Dilaw releases album in CD format

Physical form helps build stronger connection to the art

- — Brontë H. Lacsamana

THE physical CD edition of Filipino band Dilaw’s first full-length album, RARARA, is now available at indie vinyl record shop Backspacer Records in Pasig City.

First released digitally in September under Warner Music, the album chronicles an emotional road trip that traverses pop and rock genres. Having a CD edition in a record store makes it “something real,” said guitarist Vie Dela Rosa.

As music lovers who once dreamed of having their own physical record, the CD format release is a great way to culminate their life’s work so far, he said at the launch on Jan. 30 at Backspacer Records.

“May full commitment na bibili ka ng CD, at may player ka, tapos excited kang buksan at nandoon pa 'yong mga picture ng idol mong banda (It's a full commitment of buying a CD, and owning a player, then the excitement of opening it and seeing the picture of the band you idolize),” he explained.

For guitarist Leon Altomonte, aside from the satisfaction and nostalgia of listening to a CD, the format helps “build a stronger connection to the art,” especially in the fast-paced digital age.