We Are Imaginary Drop Luchador-Influenced Music Video For New Single “Object Of My Affliction” — Watch
The track will be featured on the band’s self-titled album, which is slated for release early next year.
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Indie rock/alternative band We Are Imaginary have released the music videoMusic VideoA short film that accompanies a song, combining performance, storytelling, and visual style to promote the music. Music videos shape an artist's image, can drive viral success and fan theories,Go to Music Video Glossary for “Object of My Affliction,” the third single from their upcoming self-titled record and fifth overall, set to be released on January 9, 2026.
Directed and edited by Jam Lasin, the music videoMusic VideoA short film that accompanies a song, combining performance, storytelling, and visual style to promote the music. Music videos shape an artist's image, can drive viral success and fan theories,Go to Music Video Glossary features the trio transforming into luchadores — Mexican professional wrestlers who compete in lucha libre. It ultimately serves as a visual metaphor for freedom. The song was released on October 17, 2025, and explores themes of fragile sexual intoxication. “Where do you draw the line / Of your own decline / While praying for her favor?” the lyrics go.
The band is composed of brothers Ahmad Tanji on vocals and guitars, and Khalid Tanji on guitars, together with JJ Rodriguez on drums. Their highly anticipated release, issued through Eikon Records Philippines, will be available on vinyl for PHP 2,500. Only 108 copies will be pressed, and pre-orders are now open exclusively through Eikon Records’ Facebook page.
They are also scheduled to perform on Day 1 of the Pinoy Playlist Music Festival 2025, happening on Friday, November 28, at 6:00 PM in the Zobel de Ayala Recital Hall.
Watch the music videoMusic VideoA short film that accompanies a song, combining performance, storytelling, and visual style to promote the music. Music videos shape an artist's image, can drive viral success and fan theories,Go to Music Video Glossary for “Object of My Affliction” below:
We Are Imaginary has been rocking out since its formation in 2008. Aside from releasing albums, the band has represented the Philippines at several international events, including the 2015 Grass Tone Sound Festival in Thailand, Rocking the Region 2017 in Singapore, and the Archipelago Festival 2017 in Indonesia.
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Directed and edited by Jam Lasin, the music video for “Object of My Affliction” shows We Are Imaginary transforming into luchadores, Mexican professional wrestlers who compete in lucha libre. The video serves as a visual metaphor for freedom, and the song was released on October 17, 2025.
“Object of My Affliction” is the third single from We Are Imaginary’s self-titled record, set for release on January 9, 2026, through Eikon Records Philippines. The song itself was released on October 17, 2025, ahead of the album, with the music video following.
We Are Imaginary was scheduled to perform on Day 1 of Pinoy Playlist Music Festival 2025, on Friday, November 28, at 6:00 PM in the Zobel de Ayala Recital Hall. The set came a few weeks after the single’s release.
We Are Imaginary is a trio of brothers Ahmad Tanji on vocals and guitars and Khalid Tanji on guitars, with JJ Rodriguez on drums. The band formed in 2008 and has represented the Philippines at festivals in Thailand, Singapore, and Indonesia.
The self-titled album was set to be issued on vinyl for PHP 2,500, with only 108 copies pressed. Pre-orders were open exclusively through Eikon Records’ Facebook page, and the release was handled by Eikon Records Philippines, the label behind the album.
