Men I Trust to Stage First Manila Concert in 2026 After Wanderland Debut

Canadian sophisti-pop trio Men I Trust will return to the Philippines for their first solo show in Manila on February 1, 2026, at The Filinvest Tent in Alabang. 

The band — featuring Emma Proulx on vocals, Jessy Caron on guitar, and Dragos Chiriac on keyboards — first performed in the Philippines in 2023 during Wanderland Festival; their set, highlighted by their breakout hit “Show Me How,” placed them alongside French band Phoenix and Canadian singer-songwriter Carly Rae Jepsen on the bill. For many in the crowd, it was a rare chance to see the Montreal group’s hypnotic blend of soft rock, lounge textures, and understated brand of pop music live.

Since then, Men I Trust have steadily expanded their influence in indie pop. Their 2019 breakout record Oncle Jazz introduced audiences to their breezy, slow-burning sound, while this year’s double release, Equus Asinus and Equus Caballus, revealed a band unwilling to sit still. Songs like “Come Back Down” nod to city pop’s retro gloss, while “Husk” leans into post-punk groove and grit. 

Across both albums, the group pushed their music beyond the bedroom pop tag that once followed them, staking their claim as one of indie music’s most inventive acts today. Their Manila solo debut signals not only their global reach, but also the appetite of Filipino audiences for music outside of pop’s usual boundaries. 

Men I Trust tickets go on sale September 25 via Tickelo.

Elijah Pareño

Music Writer

Elijah Pareño is the Music Writer of Rolling Stone Philippines. He writes daily music news, features, reviews, and radar stories of the website.

In addition to music writing, Pareño has written about the behind-the-scenes writers and producers from the P-pop scene, interviewed hip-hop artists like Shanti Dope and Zae, and featured up-and-coming artists for the Music Forecast 2026. Aside from music, Pareño has written about the state of affairs that affects pop culture. He wrote a movie review for 'Mortal Kombat II' and reported and interviewed photojournalists at the September 21, 2025 protests in Luneta and Mendiola.

Prior to working in Rolling Stone Philippines, Pareño was a freelance writer for 3 years and independent live music promoter

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