Filipino Music Awards 2025: Lola Amour, Zild, Sandwich, More Among ‘Alternative Song’ Nominees

On October 1, the Filipino Music Awards (FMAs) revealed this year’s nominees for the Alternative Song of the Year category, standing out as a snapshot of how Filipino musicians continue to stretch the genre’s definition.

The Alternative Song of the Year award looks beyond polished radio singles, spotlighting songs that bend form, approach sound with sharper edges, and frame performance outside conventional pop structures. The award reflects how local artists choose to present their music against mainstream expectations.

This year’s nominees include Baguio-based rock band Dilaw for their single “Mahal,” and Parañaque-based outfit One Click Straight earned a nod for “Telepono.” Funk band Lola Amour’s bad boy anthem “Misbehave” was also nominated, alongside rock heavyweights Sandwich, who teamed up with Suyen on “Basura.” Rounding out the list is Zild‘s “I.N.A.S” from his album Superpower.

The Filipino Music Awards will take place on October 21 at the SM Mall of Asia Arena, honoring some of the country’s best in music, showcasing the breadth of Filipino artistry across multiple categories.

Complimentary tickets to the ceremony will be available through Filipino Music Awards magazine packages, exclusively on SariSari.Shopping.

Elijah Pareño

Music Writer

Elijah Pareño is the Music Writer of Rolling Stone Philippines. He writes daily music news, features, reviews, and radar stories of the website.

In addition to music writing, Pareño has written about the behind-the-scenes writers and producers from the P-pop scene, interviewed hip-hop artists like Shanti Dope and Zae, and featured up-and-coming artists for the Music Forecast 2026. Aside from music, Pareño has written about the state of affairs that affects pop culture. He wrote a movie review for 'Mortal Kombat II' and reported and interviewed photojournalists at the September 21, 2025 protests in Luneta and Mendiola.

Prior to working in Rolling Stone Philippines, Pareño was a freelance writer for 3 years and independent live music promoter

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