Rappler Talk Entertainment: Ben&Ben on 8 years as a band with ‘Saranggola’

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MANILA, Philippines – Ben&Ben is back with a new single, “Saranggola,” a hopeful, grateful song about friendship as it goes through life’s many seasons. It will be included in an upcoming special edition of their latest album.

The nine-piece outfit recently held an intimate show at Quezon City’s Jess & Pat’s where they performed the song for a small group of loyal fans — also made more fun by the surprise appearance of viral star Christopher “What Happen, Vella?” Diwata. 

We caught up with the group before their show, and we talked to them about their journey as a band, as the new song is also a celebration of their eight years as a group. The band is the first to admit that eight years might not seem that long a time, but for them, it is still an important milestone — and a moment to reflect on how they’ve grown not just as musicians but also as friends. 

As the group embarks on a world tour starting this month, their 8th anniversary, marked by “Saranggola,” feels quite like a touchstone too, that will help guide the band in the years to come. 

Catch our interview with them at 6 pm on Thursday, May 22, only here on Rappler. – Rappler.com