Marking their debut release as a three-piece, the record opens a fresh creative chapter for the group.
On their sophomore album, dinner4two, Nameless Kids dives into the shifting dynamics of modern romance, examining how people either show up for each other or fall short when faced with emotional expectations and complications.
Work on the record began in 2024, marking the band’s first full project as a trio made up of Nhiko Sabiniano, Kim Allen, and Imay Cortes. Released through ABS-CBN Music International, the nine-track collection pairs new songs—“parachute,” “call back,” “cars,” “ala bang,” and “kibo”—with earlier singles “sinungaling,” “kuha mo na,” “temporary,” and the Cesca collaboration “mental.”
Leading the release is the carrier single “call back,” which reflects on the quiet ache of staying available for someone who rarely responds unless they are going through a rough patch. Nhiko penned the track during a 2024 songwriting camp in Davao.
Before unveiling the full album, the group teased its emotional arc through several pre-release singles. “sinungaling” captured the hesitant push-and-pull of a new romance, while “kuha mo na”—which has since racked up more than 1.3 million Spotify streams—dealt with unexpectedly catching feelings despite keeping one’s guard up. Rounding out those previews, “mental” unpacked the heavy aftermath of a breakup and the difficulty of watching an ex move on with someone new.
Since breaking onto the scene in 2020 with their debut single “Outlaws,” Nameless Kids has steadily built a loyal following in the local music landscape through honest songwriting and a signature sound. Their 2021 debut EP, Shoes out the Door!, paved the way for breakout favorites “Sayo (Ang Mundo)” and “Gabi,” both of which have crossed three million streams on Spotify. By 2023, the band cemented their artistic identity with their first full-length album, Manila in Bloom, highlighted by tracks like “Hotel Runs” and “Bukas Na Lang.”
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