polaris. To Release New Single “Isip”
The Cabanatuan City-based alternative rock band is set to drop their newest single, which is about longing for someone you know you can never truly have.
By Ralph Regis
POLARIS.: Photographed by Ayer Mackryss C Genese
POLARIS.: Photographed by Ayer Mackryss C Genese
Cabanatuan City-based alternative rock band polaris. are set to release their new single, “Isip,” on September 24, 2026, under KDR Music House.
Blending elements of indie pop and alternative pop, “Isip” is a dreamy and introspective track about longing for someone you know you can never truly have. It captures the quiet ache of loving someone from afar and holding on despite the uncertainty.
The song speaks to anyone who has experienced the feeling of wanting to be with someone despite the circumstances that keep them from being together.
Formed in early 2020, polaris. draw from sounds moving through the pop, funk, alternative rock, disco, and blues genres. The band takes inspiration from iconic bands such as Queen and The Beatles, as well as OPM bands including Rivermaya, Eraserheads, P.O.T., and VST & Company.
In 2023, the band released their breakout singles “Ikaw” and “Still Waiting” under Dreamify Records (drmfy).
As we wait for the release of “Isip,” listen to the band’s most recent single, “Huling Mensahe,” below:
Frequently Asked Questions
“Isip” is a dreamy, introspective indie-pop and alternative-pop track about longing for someone you can never truly have, capturing the quiet ache of loving from afar.
polaris. is an alternative rock band from Cabanatuan City, formed in early 2020, blending pop, funk, alternative rock, disco, and blues influences into their sound.
polaris. cites Queen and The Beatles alongside OPM acts Rivermaya, Eraserheads, P.O.T., and VST & Company as key influences shaping their genre-blending sound.
In 2023, polaris. released breakout singles “Ikaw” and “Still Waiting” under Dreamify Records (drmfy), building momentum ahead of their newest single, “Isip.”
Ahead of the release of “Isip,” fans can stream polaris.’s most recent single, “Huling Mensahe,” currently available to listen to on Spotify.

Ralph Regis
Ralph Regis is a Lifestyle and Culture Writer at Billboard Philippines, where he bridges the worlds of film, television, fashion, art, food, and cultural trends with both the local and international music scene.
He has written extensively about artist collaborations, brand partnerships, and pop culture moments that connect back to music. He also brings stories to life through in-depth interviews with musicians and personalities, drawing on their diverse perspectives, opinions, and reflections on the human condition.
In addition, Ralph also writes about music releases across a wide range of genres, including pop, hip-hop, P-pop, and rock, highlighting both rising and established artists. With a passion for storytelling that goes beyond trends, he explores how music is part of our daily lives in one form or another, connecting culture, experiences, and everything in between.