Esremborak Long To Erase Heartache In New Single “Tenchu” – Listen
The five-piece band recently made their debut on the Billboard Philippines charts with 2025 single “Mahal Maghamal.”
Courtesy of Esremborak.
Courtesy of Esremborak.
Esremborak have returned with their newest single, “Tenchu,” arriving as the five-piece ukulele rock band’s first release of the year.
Released on September 11, 2026, the single playfully references the beloved cartoon character Doraemon in its chorus, asking the robotic cat for one of his futuristic gadgets from his four-dimensional pocket — specifically, one that could erase the memories and pain left behind by a relationship that ended badly. At its core, “Tenchu” captures the frustration of realizing that someone you once believed was “the one” has instead become a source of heartbreak.
The song reflects on the aftermath of the relationship, with the band wishing they could undo ever meeting the person in the first place with the lyrics: “Bakit pa nakilala pa kita / Nalimot na tuloy pakiramdam ng pag-iisa / Sa lahat ng sakit na naidulot / At sa pusong binabalot ng lungkot.”
“Tenchu” arrives shortly after a major milestone for Esremborak, who made their debut on the Billboard Philippines Hot 100 with “Mahal Magmahal.” Originally released in January 2025, the track entered the chart dated August 29, 2026 and currently sits at No. 47, having spent three weeks on the list.
Esremborak is currently composed of vocalist Mc Mislan, bassist Michael Tamayo, ukulele players Nathaniel Panganiban and Jun Rivera, and drummer Steven “Peds” Pedro. The group distinguished themselves through their ukulele-driven rock sound and has built a reputation for songs that blend humor and sincerity. They released their debut EP Basura Songs in April 2019, followed by the single “Chrisremborak” in December of the same year.
Listen to Esremborak’s latest single, “Tenchu,” below:
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“Tenchu” reflects on the aftermath of a failed relationship, playfully referencing Doraemon’s four-dimensional pocket as the band wishes for a gadget to erase painful memories. It captures the frustration of realizing someone once believed to be “the one” became a source of heartbreak.
“Tenchu” was released on September 11, 2026, marking Esremborak’s first single release of the year. It follows their Billboard Philippines Hot 100 debut earlier in 2026 with “Mahal Magmahal.”
Yes, Esremborak debuted on the Billboard Philippines Hot 100 with “Mahal Magmahal,” originally released in January 2025. The track entered the chart dated August 29, 2026, and currently sits at No. 47 after three weeks on the list.
Esremborak is composed of vocalist Mc Mislan, bassist Michael Tamayo, ukulele players Nathaniel Panganiban and Jun Rivera, and drummer Steven “Peds” Pedro. The five-piece band is known for its ukulele-driven rock sound blending humor and sincerity.
Esremborak released their debut EP, “Basura Songs,” in April 2019, followed by the single “Chrisremborak” in December of the same year. “Mahal Magmahal” later became their Billboard Philippines Hot 100 debut.
