Screengrab from IV OF SPADES - Aura Music Video

After nearly five years of silence, Filipino alt-rock band IV of Spades has made a stunning return with their brand-new single “Aura,” released on Wednesday, July 16, 2025. For fans who’ve held onto hope since the band’s indefinite hiatus in 2020, this unexpected drop feels like a long-awaited spark—and it's bringing more than just nostalgia.

What makes this comeback even more remarkable is the full-circle reunion of all four original members: Zild Benitez, Blaster Silonga, Badjao de Castro, and former frontman Unique Salonga. Unique, who famously departed the group in 2018 to pursue a solo career, is back in the mix—not just performing, but also sharing songwriting credits alongside his bandmates.

With no formal announcements or teasers leading up to the release, the drop took fans and the local music scene by surprise. Social media lit up within hours, with listeners expressing both disbelief and excitement at the group's unexpected reunion and the possibility of more music to come.

For now, “Aura” stands as a powerful reminder of what made IV of Spades one of the most compelling acts in modern Filipino music—and why their return feels like a moment worth paying attention to.