Andalucia (IV of Spades album)

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Andalucia
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Studio album by
IV of Spades
ReleasedNovember 5, 2025
Genre
LanguageFilipino
Label Sony Philippines
IV of Spades chronology
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Singles from Andalucia
  1. "Aura"
    Released: July 16, 2025
  2. "Nanaman"
    Released: August 13, 2025
  3. "Konsensya"
    Released: September 10, 2025
  4. "Suliranin"
    Released: October 8, 2025

Andalucia is the upcoming second album by Filipino rock band IV of Spades. It is scheduled for release by Sony Music Philippines on November 5, 2025. The album will contain 12 tracks, of which four ("Aura", "Nanaman", "Konsensya", and "Suliranin") were previously released as the singles in 2025, after their return for nearly five years of hiatus. It is also the first album that features their lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist, Unique Salonga since his departure from the band in 2018.

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Background

In 2018, Unique Salonga left the band to pursue a solo career, [1] and the group went on indefinite hiatus in 2020. [2] In Later 2020, Zild Benitez began his solo career and released four albums. In 2021, Blaster Silonga pursued his solo career and released a few singles and four albums.

On July 16, 2025, the band officially returned with the new surprise-released single titled "Aura" under Sony Music Philippines, marking their first release in five years, and also with their new management, Balcony Music Entertainment. The song also marked Salonga's return as the band's lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist. [3] [4] On August 13, 2025, the band surprised-release their new single, titled "Nanaman" (lit. 'Again'). [5] On September 10, 2025, the band surprise-released their third single, titled "Konsensya" (lit. 'Conscience'). [6] On October 8, 2025, the band surprise-released their fourth single, titled "Suliranin" (lit. 'Problem'). [7]

The release of "Aura" as well as the group's reunion was met with mass reactions. The song received instantaneous commercial reception upon release. According to Billboard Philippines , "Aura" was an immediate success on streaming services and social media platforms. The track debuted on the magazine's record charts with two days of chart-tracking data, entering at number 28 on the Philippines Hot 100 and number 14 on the Top Philippine Songs. [8] The track peaked at number four on the Philippines Hot 100 and number three on the Top Philippine Songs. [9]

Release

On August 29, 2025, at the Wish 107.5 11th anniversary concert, the band announced that they will be releasing their second album titled Andalucia, and is set to be release on November 5, 2025, under Sony Music Philippines. [10]

On September 10, 2025, the band is set to perform at the inaguaral Filipino Music Awards at the SM Mall of Asia Arena on October 21, 2025. [11] On October 5, Karpos Multimedia announced that the band is set to perform their solo concert on December 12, 2025 at the same venue. [12]

References

  1. ↑ Villanueva, Angelica (October 30, 2024). "Unique, IV of Spade Bandmates Keep It Casual". Manila Standard . Archived from the original on July 21, 2025. Retrieved July 16, 2025.
  2. ↑ Idris, A. Azim (August 24, 2020). "IV Of Spades announce hiatus: "Living itself is a blessing"". NME . Retrieved September 28, 2025.
  3. ↑ Reyes, Juno (July 16, 2025). "IV of Spades Makes Surprise Comeback with New Single 'Aura'". Rappler . Archived from the original on July 16, 2025. Retrieved July 16, 2025.
  4. ↑ Go, Mayks (July 16, 2025). "IV Of Spades Make Long-Awaited Return With New Single "Aura"". Billboard Philippines . Archived from the original on July 16, 2025. Retrieved July 16, 2025.
  5. ↑ Saulog, Gabriel (August 13, 2025). "IV Of Spades Drop Surprise Single "Nanaman"". Billboard Philippines . Retrieved August 13, 2025.
  6. ↑ Saulog, Gabriel (September 10, 2025). "IV of Spades Drop Another Surprise Single "Konsensya"". Billboard Philippines . Archived from the original on September 10, 2025. Retrieved September 12, 2025.
  7. ↑ Regis, Ralph (October 8, 2025). "IV of Spades Release New Single "Suliranin" — Listen". Billboard Philippines . Retrieved October 8, 2025.
  8. ↑ Saulog, Gabriel (July 23, 2025). "IV Of Spades Make A Triumphant Return On Billboard Philippines' Charts With "Aura"". Billboard Philippines . Archived from the original on July 23, 2025. Retrieved July 23, 2025.
  9. ↑ Saenz, Rome (July 30, 2025). "IV Of Spades Rise To No. 4 On The Philippines Hot 100". Billboard Philippines . Retrieved July 31, 2025.
  10. ↑ Basbas, Franchesca Judine (August 30, 2025). "IV Of Spades Announce First Album In 6 Years, 'Andalucia'". Billboard Philippines . Retrieved August 30, 2025.
  11. ↑ Saenz, Rome (September 10, 2025). "IV Of Spades To Perform At The Filipino Music Awards 2025". Billboard Philippines . Retrieved September 28, 2025.
  12. ↑ Reyes, Juno (October 5, 2025). "IV of Spades to hold solo concert in December". Rappler . Retrieved October 10, 2025.
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