From small bedroom recording set-up,
To a prominent fixture in the line of Indie OPM.
Known for curating introspective, melancholic storytelling. Carousel Casualties is back with their jangly guitar riffs.
From early hits like “Leona” and their Awit Award-nominated track “Margarita” to their debut album Static Electricity Dreams of Longevity.
Carousel Casualties band members Emmie, Pau, Tep, and Ryan have mastered the art of capturing young adult melancholy.
Now, they are back with their latest dream-pop single, “nananabik”—a somber, rain-ready anthem that delivers a sonically adventurous sneak peek into their highly anticipated sophomore album, cattleya.
For Rainy Day Vibes
Pick up the phone, because Carousel Casualties is back!
The Filipino indie pop band just dropped their latest single, “nananabik,” and it is the perfect somber, dream-pop anthem for the rainy weather.
While they are already well-known for their signature jangly guitars and deeply introspective storytelling, this new track takes things a step further. It captures that painfully relatable late-night struggle of wanting to call someone, even when you know you shouldn’t.
Consequently, the melodies fizzle and gleam like streetlights, delivering a familiar yet sonically adventurous experience.
Late-Night Overthinking as a Movie
According to lead vocalist and songwriter Emmie Villegas, the track explores a very specific narrative loop. He pictures someone pacing around their apartment craving answers, trying to sleep, and miserably failing.
Meanwhile, the internal debate just keeps spinning with absolutely no resolution. Interestingly, the band loves drawing inspiration from TV shows and films.
Derived from this, they designed “nananabik” to feel just like an open-ended movie where the listener gets to decide how it ends.
From Bedroom Beats to Indie Staples
Ultimately, this release is just the latest milestone in their incredible journey.
Over the years, they have consistently pushed boundaries—from their 2017 debut EP Madison to their viral hit “hindi ko alam.”
Now, band members Emmie, Pau, Ryan, and Tep are building massive momentum for their highly anticipated 2026 album, Cattleya.
You can stream “nananabik” on all digital platforms right now, so make sure to check it out!
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