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Indonesian girl band gets to Work o No Na unleashes new single, music video No Na steps into a bold new era with Work , projecting confidence, discipline and collective power as Indonesia’s first global pop girl group.

The One leaned into dreamy, late-night pop, built around hazy 1980s-inspired synths and sweeping string motifs. The track showcased a softer emotional register while highlighting the group’s musical chemistry and its accompanying music video has since garnered over 4.4 million views. With momentum building, No Na are carrying that energy into 2026. The group has also delivered a performance at the Mobile Legends: Bang Bang M7 World Championship Finals on Jan 25 in Jakarta, Indonesia, marking a significant moment in its growing global profile. Since debuting in 2025, No Na have rapidly established itself on the international stage through releases such as Shoot , Superstitious and Sad Face . No Na’s genre-blending sound and bold visual identity have earned widespread attention, while collaborations with brands including Samsung, Tiffany & Co. and Bape reflect its rising influence at the intersection of music, fashion and culture. Proudly rooted in Indonesian identity while resonating with audiences worldwide, No Na represent a new era of global pop. With Work , the group makes it clear it is not just entering the year with momentum but with purpose.

T HE first global pop girl group from Indonesia, No Na, kicks off 2026 with Work – a high-energy single that signals a bold evolution in sound and presence. The track arrives alongside a striking music video that places the spotlight firmly on choreography, stamina and attitude. Work is No Na’s most dance-forward release to date. Driven by punchy percussion, Indonesian rhythmic influences and gamelan-inspired elements, the track blends chant-ready hooks with relentless momentum. Drum-heavy and unapologetically loud, it transforms ambition into something physical – built for

the stage and the dance floor. Confident and disciplined, the song reads as a clear statement of intent from a group stepping fully into its power. Lyrically, Work reframes ambition as ritual and resolve. It is about showing up, putting in the hours and earning progress through consistency rather than shortcuts. The message carries a sense of collective strength, positioning empowerment not as individual ego but as something rooted in community and craft. New year, new mode, no excuses. Each member of No Na, including Christy, Esther, Baila and Shaz, brings a distinct presence to the track, highlighting the group’s chemistry and cohesion. That bond is further emphasised in the music video, directed by Fa & Fon, which functions as a full performance breakdown. Precision choreography and physical endurance take centre stage, reinforcing this era as one defined by strength, discipline and shared drive. Work follows the group’s previous single, The One , released in November. In contrast to the intensity of the group’s latest offering,

Work is No Na’s most dance-forward release to date.

The group has delivered a performance at the Mobile Legends: Bang Bang M7 World Championship Finals in Jakarta.

Dream-pop meditation on love in limbo

SINGAPORE’S sensation, singer-songwriter and producer Shye returns in the new year with Eclipse , an introspective indie rock-leaning alternative track that explores the ache of loving someone who keeps the “door half open”, capturing the push-and-pull of intimacy, uncertainty and the quiet tension of unrequited longing. Eclipse delves into the experience of caring deeply for someone who will never fully choose you. Using the recurring image of an eclipse, the song’s lyrics trace a cyclical connection where closeness briefly emerges before slipping away again, leaving doubt and longing in its wake. Over time, the song arrives at a reluctant acceptance of this emotional limbo, anchored by an unresolved question: “Would they miss you the same way when they’re gone or do they simply like the safety of being able to miss you from a distance?” said Shye. The track grew out of layered, flanged guitar lines soaked in chorus and reverb, drawing inspiration from classic dream-pop textures associated with bands such as The Cure and Cocteau Twins. These shimmering guitars create indie pop

an atmosphere that feels as though it is constantly fading in and out, mirroring the song’s eclipse motif, while Shye’s vocals remain airy and intimate, layered with light harmonies and subtle echoes that feel distant yet close. The production leans into melancholy while holding onto hope, evoking a coming-of-age film sensibility where sadness and warmth coexist, and even heartache feels beautiful in retrospect. “As my first release of the year, it feels like a way of setting the emotional tone for what’s to come, which is honesty, introspection and being driven by feeling rather than certainty... I hope it’s a song people can return to when they need something that understands how they feel.” Eclipse is a song for people who has loved without clear answers. Shye expressed hopes it becomes something listeners can sit with – whether it brings them back to a past version of themselves or helps them feel less alone in the present. More than anything, the song is meant to be a companion, giving voice to feelings of uncertainty and self-doubt – and offering quiet comfort in moments of emotional in-between.

Using the recurring image of an eclipse, the song’s lyrics trace a cyclical connection where closeness briefly emerges before slipping away again, leaving doubt and longing in its wake.

Eclipse delves into the experience of caring deeply for someone who will never fully choose you.