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<p>MANILA -- Filipino singer-songwriter Clara Benin is set to release her sophomore album, &quot;befriending my tears (and then some),&quot; on vinyl for the first time this August 17, in partnership with Backspacer Records.</p><p>The album, first released digitally in August 2023 under OFFMUTE (a pan-regional label under Sony Music Entertainment), marked &quot;a significant milestone in Benin’s artistic evolution, highlighting her growth not only as a vocalist and songwriter but also as a producer and creative collaborator.&quot;</p><div><br/></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:958px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1754890468847CB.jpg" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt="Handout"/><span class="fr-inner"><em>Handout</em></span></span></span></div><p>It explores themes of vulnerability, self-acceptance, and emotional healing through minimalist yet immersive arrangements. With contributions from Gabba Santiago, Sam and Tim Marquez of One Click Straight, and Francis Lorenzo,&quot;befriending my tears (and then some)&quot; presents a sonic palette that balances ethereal textures with Benin’s trademark subtlety and sincerity.</p><p>“This album holds some of my most personal work. ... It brings together songs written in different chapters of my life, from college to the pandemic, and pieces them into a cohesive story of learning to embrace all that I am,” Benin said in a press release.</p><p>The vinyl edition features the expanded &quot;and then some&quot; version, including remixes, early demos, and live recordings. It also includes three bonus tracks exclusive to the physical format, full-color artwork, and detailed liner notes that further contextualize the project’s creative process.</p><p>Benin’s &quot;befriending my tears (and then some)&quot; vinyl — featuring a new layout by Mia Claravall-Reyes — will be available exclusively at Backspacer Records beginning August 17. </p><p>Benin is gearing up for two-night orchestral concert this October 3 and 4 at the Manila Metropolitan Theater to mark 10 years of her debut album.</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/events/2025/7/30/clara-benin-marks-10-years-of-debut-album-with-2-night-orchestral-concert-1209" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Clara Benin marks 10 years of debut album with 2-night orchestral concert</a></div>

<p>Filipino singer-songwriter Clara Benin is set to release her sophomore album, "befriending my tears (and then some)," on vinyl for the first time this August 17, in partnership with Backspacer Records.</p>

Filipino singer-songwriter Clara Benin is set to release her sophomore album, "befriending my tears (and then some)," on vinyl for the first time this August 17, in partnership with Backspacer Records.

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Clara Benin to release 'befriending my tears (and then some)' album on vinyl

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Published August 11, 2025 02:17 PM PHT

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