Indie rock band HEY JUNE! has emerged as one of the country’s most talked-about acts in 2025, following the viral success of their single “Lasik,” which recently topped the Spotify Philippines Viral 50 chart.
Originally released in 2023, “Lasik” gained renewed attention this year after being used widely on TikTok and Instagram reels. The track has been featured by popular creators including girl group BINI, actress Sharlene San Pedro, and musicians Zild and Adie. It has also appeared in content from Pinoy Big Brother: Celeb Collab Edition alumni Shuvee Etrata and Bianca De Vera.
By June 2025, “Lasik” had become a viral sensation and reached No. 1 on Spotify’s local viral chart. It also entered Billboard Philippines’ charts in early July, signaling the band’s breakthrough into the mainstream.
The single is part of the band’s debut album, Curiosity Killed the Cat, which also includes tracks such as “Orasan” and “Asan Ang Gana Ko.” The album, produced with support from Eunice Jorge of Gracenote, was recognized by Billboard Philippines as one of the Top 15 Albums and EPs of 2023.
Formed in June 2021 during the COVID-19 pandemic, HEY JUNE! consists of Jim Mase (vocals, guitar), Coey Ballesteros (bass), and Aci Fodra (drums). The group takes its name from the month they began performing together.
Combining nostalgic pop-rock elements with a contemporary edge, HEY JUNE! has built a growing fan base over the past two years. They were named Breakthrough Artist of the Year at the 36th Awit Awards in 2023 and released a widely praised cover of Tears for Fears’ “Everybody Wants to Rule the World” in 2024.
The band has performed at major local events including REV Music Festival at the University of the Philippines, Fusion: The Philippine Music Festival, Malaya Music Fest 2025 at Okada Manila, and 25 Years of Torete, where they opened for Moonstar88.
On June 29, the group hosted its first major fan event, a grand “eyeball” gathering at UP Town Center. The turnout marked a high point in their rise, with hundreds of fans attending to celebrate the band’s viral milestone.
As of July, HEY JUNE! has surpassed 1.4 million monthly listeners on Spotify. With momentum building around “Lasik” and a growing catalogue of well-received material, the band appears poised to establish itself as a mainstay in the Filipino music scene.