The newly signed Sony Music Philippines act embraces youthful energy, sisterhood, and the exhilarating uncertainty of catching feelings
Davao-based girl group DAELUX makes its P-Pop pre-debutwith “Like That,” released under Sony Music Entertainment.
The seven-member group’s latest offering centers on the excitement and uncertainty of falling in love and whether those feelings could be reciprocated. With playful lyrics and bouncy, upbeat energy, the feel-good pop anthem captures mixed emotions and frustration over reading signals and wondering where a relationship might lead.
“We were drawn to this theme because the feeling of liking someone and trying to figure out where you stand is something a lot of people can relate to,” DAELUX admits. “There’s excitement, but there’s also that uncertainty when you start overthinking little actions. For us, Like That captures that stage in a fun and lighthearted way. We may all have different experiences and perspectives on love, but the song reflects that real feeling of wanting clarity while still hoping the other person feels the same way.”
Instead of moping on the track’s complicated sentiments, “Like That” approaches the experience with optimism and youthful candor. Beneath its bright exterior, the song encourages confidence in expressing genuine emotions, especially when fear of rejection makes silence tempting.
The track also reflects the Filipino pop group’s sonic identity, with familiar storytelling and a clear sense of duality. The group embraces its free-spirited side while making room for a softer, more emotional dimension, allowing the music to reflect how young people navigate relationships, self-expression, and growing into themselves.
“We think one of the biggest messages of the song is not to be afraid of truly expressing what you feel toward another person,” DAELUX explains. “It’s okay to be vulnerable, as long as you also know your worth and what you truly deserve.”
“Like That” is produced by Pao Lofranco with AndreaH as a co-writer, while the members contribute their own creative ideas to the songwriting process. Throughout its development, the group made several revisions, working closely with the production team and label to ensure the final arrangement felt authentic to DAELUX.
The song’s harmonies were arranged with the help of their vocal coach, Ma’am Shelley, who also worked on distributing the vocal parts to highlight the individual qualities of each member’s voice.
“While recording, we tried to bring ourselves back to a younger and more innocent feeling—when you’re still a little unsure and inexperienced when it comes to love,” DAELUX says. “We think that helped give the song its bright, playful, and youthful feel.”
“Like That” is DAELUX’s first release since partnering with Sony Music Philippines, bringing its distinct P-Pop brand to a wider audience.
“Being part of Sony Music is a huge opportunity for us. It gives us the chance to learn, grow, and take our music more seriously as artists. Working with them has also encouraged us to think bigger while still staying true to who DAELUX is,” shares the seven-piece group.
With all seven members hailing from Davao (CK, Alice, Ara, Rhya, Slane, Zyra, and Riri), DAELUX represents a homegrown P-Pop story that extends beyond the group itself. The team behind its music and performance video also comes from the city, creating a shared creative ecosystem that has helped shape the group’s sound, visuals, and identity from the ground up.
DAELUX’s “Like That” is out now on all digital platforms worldwide via Sony Music Entertainment.
Source: Nyou