Ylona Garcia Revisits a Decade of Music on “Ylona, So Far. (Live)”

The nine-track live album captures her 10 Year Manila Exclusive Set and includes a reunion with Bailey May.

Ylona Garcia has released ylona, so far. (live), a nine-track album that revisits songs from across her career through the perspective of the artist she is today.

Released on October 5, 2026, via Sony Music Entertainment, the album was recorded during her 10 Year Manila Exclusive Set at Backyard Live. Its fresh live interpretations reflect a decade of growth, memories, and a stronger sense of ownership over her music.

“It feels like a healing experience, and that means the world to me,” Garcia said of the project.

Familiar songs, a more personal connection

Returning to these songs meant revisiting both the opportunities and pressures of growing up in the public eye.

Garcia said that earlier in her career, her gratitude for opportunities sometimes made it difficult to remain fully present in the music.

“I did my best to perform each song in the studio and on stage, but I was often more focused on making sure everyone else was happy than connecting with the music itself,” she explained.

A decade later, she approaches those songs with a deeper understanding of herself. The live album allows her present-day perspective to reshape music associated with earlier chapters of her life.

The rollout began with “entertain me (live),” introducing the project’s central theme of reclaiming her story.

“It became a reminder that people can take things from you, but they can’t take away your heart or your mind,” Garcia said. “That’s what this project represents to me—taking back ownership of my story and who I am as an artist.”

A reunion with Bailey May

One of the album’s most personal moments is “o pag ibig (live),” featuring Bailey May.

According to the release, the two had not seen each other since they were 16 before reuniting onstage. Their performance connects Garcia’s present with an early chapter of her career.

“Performing ‘O Pag-Ibig’ together honestly felt like no time had passed at all,” she recalled.

For longtime listeners, the collaboration offers a familiar song revisited after years of separate experiences.

Bringing the Manila performance to more fans

Performance videos recorded at Backyard Live will also be released on Garcia’s YouTube channel, giving fans another way to experience the set.

Garcia said she wanted listeners to recognize the care behind the new interpretations while seeing how she has developed as a performer.

“More than anything, I wanted to give them a glimpse of the artist I’ve become while still honoring the girl they first fell in love with,” she said.

The project also recognizes the stage’s role in her growth. Garcia described live performance as her training ground as an entertainer, making the album a celebration of both her journey and the roots that shaped her.

“ylona, so far. (live)” tracklist

1. “my name is ylona garcia (live)”
2. “lie so well (live)”
3. “space (live)”
4. “dahan dahan dahan lang (live)”
5. “o pag ibig (live)” featuring Bailey May
6. “don’t go changing (live)”
7. “don’t say goodbye (live)”
8. “win the fight (live)”
9. “entertain me (live)”

Through these nine recordings, Garcia looks back at her career while allowing her present voice to give familiar material new meaning.

ylona, so far. (live) is available on digital music platforms worldwide via Sony Music Entertainment. Fans can also follow her YouTube channel for the upcoming performance videos.