rock, just dropped a new single called \u201cHighlands.\u201d
\nReleased on April 4, in commemoration of its cityhood anniversary, the song is a personal shoutout to their hometown, Antipolo City.<\/p>\n
It\u2019s filled with hope, pride, and hometown nostalgia, wrapped in a laidback country sound.
\nThis release follows their debut EP The Afternoon (2024), and it\u2019s clear\u2014AECH is carving out their own lane in OPM.<\/p>\n
Formed in summer 2023, the band\u2019s been steadily gaining fans through live gigs and features\u2014like their spot on Wish 107.5.
\n\u201cHighlands\u201d marks another big step.<\/p>\n
The lyrics paint Antipolo clearly:
\n\u201cFrom the highest mountains to the falling falls.\u201d
\nIt\u2019s calm, proud, and real.
\nThe hook\u2014\u201cLiving in the Highlands, where the music plays\u201d\u2014feels like home.<\/p>\n
They officially launched the single on April 5 at How \u0171 Brewin’ Music Cafe with other indie artists: Azul, Jerry Something, Audiovault, Yes Friday, GRIDN, and Race to Valhalla.
\nIt was small and packed with love\u2014exactly the kind of setting that shows how tight AECH is with the local scene.<\/p>\n
Watch the lyric video below.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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