Miguel Benjamin looks pensive. He’s asked for 15 seconds to think after I’ve asked my first question — “How would you describe your journey as a band so far?” — and his brows furrow like he’s deep in thought. He, along with the eight other members that make up the OPM juggernaut that is Ben&Ben, are all spread out around different parts of the Billboard Philippines studio dressing room. Guitarist Poch Barretto and violinist Kiefer Cabugao are near the room’s entrance, eating their lunch. Miguel’s co-lead vocalist and twin brother Paolo is having his hair straightened by the stylist. Bassist Agnes Reoma, keyboardist Pat Lasaten, as well as percussionists Andrew de Pano, Toni Muñoz, and drummer Jam Villanueva are all having their makeup done on the opposite end of the room. “I think with six years as a band… our journey has been one of constant growth and evolution,” Miguel..
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