Ben&Ben's career is one of courage, change, and continuity

'IT IS IMPORTANT THAT WE MAKE MUSIC THAT IS TRUE FOR US SO IT CAN SPEAK TRUE TO THOSE WHO WILL LISTEN TO IT NOW AND IN THE YEARS TO COME.'

- By Ephraim Dytianquin

Seasons change, and so do people. Personal evolution is inevitable, but finding people to grow side by side with is something else entirely. Beloved indie folk-pop band Ben&Ben articulates those growing pains across multiple eras of their music, and one question they always return to is, "How much can change within a single year?"

The Traveller Across Dimensions (TTAD) tour ushers in another major shift for the band. They've been juggling appearances, shoots, and secret collabs while continually leveling up the tour all for the love of the craft. "We actually just played a spectacularly fun, successful first out-of-the-country TTAD show in Lincoln, California," Ben&Ben told The Philippine STAR. "It's been a blast playing our new songs, and we can't wait to share this with our listeners during the coming Bacolod, Davao, and Baguio legs."

All nine members have navigated life's adversities in various ways since forming almost a decade ago. Their individual journeys have left an indelible mark on one another, further nurturing their bond as a collective. "We have so many experiences that are intertwined, and it's been the greatest honor to witness each other grow. We are able to create freely and make music that speaks to who we are now. There are no limits as long as we make it together."

The members demonstrate that same camaraderie and care even amid trying times. Following their kickoff TTAD Cebu show last May 24, drummer Jam Villanueva developed De Quervain's Tenosynovitis, commonly known as "Drummer's Wrist." The band responded by adjusting the subsequent tour dates.