Tothapi Hits Universal Nerve with Jazzy Pop Single ‘Ulan’

The eight-piece band returns with a soulful song that takes a deeper dive into romantic ambiguity Bicol-based pop outfit Tothapi continues to make a name for themselves in the local music scene—thanks to their brand of heartfelt pop tunes that brim with crossover appeal. Their breakthrough hit “Celeste” has racked up more than 16 million streams on Spotify, fueled by the viral buzz on TikTok and a resounding co-sign from Asia’s Songbird, Ms. Regine Velasquez. Now basking in the glow of newfound popularity, the eight-piece band returns with their latest single, “Ulan,” a suave, jazz-laced tune that paints a vivid picture of a love that’s constantly shifting: hot and cold, much like the seasons. Lyrically introspective and sonically lush, “Ulan” captures the experience of being entangled in a relationship marked by uncertainty and half-presence. It’s a modern love story told through someone caught in a loop of seasonal love, drawn back in only when it’s convenient for the other person. As the band describes it, it’s “falling in and out of love in the digital age,” a sentiment that resonates deeply with a generation navigating ghosting, mixed signals, and emotional limbo. “In terms of the overall theme of the song, [...]