Sarawak alternative rock band Bunch of People releases new single on resilience, life cycles in conjunction with Mental Health Awareness Month

Sarawak alternative rock band Bunch of People (BOP).

By DayakDaily Team

KUCHING, June 10: Sarawak alternative rock band Bunch of People (BOP) has released a new single titled “Life Circle”, a reflective track exploring themes of resilience, growth, loss and renewal in conjunction with Mental Health Awareness Month.

The single first debuted on major digital streaming platforms on May 30, 2026, and will be accompanied by a lyric video premiering on June 27 on the band’s official YouTube channel.

“Life Circle” explores the recurring patterns of life, from setbacks and new beginnings to the relationships and experiences that shape personal growth. Built on guitar-driven arrangements and emotive melodies, the song encourages listeners to reflect on life’s continuous evolution.

According to lyricist Adli, the inspiration behind the track came from observing how people often experience similar emotional cycles regardless of their backgrounds or life paths.

“No matter where we come from or what paths we choose, life tends to bring us through similar circles of growth, loss, hope and renewal.

“‘Life Circle’ is about recognising those moments and understanding that every ending often becomes the beginning of something new,” he said.

He further said the band aimed to create a song that feels honest and relatable to listeners navigating different stages of their personal journeys.

“We wanted to create a song that feels honest and relatable. Everyone is moving through their own journey, facing different challenges and milestones. ‘Life Circle’ is our way of acknowledging that shared experience and reminding listeners that every chapter has a purpose,” he added.

While not originally written as a campaign track, the band said the song naturally aligns with Mental Health Awareness Month through its themes of emotional awareness, resilience and self-reflection.

The recording of “Life Circle” was managed by Farouk Kamil and completed at AOK Records, where mixing and mastering were also carried out. The band worked closely throughout the production process, refining arrangements through multiple sessions to preserve the song’s emotional core.

Writing sessions for the track began with early melodic sketches before evolving into a fully structured composition, with multiple iterations explored in vocal phrasing, guitar layering and arrangement before arriving at the final version.

Since its release on May 30, 2026, “Life Circle” has become a notable addition to BOP’s growing catalogue, reflecting the band’s continued evolution while maintaining the authenticity that resonates with its audience.

Bunch of People comprises Reemy (vocals), Adli (lead/rhythm guitar), Hazrie (drums), Nigel (rhythm/lead guitar) and Hairul (bass).

“Life Circle” is available on Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music, Deezer, Amazon Music and other major streaming platforms worldwide. The lyric video will premiere on June 27 on the band’s official YouTube channel. — DayakDaily