When Leanne Mamonong and Naara Acueza decided to simply go by their first names, it made sense; it’s an honest reflection of their musical approach. The Filipino duo make pop that’s endearingly straightforward and sincere. With a tastefully minimalist instrumental palette providing the backdrop, their honeyed vocal harmonies take centre stage as they spin frank, emotionally literate tales of life, love and longing like “Someday” and “New York and Back”. A trip to a Swedish songwriting camp inspired a fresh indie-pop approach, too—as “Keeping Me Up” proves.