AMIEL SOL: SOUNDTRACK TO THE SOFTEST TRUTHS
- blncmag
- Jun 18
- 4 min read
Known for weaving gentle melancholy and deep introspection into his music, Amiel has slowly carved a place in the hearts of listeners who crave honesty. A Filipino indie singer-songwriter known for his mid-tempo alternative pop and OPM sound, Amiel first gained widespread attention with “Sa Bawat Sandali,” a chart-topping hit that landed on Spotify Philippines’ radar and never quite left. Signed under Ivory Music (Viva Records), his catalog reflects a quietly growing discography that speaks to everyday heartbreaks, hope, and homegrown longing.
With songs like “Ikaw Lang Patutunguhan” breaking into the Viral 50 charts, Amiel’s rise has been steady—but never manufactured. His music feels like late-night thoughts and early-morning clarity, and his presence in “Ang Mutya ng Section E: OST Live in Concert” this June 20 at the New Frontier Theater is proof that the quietest voices sometimes carry the heaviest truths.
In this exclusive conversation with BLNC Magazine, Amiel opens up about the music behind the series, the pressure and poetry of creating, and the personal truths that continue to shape him as an artist.
Your music feels deeply personal and emotionally layered—what usually triggers a song idea for you? Is it a memory, a moment, a person?
A: The usual trigger for me to write a song is love itself- the way I experience it and how I give it really resonates with how I write my songs. My next song to be released soon is a specific track where i've felt an emotional breakthrough.
What has your creative process looked like lately? Has it changed since you first started writing music?
A: It has not changed. I still write for the love of music. I have no specific process- what's important to me is that I always have my notes app or voice recorder app just so I am ready for when ideas arrive. This is because in my case, ideas are always fleeting, so I have to make sure that I grab them when they come.
Were there moments you almost gave up on this path? What helped you hold on to the dream?
A: No, there were no moments when I almost gave up. My dream is to be able to write songs and perform on gigs. As long as I get to do that, I'm already living my dream! Fame and fortune was never part of it- it's just a bonus. So the times when there were only a few people listening to my music, I was still pursuing my dream!
Your lyrics often speak to love, loss, and healing. Is there a personal story or experience that keeps finding its way into your songs, even unintentionally?
A: There are always personal experiences attributed to my songs. But I also get a lot of inspirations from the experiences of the people around me and the media i consume
As an artist navigating the industry, what have been the biggest lessons or truths you've learned about yourself—both in success and in struggle?
A: The most important things are passion, consistency, and showing up. Everything else will follow when you are true to these three things.
How do you balance vulnerability in your music with protecting parts of your personal life? Or do you feel like the two are inseparable?
A: For me, it's all about the words I use in the songs. I want them to be personal to me, while at the same time be personal also for the listener. I pour my heart out to every song, and I don't really worry about revealing things about my life
Looking at the music you’ve created, what do you want your audience to feel or take away from it—especially those who feel unseen or unheard?
A: Love is real! It is something within reach! There are people for us who will love us unconditionally.
Your upcoming concert at the New Frontier Theater is a huge milestone. What kind of experience are you hoping to create for your fans that night?
Follow-up: Can you give us a hint of what surprises might be in store? We want them to be able to FEEL the music! We will have numbers where we will sing together!
Finally, for those who’ve followed you from the start and even those discovering you now—what would you like to say to them ahead of June 20?
A: I hope you all get to enjoy the concert and continue to support OPM!
As the lights rise on “Ang Mutya ng Section E: OST Live in Concert”, Amiel Sol isn’t just performing songs—he’s revisiting memories, both his and ours. His music invites you to feel without filter, to remember without shame, and to believe in soft beginnings again.
Catch Amiel Sol live on June 20, 2025, at the New Frontier Theater, alongside Rob Deniel, Earl Agustin, GAT, and the cast of Ang Mutya ng Section E.Come for the concert, stay for the stories.
Produced by BLNC team
Photography by Stephen Capuchino @stephencapuchino
Film by Ian Francisco @ianfranciscoph
Camera Operator: Adrian Alegre @unnecessaryfiles
AMIEL SOL
Grooming: Janell Capuchino @janellcapuchino
Hair: Kurt Andrei @its.krrtt
Styling: Dave Arden @daveardenstyleph
ROB DENIEL:
Grooming: Posh Torres @posh.torres
Styling: Rodel Briñas @rubrinas
shot at @zoomburst
Special Thanks:
Viva Records @viva_records, Vicor Music @vivor_music,
Ivory Music @ivorymusicph,
Botejyu @botejyuphilippines
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