totâ is Josh Villena's passion project and a solo endeavor described as "tindig balahibong rock" (goosebumps rock). Josh Villena has 18 years of music-making under his belt — from playing guitar for Peryodiko and Reese Lansangan to writing songs and performing with his bands Maya’s Anklet and Autotelic. tota, despite being a solo endeavor, is joined by a band composed of none other than his father, Mel Villena - a known musician, composer, and musical director, and siblings Ria, Miko, and Mark. The name “totâ” is derived from his nickname “tota” which was a mispronunciation of Josh’s toddler self of his real name “Joshua.” Carrying that nickname is a fulfillment of his longing to create music for himself and exploring deeper and darker themes such as fear and anxiety. Not only is he now revealing the name from his childhood, but also the stories inspired from that time in his life. Driven by his love for art and music, he wrote the symphonic alt-rock track at the height of the pandemic when his anxieties & fears were peaking. He describes his upcoming music for “totâ” as imaginative and adventurous; an immersive journey he wants his listeners to be a part of. "Malikmata" is the intro to the alternate universe totâ has created where he invites people to join him in his adventures. tota is his exploration of both his childhood fears to the present. He endeavors to create an experience that takes his audience to a place where art comes with music to encounter the multisensory combination of the two mediums.

The launch will be held at Balcony Music House, Poblacion, Makati 7PM and will also feature guest performances by No Lore, Shanne Dandan, and Gabba.