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Lola Amour embarks on an exciting musical journey with ‘Maria’
OPM band Lola Amour had an unforgettable experience working on their latest collaboration, crafting a new song at a songwriting camp in Malaysia.
OPM band Lola Amour had an unforgettable experience working on their latest collaboration, crafting a new song at a songwriting camp in Malaysia.
During an intimate media conference, lead guitarist Zoe Gonzales shared how the camp opened new doors for the band.
During an intimate media conference, lead guitarist Zoe Gonzales shared how the camp opened new doors for the band.
“I think this writing camp, I felt like it opens so much opportunities na it is possible to work with producers and other artists na it’s not really as much of a hurdle than we thought. It was very pleasant the way we actually want this,” Zoe said.
“I think this writing camp, I felt like it opens so much opportunities na it is possible to work with producers and other artists na it’s not really as much of a hurdle than we thought. It was very pleasant the way we actually want this,” Zoe said.
Drummer Raffy Perez echoed this sentiment, emphasizing how collaborating with producers at the camp broadened their creative perspective.
Drummer Raffy Perez echoed this sentiment, emphasizing how collaborating with producers at the camp broadened their creative perspective.
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“The songwriting camp really opened our eyes to be really familiar on how a band can work on the producer and I think we all love the idea so much that we decided to push for it,” Raffy said.
“The songwriting camp really opened our eyes to be really familiar on how a band can work on the producer and I think we all love the idea so much that we decided to push for it,” Raffy said.
He went on, "At the same time, it also helps us evolve on how to accept different perspectives when it comes to music so despite us having different songs from our old songs, it is still called Lola Amour, just evolved.”
He went on, "At the same time, it also helps us evolve on how to accept different perspectives when it comes to music so despite us having different songs from our old songs, it is still called Lola Amour, just evolved.”
Lola Amour collaborated with Australian artist Oliver Cronin for the ballad song “Maria”, which they wrote at the camp. The song was released last January 30 as part of the deluxe edition of Oliver’s EP, Edge of Paradise.
Lola Amour collaborated with Australian artist Oliver Cronin for the ballad song “Maria”, which they wrote at the camp. The song was released last January 30 as part of the deluxe edition of Oliver’s EP, Edge of Paradise.
"Maria" tells the story of Oliver and Lola Amour’s lead singer, Pio Dumayas, both deeply in love with Maria—unaware of her secret betrayal.
"Maria" tells the story of Oliver and Lola Amour’s lead singer, Pio Dumayas, both deeply in love with Maria—unaware of her secret betrayal.
Reflecting on the creative process, saxophonist Jeff Abueg discussed the initial challenges the band faced while working on the song.
Reflecting on the creative process, saxophonist Jeff Abueg discussed the initial challenges the band faced while working on the song.
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“First biggest challenge, I guess was having the right genre that was in the band scope or field of scope,” Jeff admitted.
“First biggest challenge, I guess was having the right genre that was in the band scope or field of scope,” Jeff admitted.
He explained that the band initially found it challenging as they are not just collaborating with an international artist but also producers.
He explained that the band initially found it challenging as they are not just collaborating with an international artist but also producers.
“That was, I assumed, quite a hurdle because there was also a producer, there was also an Australian artist but the feel of the ballad is something that the band has ever touched,” he admitted. “That was one of the biggest hurdles that the band has overcome to make ‘Maria.’”
“That was, I assumed, quite a hurdle because there was also a producer, there was also an Australian artist but the feel of the ballad is something that the band has ever touched,” he admitted. “That was one of the biggest hurdles that the band has overcome to make ‘Maria.’”
According to a press release, the song marks a significant step toward the band’s goal of expanding their reach globally and solidifying their presence in the international music scene.
According to a press release, the song marks a significant step toward the band’s goal of expanding their reach globally and solidifying their presence in the international music scene.
With a promising start to 2025, Lola Amour teased upcoming releases that fans can look forward to in the coming months.
With a promising start to 2025, Lola Amour teased upcoming releases that fans can look forward to in the coming months.
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“As mentioned before, the band has a bunch of songs that are ready to be released and we actually worked with producers with those songs,” Raffy shared.
“As mentioned before, the band has a bunch of songs that are ready to be released and we actually worked with producers with those songs,” Raffy shared.
“Moving forward, these songs that we are gonna release soon have been made by the producers. Hopefully it can hit well.”
“Moving forward, these songs that we are gonna release soon have been made by the producers. Hopefully it can hit well.”
Consisting of Raffy, Jeff, Zoe, Pio, Manu Dumayas, trumpeter Angelo Mesina, and keyboardist David Yuhico, Lola Amour has solidified its place as one of the Philippines' most beloved indie bands known for their hit songs “Raining In Manila,” “Fallen,” “dahan-dahan,” “Madali,” “Closer Than Before,” among others.
Consisting of Raffy, Jeff, Zoe, Pio, Manu Dumayas, trumpeter Angelo Mesina, and keyboardist David Yuhico, Lola Amour has solidified its place as one of the Philippines' most beloved indie bands known for their hit songs “Raining In Manila,” “Fallen,” “dahan-dahan,” “Madali,” “Closer Than Before,” among others.
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