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OPM band Nior takes listeners on a rollercoaster ride of emotions with its newest single under GMA Music titled "Ethanol."
Now available on all digital streaming platforms, "Ethanol" is about falling in love and accepting one's imperfections.
The vocalist and songwriter Gabrielle Van Polanen Petel shared, "I wrote it last year after a gig I went to with my boyfriend. It was a local gig with different local artists, and I was there to witness their original compositions. After that, I was highly influenced and inspired to make one."
OPM band Nior PHOTO FROM GMA MUSIC
Petel assured that listeners can relate to their latest love song, "It is highly based on experience. Every time I make a song, I want it to always relate with other people. This song specifically encapsulates my experiences in the past as well as in the present. The idea is that when you enter a relationship, it's quite a rollercoaster ride. You learn to adjust and to accept the flaws and imperfections the other person has."
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If there's one thing Nior wants to impart to their listeners is that love involves compromise, especially during trials and uncertainties.
"I want them to know that it's normal to feel unsure in a relationship because as time passes by and you get comfortable with them, you gradually learn how to accept and voice out your opinions. It's just a matter of patience and understanding," Petel said.
Formed in April 2023, the name Nior reflects the band's dynamic mix of juniors and seniors, while also symbolizing camaraderie, as it also means "bro."
Featuring Petel (vocals), Brian Nucup (rhythm guitar/vocals), Jessie Ocampo (drums), Paul Tanchiatco (lead guitar), and Christian Cervera Mallari (bass), the band specializes in indie, OPM, and alternative music but welcomes other genres.
