Men I Trust are officially heading back to Manila this February.
Following their debut Manila stint as part of the 2023 edition of Wanderland Music & Arts Festival, the Canadian indiepop favorite are finally making their highly anticipated return to the Philippines early next month. This time, it will be for their very own solo show this February 1, 2026 (Sunday) at the Filinvest Tent in Alabang, Muntinlupa City. Here, the band will showcase numerous fan-favorites from their 12-years-and-counting career, alongside a multitude of songs from their latest albums: 2025’s Equus Asinus and Equus Caballus.
With this, Billboard Philippines has handpicked eight tracks from Men I Trust to get you ready for the band’s highly anticipated return to Manila for an evening of dreamy soundscapes, jangly guitars, and emotional catharsis.
“Worn Down”
Kicking things off, why don’t we start with an upbeat track from Equus Caballus?
Contrasting the rather energetic nature of its instrumentals, “Worn Down” is a song that explores themes of weariness in a very candid manner, seemingly taking the perspective of someone confronting another person for the negative effect that the latter’s presence and actions has on them.
“Husk”
Released as a stand-alone single in 2024, “Husk” is thematically similar to “Worn Down.” The dreamy track details the wrestle between one’s inner struggles and the vocal desire to not give in to these personal turmoils
“Ring Of Past”
Released in 2023 and later serving as the fourth track on Equus Caballus, “Ring of Past” is a synth-laden ode to a former relationship. Here, the band explores the longing for the familiar security and warmth of a love now lost, reminiscing about the past as the memories continually come flooding in, time and time again.
“Humming Man”
Painting a vivid, oddly specific picture of isolation, “Humming Man” was released in early 2016 as one of Men I Trust’s earliest singles. The track takes the perspective of someone observing a man in supposed isolation from the rest of world, adding a blanket of mystery to the song’s already haunting instrumentals.
“All Night”
Released in 2019, “All Night” is the eighth track from Men I Trust’s fan-favorite third album Oncle Jazz. Laidback and warm, the song talks of a person’s deep appreciation for the small loving gestures that one’s significant other does for them – things that make their life so much easier.
“Billie Toppy”
Released in 2022 as a single, “Billie Toppy” is the 10th track from Equus Caballus. Featuring abstract lyricism that seemingly allude to being “pulled” and “dragged around” by another person, the song is a fun, dance-y offering from Men I Trust, backed by groovy basslines and guitars, a steady drum beat, and synths galore.
“Show Me How”
Serving as the 15th track on Oncle Jazz, “Show Me How” is Men I Trust’s biggest song to date. The song was initially released in 2018 as a single from the album, notable for its laidback, dreamy electric guitar-driven sound and confessional lyrics that point towards either feelings of unrequited love or musings over a past relationship.
“Tailwhip”
Last but not least on the list, we have “Tailwhip,” released in 2017 and later serving as the fourth track on Oncle Jazz. Notable for its atmospheric disco elements, detailing the perspective of someone confidently and bravely diving into new beginnings and the exciting next chapter of their life.