Filipino singer-songwriter Shanne Dandan has announced the release of her highly anticipated debut album, Kung Iyong Mamarapatin—officially set for release on October 25, 2024, via Viva Records.
The 10-track album serves as both an elegy for the unrealized self and a hopeful anthem for what is yet to come. Shanne wrote and recorded the album after experiencing profound sadness and struggling to give herself the grace and acceptance she deserves.
“Growing up, I’ve always sung what my mother and grandmother listened to,” says the indie-folk artist. “The way a singer uses their voice to tell a story has always resonated with me. Kung Iyong Mamarapatin is about saying goodbye to my broken dreams in hopes of creating new, brighter ones.”
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To celebrate the release of her debut album, the “Iyakin” singer will perform the new songs for the first time, featuring live sonic surprises and a larger backing band. The album launch will take place at Sari-Sari Cocktails in Makati City on October 25, 2024, starting at 7 p.m. Joining Shanne Dandan are some of her peers from the local music scene, including syd hartha, Coeli, jikamarie, and ALYSON.
“I think there will be a lot of crying at my album launch,” Shanne adds. “Whether they’re happy tears or not, I want people to feel whatever they need to feel through my music and let their emotions flow. For that night, I’ll be performing with a bigger band than usual, playing all the songs from the album with the people I recorded it with.”
Shanne Dandan: Kung Iyong Mamarapatin Album Launch is presented by NYOU. Early bird tickets are available for PHP500 via bit.ly/shannedandanalbumlaunch.
