IV of Spades Returns With ‘Nanaman,’ Featuring Blaster Silonga on Lead Vocals

PopPopShort for popular music, a broad genre built on catchy melodies, clear hooks, and polished production that aims to reach a wide audience. Pop constantly borrows from other styles, andGo to Pop Glossary rock band IV of Spades officially marks another milestone in the band’s comeback, releasing their second single in five years, “Nanaman.” The track follows “Aura,” which debuted last July alongside the announcement that the band had reunited as a four-piece. The music video for “Nanaman” features lead guitarist Blaster Silonga stepping into the role of vocalist, joined by rhythm guitarist Unique Salonga, drummer Badjao de Castro, and bassist Zild Benitez.

This is not the first time Silonga has handled vocal duties for the band. In 2023, “Come Inside of My Heart” — a track from their 2019 debut albumDebut AlbumAn artist's first full-length record, which introduces their sound, voice, and ambitions to a wider audience. Often shaped by years of writing and rehearsing, a debut sets expectations for everythingGo to Debut Album Glossary CLAP! CLAP! CLAP! — experienced a resurgence on social media, drawing millions of new streams and cementing its status as one of the band’s most recognizable songs.

The “Nanaman” music videoMusic VideoA short film made to accompany a song, combining visuals, performance, and storytelling to reinforce the music. Since the days of television, music videos have been a space for creativeGo to Music Video Glossary pays tribute to The Beatles’ 1964 “I Feel Fine” performance video, in which Paul McCartney, John Lennon, and George Harrison play their instruments while drummer Ringo Starr pedals a stationary bike. In a playful nod to long-running fan jokes, De Castro’s “lost” bicycle also makes a cameo in the clip.

Since reuniting, IV of Spades have re-established their presence in the live scene. The band recently appeared on ASAP Natin ‘To, delivering the first televised performance of “Aura.” 

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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