Fern

Fernando Miguel Tan, professionally known as Fern., is a Filipino singer-songwriter and music producer known for his blend of indie pop, R&B, and electronic music. He gained recognition in 2017 with his debut single “Into You,” which reached No. 1 on Spotify Philippines. He followed this success with songs such as “Are You Mine” and “Wanna Dance with You.” Fern. has also collaborated with Filipino artists and contributed to the growing OPM scene through his distinctive sound and songwriting.

Quick facts

Notable Works

  • “Into You” (2017) — His breakthrough single, which reached No. 1 on Spotify’s Philippines chart, according to early coverage.
  • “Lie 2 Me” (2018) — A melodic pop track that became one of his best-known songs.
  • “Are You Mine” (2018) — A romantic pop release from his early career.
  • “LOVELESS” (2019) — An EP showcasing his sentimental, atmospheric sound.
  • “Blinded” (2020) — A single that helped expand his streaming audience.
  • “Want U Bad” (2020) — One of his most-streamed releases.
  • “Kaori” (2020) — Released as part of the PARADISE RISING project semilucent, inspired by the anime Your Lie in April.
  • DREAMWALKER (2021) — His 12-track debut album, featuring “Whatever This Is,” “Baby Rye,” “Kagandahan,” and “LOOPING.”
  • “BABY BLUE” (2024) — A collaboration with dot.jaime.
  • “Don’t Touch My Girl” (2025) — A collaboration with Because, O SIDE MAFIA, and Al James.
  • “Giliw” (2026) — A collaboration featuring Al James and Kyla, released alongside his newer musical direction.
  • PERSONA:2000 (2026) — An album project reflecting his renewed interest in the sounds and style of 2000s R&B.
     

These releases highlight Fern.’s evolution from dreamy indie-pop and electronic production toward a more R&B-influenced sound, while maintaining his personal and emotionally driven songwriting style.

 

Achievements

  • Breakthrough success with “Into You” — His debut single reached No. 1 on Spotify’s Philippines chart and introduced him to a wider audience.
  • 2019 Awit Awards recognition — Won the People’s Voice Favorite Collaboration award for “Down For Me” with Julie Anne San Jose.
  • International exposure through PARADISE RISING — Featured on semilucent, a project associated with 88rising that spotlighted Filipino artists.
  • Signed with Island Records Philippines — Continued developing his music career under the label.
  • Established himself as a singer and producer — Expanded his work beyond solo releases through collaborations and music production.
  • Released his debut album, DREAMWALKER (2021) — Presented a collection of songs shaped by his personal experiences and memories.
  • Explored a new R&B direction in 2026 — Promoted PERSONA:2000 and released “Giliw,” featuring Al James and Kyla.
     

Fun Facts

  • His full name is Fernando Miguel Tan, and he performs under the stylized name Fern.
  • He began writing songs on an acoustic guitar at around age 15 and started producing his own music at around 17.
  • He grew up surrounded by music and took guitar, piano, and vocal lessons during childhood.
  • He has cited artists such as Frank Ocean and The 1975 as musical influences.
  • He once released music under the name Kiindred before establishing his career as Fern.
  • His song “Kaori” was inspired by the character Kaori Miyazono from the anime Your Lie in April.
  • He is known for a relaxed vocal style and atmospheric production that combines acoustic elements, electronic sounds, and R&B influences.