Listen: Filipino singer-songwriter Muri links up with Japanese producer Shigge in dance-infused EP, SETSUNA

The new record explores the complicated beauty of impermanence

Photo credits: Ted Orsenado

Filipino indie pop/soul artist Muri and Japanese electronic producer Shigge have finally released their first joint EP, SETSUNA.

In an intriguing fusion of cultures and genres, the 4-track release reflects on the fleeting, ephemeral nature of moments in an increasingly fast-paced world. Taking its name from the Japanese word “setsuna” which means “instant,” the EP explores impermanence, both emotionally and sonically.

Filipino artist Muri and Japanese producer Shigge to release joint EP, SETSUNA next week!

The new record combines elements of neo-soul and pop with drum n’ bass, UKG, and house music

Photo credits: Ted Orsenado

Filipino indie pop/soul artist Muri and Japanese electronic producer Shigge are slated to release their first joint EP, SETSUNA, on all digital music platforms worldwide this August 8, 2025.

A Japanese word with Buddhist origins that means “instant,” SETSUNA symbolizes the beauty of moments: they’re fleeting yet powerful.

“Our EP, SETSUNA, hopes to capture moments that can seem insignificant yet hold a lot of importance,” Muri explains. “Where insight or enlightenment arrives when we least expect it or look for it.”

One Click Straight, Jose Miguel, Shigge, Muri and more to perform at The Rest Is Noise 43

After kicking off the year with All Of The Noise PH, a landmark two-day music summit centered on discovery, dialogue, and creative exchange, The Rest Is Noise PH marks its highly anticipated return this year with its 43rd edition, TRIN 43—an intimate gathering that doubles as a love letter to community-building and DIY culture, where audiences and artists connect on a more personal and transformative level.

Set to take place on Friday, August 1 2025, at Sari-Sari Bar in Makati City, TRIN 43 continues TRIN’s vision of promoting the country’s vibrant indie music scene and harnessing its global potential. The multi-genre showcase will feature an eclectic mix of breakthrough and boundary-pushing artists from this side of the world.

Muri and Shigge capture the fleeting beauty of twilight in new song “Golden Hour”

The soulful electronic track serves as the first single off the duo’s joint EP, SETSUNA

Photo credits: Ted Orsenado

Filipino soul-pop artist Muri and Japanese electronic producer Shigge have finally dropped  “Golden Hour,” the luminous first single off their upcoming joint EP, SETSUNA—slated to be released next month.

The soulful electronic track serves as the entry point into the shared universe Muri and Shigge crafted together, capturing the fleeting beauty of twilight: the moment when day dissolves into night.

Filipino soul-pop artist Muri and Japanese electronic producer Shigge tease upcoming new track “Golden Hour”

Born in Bali, refined across continents, their joint single kicks off a new era of sonic experiments and international synergy

Filipino singer-songwriter Muri and Japanese producer Shigge have officially announced their collaborative new single, “Golden Hour,” via a minimalist teaser posted to Instagram last night, sparking anticipation for their cross-border release.

The soul-infused electronic track was conceived during an intensive songwriting camp at the AXEAN Festival in Bali, Indonesia last year, where Muri and Shigge crossed creative paths. What began as a spontaneous studio session has evolved into months of sonic exchange, with ideas bouncing fluidly between Tokyo, London, and Manila.