Catchy dance track ‘Moonlight’ is SB19’s first release since ‘Gento’
SB19 delivers another club anthem just in time for the summer. The P-pop powerhouse teams up with US-based producer/DJ Ian Asher and Chinese electronic producer Terry Zhong for their new single “Moonlight,” released last Friday under Liquid State/Sony Music Philippines.
The dance-pop banger channels romantic desires in the best way possible. As the chorus sums it up, “Doing what we do in the moonlight/ I’ll be loving you, baby all night,” the award-winning pop quintet expresses the song’s sensual pining with remarkable finesse.
According to the P-pop kings, working with Asher and Zhong was an inspiring experience, giving them an entirely different perspective when it comes to music-making.
“We met Ian Asher during our tour in the US, and we were surprised at how talented and prolific he is at such a young age,” SB19 shared in a press statement. “This kind of music is new to us. The production is current yet experimental, but it also gives us room to explore and expand our horizons as artists.”
‘A different level’
“Moonlight” was produced by Asher, Zhong and Lenno Linjama, with mixing by Serge Courtois, who has worked with music stars like Carly Rae Jepsen, Alessia Cara, Nick Jonas, LANY and Madison Beer.
The release of “Moonlight” comes with a music video conceptualized and directed by SB19’s Justin de Dios. The minimalist vibe of the MV is paired with slick choreography that finds the multitalented boyband embracing a fun but eclectic persona.
Justin explains, “The song has euphoric undertones lyrics-wise, so I wanted to play around with that concept and inject a little bit of craziness and out-of-this-world treatment. It’s a very simple but minimalist take, but the dance choreography really elevates the visuals to a different level. I can’t really explain the concept without revealing too much. I’m just excited that this music video is in a totally different lane from anything we’ve done in the past.”
“Moonlight” serves as SB19’s first release since 2023’s “Gento.”
The P-pop group recently wrapped up their successful “Pagtatag!” world tour in Japan on April 29, and is gearing up for a two-day concert in Manila on May 18 and May 19 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.
“Moonlight” is out now on all digital music platforms worldwide via Liquid State/Sony Music Philippines.
