Kyla celebrates the vinyl release of Next Episode and opens up about her feel-good single “Bring Your Jacket”

The Philippines’ Queen of R&B, Kyla, is embracing the return of physical music formats with the vinyl release of her latest album, Next Episode. At the same time, the acclaimed singer-songwriter shared the story behind her newest feel-good single, “Bring Your Jacket,” and why it’s one of the few songs she genuinely enjoys listening to herself.

A celebration of physical music

For Kyla, seeing Next Episode pressed on vinyl represents a celebration of music fandom and the timeless experience of owning a physical album. In an era dominated by streaming platforms, she believes vinyl records offer a more personal connection between artists and listeners.

“As a ’90s kid and a millennial, I really relish these opportunities where we get physical copies of albums again,” Kyla shared.

She explained that physical albums allow listeners to spend more time with every track, creating an intimate experience that digital streaming often can’t replicate. From flipping through lyric booklets to attending album signing events, physical releases bring fans closer to the music and the artist behind it.

The song she actually listens to

Alongside the vinyl release, Kyla is promoting “Bring Your Jacket,” a smooth and laid-back track perfect for long drives and relaxing road trips. The single has become especially meaningful because it accomplished something unusual for the veteran performer: it made her enjoy listening to her own music.

“Admittedly, I don’t like listening to my own songs, it feels weird to me,” Kyla admitted with a laugh. “But with this song, I found myself playing it during a recent family road trip vacation. I surprised myself thinking, ‘Hey, I’m actually listening to it!’ It just has such a feel-good vibe.

As Bring Your Jacket begins its journey to listeners, Kyla continues to prove that every chapter of her career is about embracing something new while staying true to the sound that made her an icon. Kyla is inviting fans into a warmer, more personal era of her music.

Fans can now stream “Bring Your Jacket” on all major digital platforms, while the official visualizer premieres on August 28 via Star Music Philippines’ YouTube channel.

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