Pampanga’s Mt. Lewis Brings ’90S Pinoy Charm to New Single “Kung Ayaw Mo”

Angeles, Pampanga-based band Mt. Lewis explores the lighter side of romance in “Kung Ayaw Mo,” a playful new single released on September 25 via Offshore Music.

The smooth rock four-piece draws from the warmth of classic Filipino comedy films and the upbeat spirit of ’90s pop, turning the uncertainties of a budding relationship into a song built around teasing, affection, and playful exchanges.

Following their synth-rock fusion single “Kidlat,” Mt. Lewis takes a different approach this time. “Kung Ayaw Mo” retains the band’s lively energy while leaning into a coy, quirky mood—a “suyuan” anthem about navigating misunderstandings when two people are still figuring each other out.

For lead guitarist and vocalist Lewis Tiongco, that atmosphere comes partly from childhood memories of watching old comedy films with friends.

The band wanted to capture the feeling of gathering inside someone’s house, hanging out, and letting a classic Pinoy comedy play in the background. That familiar warmth helped shape the track’s musical direction.

Another inspiration was Gary Valenciano’s “Di Bale Na Lang,” which offered a reference for the playful Filipino pop sound the group wanted to explore.

“For this particular track, we can also say that we were inspired by ‘Di Bale Na Lang’ by Gary V. It was one of those songs that helped us visualize the kind of fun and playful Filipino pop sound we wanted to explore,” Tiongco shares.

An acoustic guitar forms the song’s musical foundation, helping bring forward the lightness the band envisioned. Rather than carrying over the same synth-driven approach as “Kidlat,” the arrangement gives Mt. Lewis room to show a more easygoing side.

“This release definitely reveals the band’s quirkier side, both musically and in terms of our personality,” Tiongco says.

That shift connects the song’s sound with its theme. The romantic uncertainty in “Kung Ayaw Mo” is approached through humor and affection, reflecting those moments when a little banter becomes part of getting closer to someone.

For Mt. Lewis, the single offers another way to express the band’s personality while drawing on sounds and cultural memories familiar to Filipino listeners.

“Kung Ayaw Mo” is out now on digital streaming platforms. The release announcement also scheduled its music video to premiere on October 9 through the Mt. Lewis YouTube channel.

Photo credit: JL Gaddi

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