The Dawn On Their 40-Year Legacy And What Lies Ahead: “As a unit, I think we’ve done quite a bit, and we’re proud to be still going at it.”

Growing up, my dad exposed me to a lot of new-wave music. Our car rides to school were accompanied by a plethora of ‘80s playlists that featured artists like Tears For Fears, Duran Duran, and Talking Heads — yet it was the addition of The Dawn that marked my first introduction to the world of OPM.  In a lot of ways, hearing more about the band from his stories surprised me. Whether it was the disbelief in realizing that “Enveloped Ideas” was from a Filipino act or even the shock of hearing the story behind the profound loss of the late (and great) Teddy Diaz, I found myself even more fascinated with the group and their roots with local music history. All these years later, “I Stand With You,” “Tulad Ng Dati” (Like Before), and their self-titled record have become staples in my Spotify library. Heck, even the vinyl reissue..