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.