Moonstar88’s Timeless Sound Lives On At ‘Habambuhay’ Album Launch
The beloved OPM band brings Moonstareros together for an intimate album launch at the Backyard Warehouse Studio.
Moonstar88. Photographed by Roxanne Nebres.
Moonstar88. Photographed by Roxanne Nebres.
Resonating with listeners across generations, Moonstar88 celebrated their enduring musical legacy with the launch of their latest album, Habambuhay, in an intimate 360-degree show.
Held on October 14, 2026 at the Backyard Warehouse Studio in Quezon City, the album launch gathered the band’s devoted fans, known as Moonstareros, as vocalist Maysh Baay, guitarist Herbert Hernandez, and drummer Bon Sundiang performed a one-hour set featuring tracks from the album alongside longtime hits.
The setlistSetlistThe carefully ordered list of songs an artist plans to perform at a concert. A thoughtful setlist balances hits with deeper cuts and builds energy across the night, and fansGo to Setlist Glossary included “Goma,” “Pareho,” “Basta Gawin Mo Lang ang Lahat,” “Kape Tayo,” “Ding Dong,” “Sydney,” and “Habambuhay” from the new record, while fans also sang along to familiar favorites, “Sulat,” “Migraine,” and “Torete.”
Moonstar88 at Backyard Live. Photographed by Roxanne Nebres.
Released on October 12, 2026 under EMI Records, Habambuhay explores love, memory, and everything in between through 12 tracks that broaden Moonstar88’s songwriting beyond heartache to include loss, family dynamics, faith, and everyday Filipino experiences.
Drawing from their personal experiences and relationships, the band hopes listeners can find their own stories in the album. As Bon said to Billboard Philippines, the title track of the same name, in particular, is “para sa mga tao na may gustong sabihin sa right person, but they don’t know how to collectively say it.”
Bhert also described the album as “universal,” bringing together stories and emotions that resonate with listeners regardless of age or era.
At the heart of Habambuhay is Moonstar88’s goal for their music to remain meaningful long after its release. “Syempre, may aspiration kami na magiging timeless ‘yung legacy namin as a band. Infinite,” the band shared.
The idea extends beyond the music through limited-edition tarot-inspired cards that fans can take home as keepsakes. Maysh explained, “For every album that we release, we always want to make the fans feel that they’re taking home a piece of art. For this one, we came up with art cards inspired by tarot na maiuuwi nila as part of their core memory.”
With audiences spanning different age groups attending their gigs and shows, the band sees the multi-generational appeal of their music as a testament to their lasting impact. Because whether they are dedicating songs to loved ones or drawing from personal anecdotes and everyday experiences, Moonstar88 offers a little something for everyone with Habambuhay.
Listen to Moonstar88’s latest album, Habambuhay, below:
