MANILA, Philippines — GIBBS‘ most recent single “Angel Baby” is a pop track inspired by ’80s rock and James Bond movie soundtracks. Lyrically, the song is a poetic take on empowerment amidst external forces that surround us. Through layers of synths, guitar riffs, strong bass lines, and haunting falsettos, the song easily belongs with the recent comeback of ’70s-’80s pop rock productions, amplified by acts like Miley Cyrus, Dua Lipa, and Lady Gaga in 2020. “Angel Baby” is GIBBS’ sophomore single and their debut on Tarsier Records.
“Our second single ‘Angel Baby’ was brought about by quarantine. Being stuck at home together for months really allowed us to explore our songwriting and create a fantasy world through music. We are big fans of sci-fi and action-horror genres and we’re quite obsessed with a show called Lovecraft Country during the first few months of quarantine, which heavily influenced the theme and story behind the song. Basically the song is about a heroine fighting evil and saving the day,” revealed Chi Gibbs and Gabs Gibbs.
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They added, “To us, the song is really an anthem about fighting your inner demons and letting the light in. In these dark/ confusing times we’re hoping the song gives people that badass confidence to fight whatever they’re facing. We want the song to be empowering.”
GIBBS is a songwriting sister duo from Manila, Philippines composed of Chi & Gabs – With the name GIBBS taken from their surname. Growing up in a family of musicians, actors and directors, the girls have dabbled in different fields of art before they decided to pursue music. Some of their favorites growing up were ABBA, Pat Benetar, Fleetwood Mack and Hall & Oates, which led to their brand of music.
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In 2021, GIBBS joins Manila-based international label, Tarsier Records, for their awaited comeback with “Angel Baby” in collaboration with Moophs. The duo is set to release more singles in 2021 for an upcoming EP in early 2022.
Outside the studio, Chi is a print designer and entrepreneur that founded local clothing brand Neon Island. Gabs on the other hand is a professional makeup artist who has practiced in Sydney and is now working as an ambassador for various international makeup brands.