Rising OPM band Red Strings captures the excitement, vulnerability, and wonder of falling in love in their latest single, “Kupido.”

Built around stolen glances, quiet confessions, and the anticipation of relationship firsts, the track explores the beauty of allowing romance to develop naturally rather than forcing outcomes. The song highlights the emotions that come with navigating uncertainty while remaining hopeful about where love might lead.

“Kupido” was written collaboratively by band members Gello Marquez, Cedryck Guda, Llana Claire Catudio, Nicholas De Rosales, Risen Santos, and Liam Barba, together with DNA Music label head Gabriel Tagadtad, who also served as the song’s producer.

A Band Connected by Fate

Red Strings was formed through ABS-CBN Entertainment’s docu-reality music competition “The Next Big Band.”

The group’s name draws inspiration from the popular concept of the red string of fate—the belief that people destined to meet are connected by an invisible red thread. For the band, the name symbolizes the journey that brought its members together to create music and pursue a shared dream.

Growing Momentum on Streaming Platforms

Since its release, “Kupido” has steadily gained attention among music listeners, surpassing 300,000 streams on Spotify.

The track has also earned placements on several Spotify editorial playlists, including:

  • Hot Hits Philippines
  • Tatak Pinoy
  • OPM Rising

Further boosting its momentum, the song entered the Spotify Philippines Viral Songs Chart, reaching as high as No. 25.

Making Their Mark on the Live Stage

Beyond streaming success, Red Strings continues to build a strong presence through live performances.

The band recently joined Angela Ken’s “Panahon” Busking Tour at SM Mall of Asia and performed during “The Road to Wakas” mall show at SM City Dasmariñas. They also took the stage at “M2chella” in Market! Market!, connecting with fans through energetic live sets and original music.

As the band continues to grow its audience, “Kupido” serves as another step forward in establishing Red Strings as one of the promising young acts in today’s OPM scene.

Fans can stream “Kupido” on all major digital music platforms.

For updates, follow Red Strings on their social media channels and stay connected with DNA Music PH for the latest releases and announcements.