Cagayan de Oro’s power-pop Christian band, Thoughts And Notions, has released their latest single, “BRAND NEW DAY.” This song is a powerful reimagining of their track of the same name from 20 years ago and marks their third such re-release this year from their 2006 debut album, In Awe of His Amazing Love. Released as the country navigates a difficult period, “Brand New Day” reinforces the band’s Christian faith. The song encourages listeners to never lose hope and look forward to another day, trusting in God’s promised love to see them through difficult times. The ultimate message is that a full life begins when one chooses to follow the path of Jesus.
Thoughts And Notions is updating their history for a new era. Twenty years ago, the original version of their latest single charted on Cagayan de Oro’s 89.3 Killer Bee FM, marking their debut in the local independent music scene.
Core songwriters Jasper and Wilbert Tan have completely updated the song, featuring a richer, more layered sound that still retains the original’s catchy, trademark melody. This update is specifically designed to resonate with a new generation of listeners.
The band’s modernized sound is already finding success; just two months ago, their single “A Love So Real” earned a spot on Spotify’s Official New Music Friday Playlist. Thoughts And Notions is capitalizing on this momentum to not only represent Cagayan de Oro but also to showcase the thriving and active Christian Contemporary Music (CCM) scene in the Philippines to the rest of the world.
Earlier this year, the band officially reunited with co-founder and chief vocalist Thrina Dimaano, reinvigorating their commitment to their music and mission: to “help uplift wounded souls.” They continue to be driven by their Christian faith, producing songs based on their personal faith stories.
The artwork for the single itself tells a moving story. It features a snapshot of songwriter Jasper Tan’s family enjoying their very first outing after the COVID-19 pandemic. This personal image serves as a powerful symbol of the world’s return to freedom, perfectly capturing how the song’s message of a “BRAND NEW DAY” resonates with a collective experience of hope and renewal.
Thoughts And Notions has built an impressive catalog of over 30 songs across three full-length albums, all available for listening on Spotify, YouTube Music, Apple Music, and all your favorite streaming services worldwide!
