After gaining prominence in 2025 with the viral success of “Pag-ibig Ay Kanibalismo II” and “Kalapastangan,” Filipino alt-rock band Fitterkarma starts the new year right with the launch of their upcoming new single, “Aswang Sa Maynila,” taking place at 123 Block, Mandaluyong City, on February 14, 2026.
Produced by Fitterkarma, in partnership with GNN and ONErpm, Bangungot: “Aswang Sa Maynila” Single Launch will feature an hour-long set from the band, alongside a carefully curated lineup of support acts.
“Fans can expect a very exciting lineup of artists supporting us,” frontman Joao de Leon shares in a press statement. “For our set, we’ll be playing more songs than usual, including some older tracks and unreleased material. We’re also preparing a few surprising covers, which we’re really excited to share.”
Set for a release a day before the launch, “Aswang Sa Maynila” explores themes of displacement and longing, reflecting “the feeling of not belonging in someone’s heart no matter what you do.”
“It captures the frustration of wanting to say so much to a person you care about but ultimately feeling powerless and unheard,” Joao adds.
The track was composed by Joao de Leon, with bandmates Soph, Ders, and Mikee contributing their respective parts. Production duties were handled by Xergio Ramos, who added elements to the arrangement and helped Fitterkarma balance all of their ideas. Drawing influence from J-Rock and heavier-leaning music styles, the song also features guest vocals from Kai Sevillano of Novocrane. “Having Kai as the voice of the track also marks our first collaboration with another artist, which makes this release especially exciting for us,” Joao reveals.
Apart from launching their new single on a live music platform, Bangungot: “Aswang Sa Maynila” Single Launch also serves as Fitterkarma’s gesture of gratitude to their growing fanbase. Attendees can look forward to booths and interactive activities throughout the event.
Additional supporting acts will be announced in the coming weeks. Tickets to the show are available via https://www.bit.ly/aswangsamnl.
Fitterkarma is a Filipino art rock band known for their gothic and folklore-inspired themes, dark, emotional songwriting, and genre-bending sounds. Last year, the Filipino indie outfit achieved both commercial and critical success—thanks to their massive hit “Pag-ibig Ay Kanibalismo II,” which reached No. 1 on Spotify Philippines Top 50 chart and the Billboard Philippines Hot 100 in December 2025. The song has maintained its position on top for multiple weeks and has landed on year-end, best-of lists on notable music publications such as Billboard Philippines, Rolling Stone Philippines, and Flying Lugaw. Their other smash single, “Kalapastangan,” has also performed exceptionally well on streaming, peaking at No. 2 and No. 5 on Spotify and Billboard Philippines charts, respectively.
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