10 Tracks From Wanderland’s Artist Lineup to Get You Into the Music Festival Spirit
Prepare to sing your heart out.
(SPOT.ph) Wanderland is making its highly anticipated comeback after three long years.
Let’s be honest, people attend music festivals for many reasons: some are there for the vibe, others for the community, but most will be there for the live music. With more than 20 international and local acts lined up at Wanderland: The Comeback, it can be overwhelming to get into the new music, especially if you don’t know where to start.
This is also the first year that Wanderland is welcoming more Asian acts with open arms, with performances by Sunset Rollercoaster, Bobby, Balming Tiger, HYBS, George. Of course, we can also expect local talents like Rico Blanco, No Rome, August Wahh, and Blaster.
We’ve compiled some of the artists’ top streamed songs on Spotify to get you started. There’s no shame in listening to the most popular hits—at least you can be sure they’re performing it on stage!
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Top streamed hits to listen to before Wanderland: The Comeback
“The Loneliest Time” by Carly Rae Jepsen from The Loneliest Time
The start of the decade jammed to “Call Me Maybe,” “Good Time,” and “I Really Like You,” but it’s time to make space for another Carly classic. “The Loneliest Time” is so much more than that catchy bridge that took off on TikTok. This latest single proves that Carly Rae Jepsen continues to hold the pop princess title of this generation—and she has no plans of letting it go.
Other song recommendations: “Sideways,” “Talking To Yourself,” and “Too Much”
“Lizstomania” by Phoenix from Wolfgang Amadeus Phoenix
You can count on the teens in the 2014 Tumblr era to vouch for Phoenix. French pop rock band might be veterans in the music scene, with “Lisztomania” at 13-years-old, but the tunes they bring to the table are fresh and on beat. We can only imagine how danced-up the crowd will be when they give the perfect end to the Wanderland weekend.
Other song recommendations: “Tonight,” “If I Ever Feel Better,” and “Entertainment”
“Vibin’ Out” by FKJ from French Kiwi Juice
We’re hitting two birds with one stone here. Quick trivia: FKJ and Filipino-American ((( O ))) are actually married, which explains the plethora of songs they feature each other in. FKJ is usually known for his light multi-instrumentals, but “Vibin’ Out” is the perfect song to chill to on a good day.
Other song recommendations: “Why Are There Boundaries,” “Better Give U Up,” and “Losing My Way”
“My Jinji” by Sunset Rollercoaster from JINJI KIKKO
Sunset Rollercoaster isn’t afraid to stand out with its English, Mandarin, and Korean-infused sounds that play on bittersweet themes. “My Jinji” is the perfect example of that. It’s the first time this five-piece synth pop band from Taiwan is coming to Manila, but hopefully it won’t be the last!
Other song recommendations: “I Know You Know I Love You,” “Coffee’s On Me,” and “Let There Be Light”
“Narcissist” by No Rome from RIP Indo Hisashi
No Rome was known as the first Filipino to perform in Coachella, and now he’s finally here for the “Coachella of the Philippines” after the cancellation of 2019 Wanderland. The pandemic didn’t get in his way though, as he revealed that he actually came up with 40 to 50 rough demos while in lockdown.
Other song recommendations: “Seventeen,” “Stoned In The Valley,” and “Pink”
“If Only” by Raveena from If Only
Queens singer-songwriter Raveena is for the ethereal girlies who can’t get enough of the experimental R&B and soul genre. The soft-spoken “If Only” makes for a perfect play on a slow Sunday morning.
Other song recommendations: “Temptation,” “Close 2 U,” and “Sweet Time”
“U MAD” by Bobby from LUCKY MAN
Bobby is the multi-talented rapper, singer, and songwriter of K-pop band iKon who has since made a name for himself as a versatile solo artist. “U MAD” is aggressive as it is exhilarating—and we can only imagine how the crowd will look like when this song is performed on stage!
Other song recommendations: “RISE,” “HOLUP!,” and “LiLaC”
“On Top of the World” by Stephen Day from The Shapes I’m In
Don’t be fooled by Stephen Day: he might look unassuming, but his songs pack some of the most creative lyrics from the Wanderland roster. “On Top of the World” is the ultimate feel-good song to listen to at any time of day.
Other song recommendations: “Back of My Hand,” “All This Space,” and “If Standing Was Flying”
“Dancing With My Phone” by HYBS from Making Steak
Thai duo HYBS might be relatively new to the music scene, but “Dancing With My Phone” sounds like an all-too-familiar tune that has been with you through the best of times. With just one listen, it’s clear that HYBES has all the makings of a great Wanderland act.
Other song recommendations: “Ride,” “Killer,” and “Would You Mind”
“Boat” by George from Boat
George is a romantic in every sense of the word. He’s almost the antithesis of the more hyper Bobby in all the right ways. “Boat” is wholesome fun wrapped in an English-Korean song, one that even non-K-Pop fans can get behind.
Other song recommendations: “let’s go picnic,” “look at me,” and “love in the summer”
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