Ebe Dancel on Sugarfree and Finding Purpose | The Rolling Stone PH Interview

Ebe Dancel has done it all. From his early days as the frontman of Sugarfree to the steady run of his solo records, his poignant and emotional songwriting has become a hallmark of modern Filipino music. But 25 years in the industry have not come without cost. In this episode of The Rolling Stone Philippines Interview, #EbeDancel reflects on the ups and downs of his career, his struggles with mental health, and his journey toward finding his purpose as a performer. From setting the record straight about the “disbandment” of his former band Sugarfree to stepping back from his career to take care of himself, the Filipino musician revisits the turning points that have shaped his life and journey. “We must keep spinning,” he says. “We have to keep trying.” Only on the Rolling Stone Philippines YouTube channel. Hit subscribe for more content like this! 00:36 Intro 1:27 Religion, upbringing, changing environments 5:50 Turning to music 8:30 On sentimentality and sadness 12:30 Sugarfree 17:15 On mental health and going on hiatus 21:28 Career revival with “Bawat Daan” 25:35 Being obsessed with what you do 29:00 Growth over the years 33:00 Confronting issues in modern life ROLLING STONE PHILIPPINES MEDIA CHANNELS PUBLISHER Anne Bernisca MEDIA CHANNELS MANAGER Kenneth Dimaano PODCAST PRODUCER Anton Molina PRODUCTION ASSOCIATE Megan Lim VIDEO EDITOR Jomar Allan COPYWRITER AND RESEARCHER Nica Glorioso VIDEO EDITOR Lian Dela Cruz EDITORIAL TEAM CHIEF OF EDITORIAL CONTENT Jonty Cruz DIGITAL EDITOR Sai Versailles ART DIRECTOR Nimu Mirano PRODUCTION TEAM DIRECTOR Kenneth Dimaano PRODUCER & SOUND ENGINEER Anton Molina WRITER & HOST Sai Versailles PRODUCTION ASSOCIATE Megan Lim CINEMATOGRAPHER Jomar Allan VIDEO EDITOR Lian Dela Cruz CAMERA OPERATORS Excel Panlaque Kim Angela Santos GAFFERS FTW Photo & Video BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT ADVERTISING DIRECTOR Ivan Panganiban ACCOUNT MANAGER Chyll Taylo ADVERTISING MANAGER Vin Mancera MODERN MEDIA GROUP, INC CHAIRMAN & CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Archie Carrasco CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Anne Bernisca HEAD OF OPERATIONS Nikki Balboa Rolling Stone Philippines is published by Modern Media Group, Inc., a subsidiary of AGC Power Holdings Corp., under license from Rolling Stone, LLC, a subsidiary of Penske Media Corporation. All Rights Reserved. #RollingStonePH #TheRSPHInterview #RSPHMediaChannels #EbeDancel