No ‘Misfire’ here: Chezka’s breakthrough EP earns global attention — listen

Chezka’s Misfire EP dives deep into the messy, honest emotions of love — from heartache and healing to self-reflection and soft affection. As a result, he rising Filipina artist’s new project is resonating beyond borders, landing her on global Spotify playlists and placing her firmly on the radar of international listeners.

At the centre of this global splash is the title track ‘Misfire’ — a shimmering folk-pop confession that’s equal parts earworm and emotional gut punch. What started as an acoustic TikTok demo in 2023 has evolved into a full-blown anthem, tracing the messy journey of healing while staying soft in a world that keeps cutting deep.

Now, it’s not just local fans tuning in. The track has landed on over 50 New Music Friday playlists across Canada, Japan, Germany, Kenya, France, the UK, and her home turf, the Philippines. She’s also taken prime placement on EQUAL and we SEA you, playlists known for spotlighting women and Southeast Asian voices.

Back home, Chezka is repping proudly on OPM Rising, while globally, she’s nestled among pop’s freshest faces on POSES and POPpin’.

Released via Underdog Music, Misfire is steeped in freedom, experimentation, and hard-earned vulnerability. It’s a bold introduction to an artist who’s not afraid to confront pain head-on — and who does so with poetic candour and melodic finesse.

So whether you’ve been following her since the TikTok days or you’re just discovering her now, Misfire is one EP that’s begging to be played loud, on loop, and with feeling.