From the Philippines, Cup of Joe defines its sound as "experimental," incorporating acoustic pop, retro, alternative pop, retro-wave, and neo-folk. The band, formed in November 2018 in Baguio, signed with Viva Records in 2019. The current lineup includes lead vocalists Gian Bernardino and Raphaell Ridao, lead guitarist Gabriel Fernandez, rhythm guitarist CJ Fernandez, and keyboardist Xen Gareza. Bassist Raphael Severino departed from the band in June 2024 after five years. The band's music is influenced by their environment in Baguio. Their debut studio album, *Silakbo* (meaning 'Outburst'), was released on January 17, 2025, under Viva Records. *Silakbo* is a concept album exploring the five stages of grief: denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance, with each stage represented by a pair of songs. The album won Album of the Year at the Filipino Music Awards 2025. The lead single from *Silakbo*, titled "Multo" (meaning 'Ghost'), was released on September 14, 2024.