HEY JUNE! formally signed a recording contract with Island Records on Thursday, October 6, 2022. The contract signing was held at the Universal Music Group (UMG) Philippines Office in Pasig City. Present with the band members were UMG Managing Director Enzo Valdez and Soupstar Music head Darwin Hernandez. According to Valdez, this is the first time they had a contract signing face to face with an artist since the lockdown.
Island Records, owned by Universal Music Group, is a multinational record label with local artists such as Zach Tabudlo, Juan Karlos and international artists U2, Queen, Ariana Grande under their roster.
Hey June! is one of the newest Filipino bands under Soupstar Music formed in 2021, composed of Earl Paglinawan (Vocals and Guitars), Jim Mase (Vocals, Guitars and Synth), Coey Ballesteros (Bass and Back up vocals) and Aci Fodra (Drums). They are one of the newest breed of promising acts and has released three songs, their introduction song “Just A Hit”, their debut single “Panahon”, and their latest single “Lugar Kung S’an” all produced by Eunice Jorge of Gracenote. While promoting these songs, the band is also preparing their EP under their label. Exciting times, indeed!
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