With the massive success of their song "Uhaw," Baguio-based band Dilaw takes a leap of faith as they venture into the music scene. Taking over local radio channels and headlining music festivals, Dilaw proves they are more than just a hitmaker.  

During their intimate press conference at the Teatrino Promenade in Greenhills on Oct. 3, Dilaw shared that they've been on a rollercoaster ride for almost five months after moving from Baguio to Manila. 

"Honestly speaking, we haven't had the time to fully grasp everything because everything is super fast ever since we stepped foot in Manila, we've done nothing but gigs but we are greatful to do it," Leon said.  

Launching their newest single, "Orasa," the band puts on another lyrical masterpiece to give the listeners a whole new rollercoaster of feelings. 

“Orasa” focuses more on how bittersweet it is. It has a repetitive sound and steady rhythm, but the choir chants account for the fullness of the song. 

“Tungkol siya sa mga na-witness kong nadededz na pag-ibig, yung malapit na mag-break,” vocalist and songwriter Dilaw Obero explains. 

On why the song is titled that way, he adds, “Kapag andun ka kasi sa sitwasyon na yun, pakiramdam mo lahat paulit-ulit lang — parang binabali-baliktad lang na orasa bawat araw." 

From duo to a six-piece band 

What started as a two-piece band with the frontman Dilaw Obero and guitarist/self-proclaimed "macho dancer" Vie dela Rosa. It eventually expanded to a six-piece band of talented musicians who love creating music. 

Vie shared his experience on how they managed to transition, adding four members to their group. 

"Medyo nahirapan lang kami nung una kasi hindi pa kami ganun magkakasama ng matagal pero dahil inspired and ready to commit, and take the risk kasama namin ni Dilaw dun kami parang pursigido gawin yung music namin' Vie said. 

(It was a bit difficult at first because we hadn't been together for a long time, but because we were inspired and ready to commit and take the risk with Dilaw and me, we persevered in making our music.) 

The band now includes two sets of siblings: Leon Altomonte on lead guitar, En Altomonte, plays the keys and synths, Vie dela Rosa also on guitars, and his brother Wayne dela Rosa stepped in to be the bassist. 

According to Leon, having a sibling in the band has its own pros and cons, but he is happy to be enjoying the stage with En, doing the thing they both love: music. 

"There are pros and cons to being in a band with your sibling. Siblings have a way of getting each other that no one else can understand. That means it's easier to share information, and that also means it's easier to get on each other's nerves. But at the end of the day, I really like performing with my sibling," He said. 

As they began their music journey under Warner Music Philippines, Dilaw hopes to bring and inspires more local and talented musicians to give it their best shot and hope for the best.

"Strike while the iron is metal!” the six members shouted in unison.