Filipino indie underground favorite Ligaya Escueta drops fuzzy new single, “Penelope,” now available on all digital music platforms worldwide via Offshore Music. This marks Ligaya Escueta’s first track as an official four-piece outfit, pivoting towards a heavier yet dreamier sound. 

The follow-up to “June” will also be accompanied by a music video, slated for release on the same day, November 13 (via Offshore Music). 

A lucky day for the baby bats out there: the new track ‘Penelope’ coincides with Friday the 13th, a strikingly apt choice for a song steeped in hazy, dreamlike melancholia with brooding undertones. Complemented by distorted guitars and grounded synths, the song conveys the shaky feeling of disembodiment in one’s own skin.  

“Body image is something I’ve been struggling with for years,” Escueta admits. “I feel like once I feel at peace with my appearance, it’s only a matter of time until I lose confidence again. It’s a really disappointing and disheartening cycle I wish no one had to go through.” According to Escueta, the sheogaze-inflected track sounds more cohesive and collaborative than her previous releases. The songwriting and production process reflects the band’s current creative direction, with each member contributing their piece of the pie while being more open to each other’s input.

Stream “Penelope,” out now on all digital streaming platforms. The band will go live on Instagram to celebrate the release, with an additional premiere of their “June” music video via Ligaya Escueta’s YouTube channel.