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Wickermoss collaborates with Neth Macam of SALA for their first-ever duet single 'Sa Wala'

Published Jul 23, 2025 11:39 pm
Wickermoss and Neth of SALA
Wickermoss and Neth of SALA

Wickermoss breaks new ground with their latest single, “Sa Wala,” a collaboration with Neth Macam of fellow OPM band SALA. 

Produced by Kedy Sanchez and Wickermoss under AltG Records, a sublabel of GMA Music, the track is officially released on all digital streaming platforms on July 25.

Composed by Neth, vocalist and keyboardist of SALA, “Sa Wala” was born from his college experiences. “May ka-M.U. (mutual understanding) ako na hindi kami matuluy-tuloy kasi parehas kaming may pangit na experiences. Tapos dinamay ko sila (Wickermoss) para malungkot din sila,” Neth shares with a laugh.

What started as a deeply personal story soon turned into a special collaboration. When Wickermoss guitarist Rigil Borromeo first heard the song, he immediately pictured it as a duet. “Para silang nag-uusap sa kanta—‘yung kwento, ‘yung pagka-arrange nung song—verse ni Neth, tapos sasagot si Allen.”

This track marks several exciting firsts for Wickermoss: it’s their first true pop song, their first duet, and a standout moment of creative partnership with Neth. The band also experimented with altered guitar tunings throughout the song, giving it a fresh texture that sets it apart from their usual sound. The single was arranged by Wickermoss, mixed by Russell delos Santos, with music and lyrics by Neth himself.

Meanwhile, Wickermoss bassist Roger Alcantara believes the song’s strength lies in its universality. “Kahit hindi mo pinagdaanan exactly ‘yung kay Neth, in some form napagdaanan mo ‘yan eh.” Guitarist Reiman Gesmundo adds that it captures that fear of wasting time on something that might never work out.

Listeners may find themselves clinging to certain lines. For Neth, it’s “Ang puso’y pag-iisipin,” a lyric he fought hard to keep. 

“Nilaban ko ‘yun kasi favorite ko siya, kaya hindi ko hinayaang mabago.” 
Meanwhile, Wickermoss’ Allen Lucas points to "kung para lang to sa wala, hindi na kita hihintayin," which distills the song's quiet ache.

More than just telling the story of a love that never quite blossomed, “Sa Wala” offers a gentle reminder. As Neth puts it, “Kahit anong masasama ninyong experience, bibigyan ninyo ‘yung mga sarili ninyo ng chance na magmahal at mahalin ulit.”

Listen to “Sa Wala” by Wickermoss and Neth of SALA, starting July 25 on all digital streaming platforms, and let it echo your memories of almosts, maybes, and words left unsaid.

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