It only takes courage to start ripples of change, and Fernando Tan (a.k.a. Fern.) is full of it. Since his 2017 breakthrough single “Into You”, the singer-songwriter and producer has built a rich electro-pop canon of danceable anthems (“Started”) and moody ruminations (“Kaori”, made with PARADISE RISING). Often inspired by cinema, Fern. weaves narratives that capture the zeitgeist as his generation’s preoccupations are in the spotlight, as on 2019’s LOVELESS. With cool vocals and a glossy, new wave sheen, Fern. is at the heart of the new breed of essential Filipino pop.