The Ridleys on the Origin of their Band Name, Songwriting, and the Secret to Staying Together

In the latest episode of Billboard Philippines Volumes, indie band The Ridleys pull back the curtain on their story—one that blends music, camaraderie, and a dash of dim sum. Vocalist Benny Manaligod opens up about his songwriting process, revealing how he’s written over 100 tracks, each one fueling their distinctive sound. Between stories of their humble beginnings and favorite moments spent together, The Ridleys' warm, genuine chemistry is on full display. 0:00 Start 0:56 The Ridleys on longevity & how they started 2:15 The Ridleys on the backstory of the band 4:17 The Ridleys on what keeps the band together 7:03 The Ridleys on the story of "Be With You" 10:00 The Ridleys on backstage rituals 13:37 The Ridleys on artist that helped shaped their careers ---------- Get the latest Billboard Philippines updates: https://billboardphilippines.com/ Grab a copy of the Billboard Philippines magazine: https://sarisari.shopping/collections... Follow Billboard Philippines for more: Subscribe to Billboard Philippines YouTube:    / @billboardphofficial   TikTok:   / billboardphofficial   Facebook:   / billboardphofficial   Instagram:   / billboardphofficial   X:   / bbphofficial   Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4pp5pKN... ABOUT BILLBOARD PHILIPPINES Billboard Philippines' YouTube channel is your destination for everything OPM—featuring chart updates, exclusive performances, artist interviews, and the latest in local and global music.