Cup of Joe

Cup of Joe is a Filipino pop rock band based in Baguio formed in November 2018. The band's lineup consists of lead vocalists Gian Bernardino and Raphaell Ridao, lead guitarist Gabriel Fernandez, rhythm guitarist CJ Fernandez, and keyboardist Xen Gareza, while bassist Raphael Severino departed in June 2024 after five years with the band. They released the song "Tingin" (lit. 'Look') with Janine Teñoso as part of their debut extended play (EP), Patutunguhan (lit. 'Destination') (2023). The group entered the Billboard Philippines Songs chart with the track. Cup of Joe signed with Viva in 2019. In 2023, the band topped the Spotify Philippines' Daily Top OPM Groups chart, surpassing Ben&Ben, which had held the position for over a year. They also ranked second on the Daily Top OPM Artists chart and entered the top ten of the Top Artists chart on the platform, reaching number eight.[1] Cup of Joe's single "Multo" (lit. 'Ghost') became the first song by a Filipino act to enter the Billboard Global 200, peaking at No. 80. Released on September 14, 2024, as the lead single from their debut album, Silakbo (lit. 'Outburst') (2025).[2] The song topped the Billboard Philippines Hot 100 for ten weeks, making it the longest song to remain at No. 1, surpassing Dionela's "Marilag" (lit. 'Majesty'), which held the position for eight consecutive weeks.[3] In 2025, the band also entered the Spotify Global Top Artists chart at No. 182.[4]