Working at the intersection of the Philippines’ thriving pop landscape, the Manila-raised singer-songwriter at the center of Sandig weaves lived experience into every layer of her work, blending introspective folk-pop and soulful jazz to unpack the tangled nuances of young love and loss, offering listeners an intimate glimpse into a worldview shaped by the chaos, joy, and heartbreak of coming of age in one of the world’s most vibrant capital cities. Boasting over 4 million monthly listeners on Spotify, Janine stands as one of the country’s most streamed female artists, a milestone that turned her from a beloved local creative into a global ambassador for emerging Filipino talent when she was named Spotify’s featured EQUAL Artist in 2021, a campaign that landed her image on the iconic billboards of New York’s Times Square, introducing her sharp, relatable songcraft to audiences far beyond her home country’s borders.