Sour: A Young Band Bringing Music and Filipino Heritage Together

BRUSSLES, Belgium — A young and diverse band called Sour is making music, building friendships and bringing together different cultural backgrounds at Université libre de Bruxelles (ULB).

The band recently held a concert at a relatively small venue, but the intimate setting did not stop the audience from turning out in force. The venue was packed, with music lovers filling the space to hear the young musicians perform—a promising sign of the growing interest in Sour.

For Joy Amper-Rezsohazy, the band's Filipino connection is a source of pride.

“I’m really proud as a Filipino that finally we have this band where two members are Filipinos. I hope there are more Filipinos to showcase their talent,” she said.

The band was formed while its members were studying at ULB, united by their shared passion for music. Its name, Sour, has a playful origin: one of the members enjoys lemon-based cocktails, inspiring a name that is fresh, tangy and memorable.

Among the band's members are Ghaile Nullar, one of its vocalists, and Antoine Sinon, who plays bass. Both are second-generation Filipinos, born and raised in Belgium while maintaining a connection to their Filipino heritage.

Their involvement in Sour reflects the experience of many young Filipinos in Belgium, who embrace both their Belgian upbringing and the culture of their families. Through music, Ghaile and Antoine are able to express themselves while being part of a creative and multicultural community.

“We all like different genres. I like rock, but we try to have a sound that fits everyone,” Antoine said.

For Ghaile, the band is about more than just music. She hopes the members will continue making music together for many years to come.

“I hope we’re still going to play together and keep being friends because that’s the reason why we started this band,” she said.

The band's lineup is as diverse as its members. Alongside Ghaile, Pauline Camps and Rafael Hueso provide vocals, while Pierre Pire, Louis Marichal and Lea Troquet play guitar. Antoine Huet is on drums, with Lina Lemaire on flute and Victoria Papadopoulous on violin.

With its unusual combination of instruments and multiple musical influences, Sour is developing a distinctive sound shaped by collaboration and experimentation.

What began as a group of university friends has become a musical adventure. And with two second-generation Filipino musicians among its members, Sour is not only creating music—it is also reflecting the diversity, creativity and cultural richness of a new generation in Belgium.