What began as an idea has become a reality. This collaboration proves that dreams can come true.

Before announcing the collaboration, SUYEN, a solo indie artist signed to filtered music, shared her desire to work with other artists after releasing her self-titled debut EP, “Suyen Imnida.” In several interviews, she mentioned that one of her dream collaborations would be with the renowned OPM rock band Sandwich, which she has loved since childhood. With their record labels, PolyEast Records and Filtered Music, a collaboration seemed possible.

Indeed, they made it happen.

On May 9th, SUYEN officially announced on her Instagram that she and Sandwich will release a song together titled “Basura,” which is now available on all music platforms.

Everyone wants to be heard and acknowledged. With the rise of social media, “keyboard warriors” have emerged—people who readily share their opinions, both positive and negative. The song “Basura” addresses this social issue, focusing on internet rumor- mongering and bullying. It highlights how these often consist of empty and baseless comments about individuals and social topics.

“There are children, partners, families, friends and careers that get caught in the crossfire.” Raymund Marasigan, vocalist of Sandwich, claims. In addition, he says that the goal of the song is to encourage people to have empathy towards others.

Collaborating on the track was a rewarding experience for both artists, as they learned a great deal from one another throughout the process. SUYEN mentioned that it was a refreshing change of pace to witness another person’s approach to songwriting, especially since she usually works independently on her projects.

Sandwich also found the experience invigorating, as it encouraged them to be more relaxed and experimental with melody-making. The fusion of their styles felt seamless, resulting in a sound that is both unique and familiar—one that still reflects their identities.