Ben&Ben marks the first anniversary of their concept album The Traveller Across Dimensions (TTAD) with a slate of new releases that bring the album’s world to life. The band has launched a companion e-book and a line of plush collectibles based on characters from the TTAD universe, expanding the story beyond music and into a wider fan experience.
The album first arrived on November 29, 2024. It went on to win Album of the Year at the 2025 Awit Awards and produced several hits, including “Autumn,” “Could Be Something,” and “Triumph,” which earned Best Performance by a Group Artist. TTAD’s impact grew further after the band staged its first TTAD concert at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in December 2024. The show merged live music and animation to tell the story of Liwanag, the album’s central character. It played to a sold-out crowd and later toured major cities across the Philippines.
A Story That Travels Beyond the Album
To reach new audiences, Ben&Ben released a free e-book companion that expands the TTAD narrative. The story centers on Liwanag, a Traveller who journeys across different dimensions in search of the Duyan Dimension—a place described as the state of ultimate inner peace. Along the way, she passes through three Dimensions: Light, Energy, and Feel. Each one reveals different stages of growth, mirroring innocence, struggle, and maturity.
The e-book provides details that listeners won’t find in the album alone. It builds on the emotional and philosophical themes the band explored through Liwanag’s 12 songs. These tracks draw from Ben&Ben’s own experiences over the years—from personal challenges to collective growth as musicians and storytellers. The story asks a central question: How must we live? The band uses Liwanag’s journey as a way to explore presence, reflection, and emotional honesty.
A New Line of Plush Characters
Ben&Ben also launched the Traveller Plush Series, featuring four characters from the TTAD lore: Liwanag, Mahiwaga, Puhon, and Dilim. These collectibles allow fans to connect with TTAD more tangibly. The designs reflect the story’s focus on grounding, compassion, and emotional awareness.
The band says the message of being “present with love” sits at the heart of the TTAD universe. In the story, the phrase represents mindfulness—staying aware of one’s emotions and responding with kindness. Ben&Ben believes the plush characters and the e-book can help listeners understand that message more deeply while enjoying the creative world they’ve built.
A Continuing Journey for Fans
TTAD has become one of the band’s most ambitious projects. It blends music, animation, narrative, and now merchandise into a single universe with its own emotional arc. By offering multiple entry points—concerts, album tracks, an e-book, and collectibles—the band invites fans to follow Liwanag’s journey from discovery to transformation.
Ben&Ben continues to emphasize that the TTAD story is not just fantasy. It reflects real questions listeners face: how to stay grounded, how to grow through difficulty, and how to choose love and presence in a fast-moving world. The band hopes the new releases encourage fans to explore those themes at their own pace and in their own way.
The TTAD e-book is available for free at thetravelleracrossdimensions.com/story. Fans can also access the new collectibles and merchandise through Ben&Ben’s official channels.
Read More Stories on Simpol.ph
Ben&Ben Takes Filipino Music Global, Shares Stage with Ed Sheeran and International Stars
Ben&Ben releases heartwarming new single
Any Name’s Okay Celebrate the Beauty of Imperfect Love in Their New Single “Sungit”
