Crisanto Ramos Jr

With this song from the OST of 'Forgotten Island', the Philippine-centric animated film from Dreamworks, The Nation's Girl Group drops a song that captures the perfect middle between the strong lyrical resonance of their bubblegum pop Feel Good-Talaarawan era and the forward-looking modern pop music that's blazing the world.

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One Music PH Review: "A Parallel World" - BINI

<div style="text-align:justify">With this song from the OST of &#x27;Forgotten Island&#x27;, the Philippine-centric animated film from Dreamworks, The Nation&#x27;s Girl Group drops a song that captures the perfect middle between the strong lyrical resonance of their bubblegum pop Feel Good-Talaarawan era and the forward-looking modern pop music that&#x27;s blazing the world.</div><div style="text-align:justify"> </div>BACKGROUNDER. BINI continues their worldwide journey with the release of their song for the animated film Forgotten Island entitled “A Parallel World”. The song was co-written by co-producer Nathan Matthew David and bubblegum electronica producer Shawn Wasabi. The song so far has garnered over 850 thousand Spotify streams.   <div><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/eeK8mhrGpY8?si=_ShOSuGfVpCQoHGW" title="YouTube video player" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div><div style="text-align:justify"> </div>The Nation’s Girl Group is also scheduled to go to Japan this August to perform at the world-renowned Summer Sonic 2026, which will be held simultaneously in Osaka and Tokyo from August 14 to 16.<div style="text-align:justify"> </div>They will be part of the Mountain Stage, where they will share the stage with many worldwide-popular acts like Jennie of BLACKPINK, David Byrne, Jamiroquai, Kodaline, and Suede.  <div style="text-align:justify"> </div>On August 14, the eight-piece girl band is set to bring their biggest P-pop hits to the Expo ‘70 Commemorative Park in Osaka.  <div style="text-align:justify"> </div>They are also set to show what Filipino music is all about to festivalgoers in Tokyo with their scheduled performance at the ZOZO Marine Stadium and Makuhari Messe this August 16 (Sunday).<div style="text-align:justify"> </div>Meanwhile, BINI members Aiah, Colet, Gwen, Maloi, Stacey, Mikha, Jhoanna, and Sheena recently rocked the Queen City of the South as the maiden act at the sold-out SM Seaside Cebu Arena for the Signals World Tour - Cebu.<div style="text-align:justify"> </div>Aside from their highly-anticipated Japan sojourn, the P-pop powerhouse is also set to embark on a North America tour of North America for the continuation of Signals concert. They kickstarted the tour with a bang at Honolulu, Hawaii last August 1 and then go to Peacock Theater, Los Angeles, California.<div> </div>THE LOWDOWN. Possible recency bias notwithstanding, “A Parallel World” may be BINI’s best post-“Pantropiko” release. The track is an uptempo yet profoundly emotional senti theme song for Forgotten Island. The song is the most balanced compromise between the powerful lyrical resonance of their bubblegum pop Feel Good-Talaarawan era and the forward-looking modern global pop music The Nation’s Girl Group has been aiming for ever since they released “Cherry on Top”.<div style="text-align:justify"> </div>“A Parallel World” settles a vigorous, contemporary, club-friendly pop-EDM rhythm with emotional and expressive fundamental core undertones invented for cinematic pastiches. The musical arrangements are so dense and dynamic as multi-layered EDM and bubblegum loops intertwine in parallel with video game synthesizers permeate the track before they put that slow, elegant touch at the end. <div style="text-align:justify"> </div>Lyrically, one can’t help the honesty and sincerity that permeates in “A Parallel World” the same way that when BINI sings “Lagi nang umaawit / Umaawit mula kusina hanggang sa sala” or “Huwag mag alala buhay ay &#x27;di karera”, you believe what they’re singing.<div> </div>“A Parallel World” thematically is entwined unswervingly to Forgotten Island&#x27;s story of bosom friends traversing development, remoteness, and evolving ties. The song turns a poignant essential tone into a message of persevering hope—that even if directions swerve, bonds endure in – you guessed it - a parallel world. RATING: 4.5 out of 5.<div style="text-align:justify"> </div><div style="text-align:justify">_______________________</div>Catch BINI at this year’s Summer Sonic in Japan and check out <a href="http://BINIWT2026.ABS-CBN.COM" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">BINIWT2026.ABS-CBN.COM</a> for more information about the BINI Signals World Tour. For other updates, follow BINI on Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube, or visit <a href="http://bini.abs-cbn.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">bini.abs-cbn.com</a>. Join BINI in the exciting superfan community now, go to the WeVerse site or download the WeVerse app.<div> </div>

With this song from the OST of 'Forgotten Island', the PH-centric animated film from Dreamworks, The Nation's Girl Group drops a song that captures the perfect middle between the strong lyrical resonance of their Feel Good-Talaarawan era &amp; the forward-looking music that's blazing the world

With this song from the OST of 'Forgotten Island', the PH-centric animated film from Dreamworks, The Nation's Girl Group drops a song that captures the perfect middle between the strong lyrical resonance of their Feel Good-Talaarawan era & the forward-looking music that's blazing the world

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One Music PH Review: "A Parallel World" - BINI

Cris O. Ramos Jr.

Published August 04, 2026 09:30 AM PHT

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