# Hey June!
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{{Short description|Filipino rock band}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=June 2025}}
{{Infobox musical artist
| name = Hey June!
| image =
| caption =
| origin =
| genre = {{hlist|[Indie rock](/source/Indie_rock)|[pop rock](/source/pop_rock)|[alternative rock](/source/alternative_rock)}}
| years_active = 2021–present
| label = {{hlist|[Island Records](/source/Island_Records_Philippines)|[Soupstar Entertainment](/source/Soupstar_Entertainment)}}
| current_members = * Jim Mase
* Coey Ballesteros
* Aci Fodra
| past_members = * Earl Paglinawan
| website = [https://soupstar.ph/artist/hey-june/ Official website]
}}
'''Hey June!''' (stylized in [all caps](/source/all_caps)) is a Filipino [indie rock](/source/indie_rock) band formed in 2021.[{{Cite web |title=Catch Hey June on GMA Playlist this February 18 {{!}} GMA Music |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/music/exclusives/news/85730/catch-hey-june-on-gma-playlist-this-february-18/story/ |access-date=2025-06-18 |website=www.gmanetwork.com |language=en}}][{{Cite web |date=December 24, 2021 |title='Hey June': New band right before 2021 ends |url=https://mb.com.ph/2021/12/24/hey-june-new-band-right-before-2021-ends |access-date=2024-06-18 |website=Manila Bulletin}}] The band consists of Jim Mase (vocals/guitar), Coey Ballesteros (bass), and Aci Fodra (drums).[{{Cite web |title=6 Underrated Local Bands You Need to Add to Your Playlist ASAP! |url=https://www.metroscenemag.com/2023/03/6-underrated-local-bands.html |access-date=2025-06-18 |website=Metroscene Mag - For the young, empowered & creative |language=en}}] The band first gained attention with their debut single "Panahon" ({{literal translation|Season}}), was released in 2022. Their name was inspired by the month of their formation.[{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Zg_LXOOdys |title=Deep Dive with Hey June! |date=April 21, 2023 |last=UMG Philippines |access-date=2025-06-18 |via=YouTube}}][{{Cite web |last=Miguel |first=Patrick V. |date=February 19, 2023 |title=TIME ON THEIR SIDE {{!}} HEY JUNE! on their 'natural flow' of evolving {{!}} Patrick V. Miguel |url=https://businessmirror.com.ph/2023/02/19/time-on-their-side-hey-june-on-their-natural-flow-of-evolving/ |access-date=2025-06-20 |website=BusinessMirror |language=en-US}}]
In 2023, the band released the single "[Lasik](/source/Lasik_(song))" from their debut album ''Curiosity Killed the Cat''. The song became a [sleeper hit](/source/sleeper_hit) in 2025, gaining widespread popularity on [TikTok](/source/TikTok) and [Instagram](/source/Instagram).[{{Cite web |last=Almo |first=Nherz |title=Viral track 'Lasik' sparks clear success for HEY JUNE! |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/showbiznews/viral-track-lasik-sparks-clear-success-for-hey-june/124044/ |access-date=2025-07-05 |website=www.gmanetwork.com |language=en}}] The track reached the top of the [Spotify](/source/Spotify) Philippines Viral 50 chart and surpassed five million streams.[{{Cite web |last=Mercado |first=Josh |date=2025-07-04 |title='Lasik' by HEY JUNE! reaches 5 million Spotify streams |url=https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/music/2025/7/4/-lasik-by-hey-june-reaches-5-million-spotify-streams-1252 |website=ABS-CBN}}] It also entered the ''[Billboard Philippines](/source/Billboard_Philippines)'' charts in early July 2025, debuting at number 39 on the [Philippines Hot 100](/source/Philippines_Hot_100) and number 20 on the [Top Philippine Songs](/source/Top_Philippine_Songs) chart.[{{Cite web |last=Gomez |first=Aldren |date=2024-07-03 |title=Philippines Hot 100 - Billboard Philippines |url=https://billboardphilippines.com/chart/philippines-hot-100/ |access-date=2025-07-05 |website=Billboard Philippines |language=en-US}}][{{Cite web |last=Dolleton |first=Lyle |date=2025-07-02 |title=Week of July 5, 2025 - Billboard Philippines |url=https://billboardphilippines.com/chart/top-philippine-songs/07-05-2025/ |access-date=2025-07-05 |website=Billboard Philippines |language=en-US}}]
== History ==
'''2021–2022: Formation and "Panahon"'''
Hey June! was formed in June 2021 during the height of the [COVID-19 pandemic](/source/COVID-19_pandemic_in_the_Philippines).[{{Cite web |date=December 24, 2021 |title=New band 'HEY JUNE!' launches right before 2021 ends |url=https://pop.inquirer.net/117552/hey-june-new-band-right-before-2021-ends |access-date=2024-06-18 |website=Inquirer Pop}}] The band was formed by Soupstar Music through the recommendation of friends and family which resulted in Jim Mase and Earl Paglinawan joining the group.[{{Cite web |last=Lozare |first=Alexa |title=Strangers to hitmakers: Meet young OPM band Hey June! |url=https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/music/strangers-hitmakers-meet-young-opm-band-hey-june/ |website=Rappler |date=June 21, 2023 |access-date=2024-06-18}}] Coey Ballesteros who was a neighbor of Darwin Hernandez' brother named Herbert Hernandez (guitarist of the bands [Moonstar88](/source/Moonstar88) and [6cyclemind](/source/6cyclemind)), joined as bassist while Aci Fodra - a Velvet Playground music student became the drummer.[{{Cite web |title=Hey June's time has come with their official release 'Panahon' |url=https://mb.com.ph/2022/01/05/hey-junes-time-has-come-with-their-official-release-panahon/ |website=Manila Bulletin |date=January 5, 2022 |access-date=2024-06-18}}] According to ''[NME](/source/NME)'', "Panahon" explores themes of timing and emotional reflection. Its accompanying music video was noted for its [nostalgic](/source/Nostalgia) atmosphere and [coming-of-age](/source/Coming_of_age) narrative.[{{Cite web |title=Filipino indie rockers Hey June! share nostalgic music video for 'Panahon' |url=https://www.nme.com/news/music/filipino-indie-rockers-hey-june-share-nostalgic-music-video-for-panahon-3155309 |website=NME |date=January 7, 2022 |access-date=2024-06-18}}]
In October 2022, the band officially signed with [Island Records Philippines](/source/Island_Records_Philippines), a division of [Universal Music Group](/source/UMG_Philippines) (UMG Philippines).[{{Cite web |title=Hey June joins Island Records Philippines |url=https://mb.com.ph/2022/10/9/hey-june-joins-island-records-philippines |website=Manila Bulletin |date=October 9, 2022 |access-date=2024-06-18}}]
=== 2023–present: ''Curiosity Killed the Cat'' ===
On November 9, 2023, Hey June! released their debut album ''Curiosity Killed the Cat'' under Island Records Philippines.[{{Cite web |title=When did HEY JUNE! release Curiosity Killed The Cat? |url=https://genius.com/albums/Hey-june/Curiosity-killed-the-cat/q/release-date |access-date=2025-06-18 |website=Genius}}] The band released multiple singles including "Sino Mali" (Who is Wrong), "Orasan" (Clock), "Lasik",[{{Cite web |title=Hey June! reveals romantic side in new single 'Lasik' |url=https://orangemagazine.ph/2023/hey-june-reveals-romantic-side-in-new-single-lasik/ |website=Orange Magazine |date=October 5, 2023 |access-date=2024-06-18}}] "Biglang Taob"and "Asan ang Gana Ko" as carrier single. The album was produced by Darwin Hernandez and Eunice Jorge of [Gracenote](/source/Gracenote_(band)).[{{Cite web |title=The Top 15 Albums and EPs of 2023: Billboard Philippines Staff Picks |url=https://billboardphilippines.com/editorial-picks/best-of/the-top-15-albums-and-eps-of-2023-billboard-philippines-staff-picks/ |website=Billboard Philippines |date=December 28, 2023 |access-date=2024-06-18}}] The band gained wider recognition after winning the People's Voice Award for Breakthrough Artist at the 36th [Awit Awards](/source/Awit_Awards).[{{Cite web |last=Galang |first=Jelou |title=Feeling drained, confused, or curious? Filipino band Hey June! has a song for you |url=https://www.scoutmag.ph/75529/hey-june-band-scout-backstag |access-date=2025-06-18 |website=scoutmag.ph}}] They were also nominated for Best Performance by a Group and Best Alternative Recording for "Sino Mali".[{{Cite web |title=Hey June! Artist Profile |url=https://soupstar.ph/artist/hey-june/ |website=Soupstar Music |access-date=2024-06-18}}]
In 2024, the band released a single cover of "[Everybody Wants to Rule the World](/source/Everybody_Wants_to_Rule_the_World)" by [Tears for Fears](/source/Tears_for_Fears).[{{Cite web |last=Saulog |first=Gabriel |date=June 10, 2024 |title=Jose Miguel Brings Big Band Sounds To Manila Gigs – Review |url=https://billboardphilippines.com/music/reviews/jose-miguel-brings-back-the-big-band-sound-to-the-manila-gig-scene-review-karpos-2024/ |access-date=2025-06-27 |website=Billboard Philippines |language=en-US}}]
Hey June! embarked on an active series of live performances across [Metro Manila](/source/Metro_Manila) in 2025 to promote their album. On April 5, they performed at the iconic UP Fair: REV Music Festival held at the UP Sunken Garden, sharing the stage with major acts such as [Imago](/source/Imago_(band)) and Gracenote.[{{Cite web |title=HEY JUNE! @ U.P. Sunken Garden |url=https://www.bandsintown.com/e/106614520-6cyclemind-at-u.p.-sunken-garden |access-date=2025-06-18 |website=Bandsintown |language=en}}][{{Cite web |title=The Philippines Star – X |url=https://x.com/PhilippineStar/status/1906991911250051111? |access-date=2025-04-01 |website=X}}] On May 8, the band performed at Hardstop Productions' held at Imajin in [Marikina City](/source/Marikina_City). The event featured a lineup of emerging independent acts, including 12th Street, ischi, Eliza Maturan, Kenaniah, and SHANNi.[{{Cite web |last=Go |first=Mayks |date=April 30, 2025 |title=A List Of Gigs In Manila This May 2025 |url=https://billboardphilippines.com/music/features/a-guide-to-gigs-happening-in-manila-this-may-2025-tickets/ |access-date=2025-06-19 |website=Billboard Philippines |language=en-US}}] In June, the band headlined the Malaya Music Fest 2k25 at [Okada Manila](/source/Okada_Manila), sharing the stage with acts such as [Kamikazee](/source/Kamikazee), [Sandwich](/source/Sandwich_(band)), [Silent Sanctuary](/source/Silent_Sanctuary), and [Earl Agustin](/source/Earl_Agustin), in celebration of the festival's 5th anniversary.[{{Cite web |date=June 12, 2025 |title=Okada Manila celebrates 5 years of music at Malaya Music Fest |url=https://www.manilatimes.net/2025/06/12/tmt-newswire/okada-manila-celebrates-5-years-of-music-at-malaya-music-fest/2131354 |access-date=2025-06-18 |website=The Manila Times |language=en}}] In the same month, they single "Lasik" reached the number one spot on the [Spotify](/source/Spotify) Philippines Viral 50 chart.[{{Cite web |last= |first= |title=HEY JUNE! Hits #1 on Spotify PH Viral 50 Chart With 'Lasik' {{!}} One Music PH |url=https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/studios/music/2025/6/26/hey-june-hits-1-on-spotify-ph-viral-50-chart-with-lasik-one-music-ph-1051 |access-date=2025-06-26 |website=ABS-CBN}}] A narrative music video, starring [Will Ashley](/source/Will_Ashley_(actor)) in the lead role, was released on August 13.[{{Cite web |last=Valdez |first=Jasper |date=2025-08-10 |title=Will Ashley stars in Hey June's 'Lasik' music video |url=https://manilastandard.net/showbiz/music-concerts/314628254/will-ashley-stars-in-hey-junes-lasik-music-video.html |access-date=2025-08-11 |website=Manila Standard |language=en-US}}][{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=2025-08-13 |title=Will Ashley is a lovelorn barista in Hey June's 'Lasik' MV |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/showbiz/chikaminute/955800/will-ashley-hey-june-lasik-music-video/story/ |access-date=2025-08-17 |website=GMA News Online |language=en}}]
In 2026, the band released the single "Sabihin Mo Lang" (Just Tell Me). The song was released ahead of the band's upcoming second studio album, which the group later announced was planned for release later that same year.[{{Cite web |last=Saenz |first=Rome |date=2026-01-05 |title=HEY JUNE! Release New Single "Sabihin Mo Lang" – Listen |url=https://billboardphilippines.com/music/news/hey-june-new-single-sabihin-mo-lang-new-album-announcement/ |access-date=2026-01-06 |website=Billboard Philippines |language=en-US}}]
== Artistry and influences ==
Hey June! described their sound as a fusion of [nostalgic](/source/Nostalgia) [pop-rock](/source/Pop_rock) sound with a modern, youthful edge.{{efn|Attributed to multiple references:[{{Cite web |last=Severo |first=Jan Milo |title=Hey June track 'Lasik' tops Spotify Philippines Viral 50 chart |url=https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/music/2025/07/04/2455504/hey-june-track-lasik-tops-spotify-philippines-viral-50-chart |access-date=2025-07-05 |website=Philstar.com}}][{{Cite web |last=Mallorca |first=Hannah |date=2025-07-05 |title=Hey June! clinches top spot on Spotify PH Viral 50 chart with 'Lasik' |url=https://entertainment.inquirer.net/617495/hey-june-clinches-top-spot-on-spotify-ph-viral-50-chart-with-lasik |access-date=2025-07-05 |website=INQUIRER.net |language=en}}]}} They developed a distinct sound, describing it as unconcerned with following trends, stating, "We've been very [experimental](/source/Experimental_music) with our sounds. Our creative juices are still very wild."[{{Cite web |last=Rico |first=Jas |date=2025-01-25 |title=Say Hey to Hey June! |url=https://www.thenewhueph.com/post/say-hey-to-hey-june |access-date=2025-07-05 |website=The New Hue |language=en}}]
According to frontman Jim Mase, his band members come from different musical backgrounds, each with their own set of influences. While their individual influences differ, they have learned to work together creatively. Mase shared that his members are fans of the [Eraserheads](/source/Eraserheads), citing the iconic band as a major influence on their music.[{{Cite web |title=Hey June! Artist Profile |url=https://soupstar.ph/artist/hey-june/ |access-date=2024-06-18 |website=Soupstar Music}}]
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| Best Alternative Recording
| "Sino Mali"
| {{nom}}
|}
== Discography ==
===Studio albums===
{| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;"
|+List of studio albums, with release date, label, and format shown
! Title
! Details
! {{Abbr|Ref.|Reference(s)}}
|-
! scope="row"|''Curiosity Killed the Cat''
|
* Released: 2023
* Label: [Island Records](/source/Island_Records_Philippines)
* Format: [digital download](/source/Digital_download_(music)), [streaming](/source/Streaming_media), vinyl LP
| [{{Citation |title=Curiosity Killed the Cat by HEY JUNE! on Apple Music |date=November 9, 2023 |url=https://music.apple.com/sg/album/curiosity-killed-the-cat/1715194752 |access-date=2025-06-18 |language=en-GB}}]
|}
===Singles===
{| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;"
|+ List of singles, showing year released, selected chart positions, and associated albums
|-
! scope="col" rowspan="2" | Title
! scope="col" rowspan="2" | Year
! scope="col" colspan="2" | Peak chart positions
! scope="col" rowspan="2" | Album
! scope="col" rowspan="2" | {{Abbr|Ref.|Reference(s)}}
|-
! scope="col" style="font-size:90%; width:3.5em;" | [PHL](/source/Philippines_Hot_100)
[Peak chart positions on ''[Billboard Philippines](/source/Billboard_Philippines)''{{'}} [Hot 100](/source/Philippines_Hot_100):
* "Lasik": {{cite magazine |title=Philippines Hot 100 – Week of July 1, 2025 |url=https://billboardphilippines.com/chart/philippines-hot-100/ |magazine=Billboard Philippines |access-date=2025-07-02}}]
! scope="col" style="font-size:90%; width:3.5em;" | [PHL
Top](/source/Philippines_Hot_100)
[Peak chart positions on ''[Billboard Philippines](/source/Billboard_Philippines)''{{'}} [Top Philippine Songs](/source/Top_Philippine_Songs):
* "Lasik": {{cite magazine |title=Top Philippine Songs – Week of July 1, 2025 |url=https://billboardphilippines.com/chart/top-philippine-songs/ |magazine=Billboard Philippines |access-date=2025-07-02}}]
|-
! scope="row" |"Just A Hit"
| 2021
| —
| —
| rowspan="3" | Non-album single
| [{{Citation |title=Just A Hit by HEY JUNE! on Apple Music |date=December 24, 2021 |url=https://music.apple.com/ph/song/just-a-hit/1598887567 |access-date=2025-06-18 |language=en-GB}}]
|-
! scope="row" |"Panahon"
| rowspan="3" | 2022
| —
| —
| [{{Citation |title=Panahon by HEY JUNE! on Apple Music |date=January 1, 2022 |url=https://music.apple.com/us/song/panahon/1599708106 |access-date=2025-06-18 |language=en-US}}]
|-
! scope="row" |"Lugar Kung S'an"{{efn|Removed from streaming platforms in 2025}}
| —
| —
| [{{Citation |title=Lugar Kung S'an by HEY JUNE! on Apple Music |date=June 24, 2022 |url=https://music.apple.com/ph/song/lugar-kung-san/1628734690 |access-date=2025-06-19 |language=en-GB}}]
|-
! scope="row" |"Sino Mali"
| —
| —
| rowspan="3" |''Curiosity Killed the Cat''
| [{{Citation |title=SINO MALI by HEY JUNE! on Apple Music |date=October 21, 2022 |url=https://music.apple.com/ph/song/sino-mali/1650379405 |access-date=2025-06-18 |language=en-GB}}]
|-
! scope="row" |"Orasan"
| rowspan="2" | 2023
| —
| —
| [{{Citation |title=ORASAN by HEY JUNE! on Apple Music |date=January 1, 2023 |url=https://music.apple.com/ph/song/orasan/1660419437 |access-date=2025-06-18 |language=en-GB}}]
|-
! scope="row" |"[Lasik](/source/Lasik_(song))"
| 39
| 20
| [{{Citation |title=LASIK by HEY JUNE! on Apple Music |date=April 21, 2023 |url=https://music.apple.com/ph/song/lasik/1715194756 |access-date=2025-06-26 |language=en-GB}}]
|-
! scope="row" |"[Everybody Wants To Rule The World](/source/Everybody_Wants_to_Rule_the_World)"{{efn|Cover version of the song by [Tears for Fears](/source/Tears_for_Fears).}}
| 2024
| —
| —
| rowspan="2" | Non-album single
| [{{Citation |title=Everybody Wants To Rule The World by HEY JUNE! on Apple Music |date=December 13, 2024 |url=https://music.apple.com/ph/album/everybody-wants-to-rule-the-world-single/1783477967 |access-date=2025-06-27 |language=en-GB}}]
|-
! scope="row" |"Sabihin Mo Lang"
| 2026
| —
| —
|