Cup of Joe 

MANILA -- Alternative pop band Cup of Joe is set to kick off 2025 with a bang as they headline its second major concert at the iconic Araneta Coliseum on February 8 and 9, 2025. 

The two-night event has already sold out, marking another milestone in the band’s career.

Band member Gian Bernardino expressed his excitement, saying, “Lagi ko sinasabi, it all feels like a fever dream. I think it’s every child’s dream to perform sa Araneta Coliseum. Nung bata pa lang ako, pinapangarap ko na isigaw yung, ‘What’s up, Araneta!’”

Adding to the excitement, Cup of Joe is also set to release its newest album, “Silakbo,” on January 17. The album, composed of ten songs, explores the five stages of grief — denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance.

Band member Raphaell Ridao shared his thoughts on the album, saying, “Because this is our first major album, we wanted to do something different. Mga previous songs namin very energetic, pero this time we wanted to be very emotional, very raw. When we look at the songs we created, it was natural to come up with an idea expressing our journey through music and life. This is a compilation of what we experience and our collective raw emotions.”

To make their Araneta concerts even more special, Cup of Joe teased fans about surprise guest artists who will perform on each night, promising a unique experience for concertgoers.

Following the release of the album and the Araneta concerts, the band will embark on a regional tour to bring “Silakbo” to fans across the country:

* Baguio – March 6 and 7 at the Baguio Convention and Cultural Center

* Davao – March 22 at the SMX Convention Center, Davao City

* Cebu – March 29 at the IC Convention Center, Cebu City

The tour will allow fans to immerse themselves in the band’s heartfelt new music and witness their electrifying performances up close.