Inspired by the Japanese term "Kireina," which easily translates to beautiful, KRNA aspires to create melodies and soundscapes that coincide with this meaning. Hailing from Cagayan de Oro City Philippines, this Dream Pop outfit is compelled by the mundane, everyday life coexisting with colorful, raw and raging emotions. this The band consists of KC Salazar (vocals), Janro Abian (drums), Andrei Castro (guitar), and Al Gabriel (bass guitar), with the latter two joining in 2022.
Their River Gold EP (2018) marked a milestone, praised by The Flying Lugaw for its “breezy production choices, inspiring instrumentals, and powerful vocal performances,” and described by 8List.PH as “a truly beautiful, expansive, and sustained dream of five songs that you just wish wouldn’t end.” The band has also achieved key milestones, performing internationally at Music Lane Okinawa (Online Festival, 2021) and the ASEAN Music Showcase Festival in 2022.
Their latest singles, Dream Again (2023) and I’m Wrong (2024), received critical acclaim and were hailed as top songs of their respective years in the Philippines by various outlets, including Billboard Philippines.