8 Mitski Songs To Listen To Before Her Manila Debut
Ahead of her highly anticipated debut show in the country, here are eight songs from the acclaimed singer-songwriter that will get fans geared up and excited to see her perform live.
MITSKI: Photographed by Andy DeLuca
MITSKI: Photographed by Andy DeLuca
Mitski is performing in the Philippines for the first time, bringing her Nothing’s About to Happen to Me World Tour to the SM Mall of Asia Arena on July 14, 2026.
The “My Love Mine All Mine” singer is set to treat her Filipino fans and listeners to a night to remember. From fan-favorite tracks to deep cuts, there’s plenty to look forward to as Mitski makes her highly anticipated Manila debut.
With that, Billboard Philippines lists eight songs from the acclaimed singer-songwriter to help longtime fans and new listeners prepare for her first-ever concert in the country.
“Where’s My Phone?”
The song that signaled the Nothing’s About to Happen to Me era, “Where’s My Phone?” is a vibrant indie rock anthem that welcomes back the energy of electric guitars and garage punk influences. The track follows the singer’s search for her missing cell phone, which serves as a metaphor for her own emotional disorientation amid uncertain times.
“My Love Mine All Mine”
“My Love Mine All Mine” remains her most popular track to date, thanks to its viral success. Featured on her 2023 album The Land Is Inhospitable and So Are We, the track captures romance and longing in their rawest forms. It reflects on how, in a world of impermanence, love is something we can claim as our own and hold onto, with no one able to take it away from us. Surely, this is one of the most anticipated songs fans are excited to hear her perform live.
“Working for the Knife”
“Working for the Knife” appears on the 2022 album Laurel Hell and blends synth-pop, glam rock, and dream pop influences. It is reminiscent of the industrial sounds of the 1980s while amplifying her anxieties about living in the public eye. The “knife” in question serves as a metaphor for the pressure of keeping up with expectations and her struggle to continue pursuing her creative ambitions, while questioning whether her art will continue to connect with people.
“I’ll Change for You”
“I’ll Change for You” leans into bossa nova and chamber pop influences to explore the relatable feelings that come after heartbreak. For all the yearners stuck in the bargaining stage after everything has been said and done, the song captures the vulnerability and self-neglect that come with the hope of winning someone back. Its emotional desperation is surely made for the arena, especially once fans get to experience the song live.
“Washing Machine Heart”
Probably one of Mitski’s top five essential songs and among her most popular tracks, “Washing Machine Heart” stands out as one of the more upbeat entries on this list. Led by a steady backbeat that may represent the sound of a washing machine, the song explores how one embraces the pain and hurt of being consumed by their partner’s emotional baggage, all while setting themselves up for heartbreak.
“Pearl Diver”
Diving into one of her earlier tracks from her 2012 debut album Lush, no less, “Pearl Diver” is a deep cut worth checking out. Mitski describes herself as a pearl diver searching for something more, especially when it comes to love, life, happiness, and everything in between. Even after all these years and several albums in, the song is the encore for her current tour, serving as a tribute to the fans who have been there since day one.
“I Bet on Losing Dogs”
Representing the Puberty 2 era, the indie rock, alternative rock, neo-psychedelia, and shoegaze-leaning “I Bet on Losing Dogs” is another anthem about taking a chance on a lover and a relationship that seems destined to fail. Nonetheless, it still carries the classic longing and yearning that comes with such experiences. From toxic love to self-sabotage, this is definitely a live performance to look forward to.
“Dead Women”
Another track from her most recent album, the haunting and deeply reflective “Dead Women” examines how society tends to idealize women once they are no longer around while restricting their ability to make their own decisions. A highlight from the record, the track talks about how the world silences women, echoing the idea that women can lose control of their own narratives once they are gone.
Frequently Asked Questions
Mitski will make her Manila debut on July 14, 2026, performing at the SM Mall of Asia Arena as part of her Nothing’s About to Happen to Me World Tour. It marks her first-ever concert in the Philippines, giving Filipino fans their first chance to see her live.
“Where’s My Phone?” served as the lead single that opened the Nothing’s About to Happen to Me era. The garage-punk, indie rock track follows the search for a missing phone as a metaphor for emotional disorientation, marking a return to electric guitar-driven sound.
“My Love Mine All Mine” remains Mitski’s most streamed and viral song to date. Released on her 2023 album The Land Is Inhospitable and So Are We, it reflects on holding onto love as something permanent amid a world defined by impermanence.
Yes. “Pearl Diver,” from her 2012 debut album Lush, closes her current tour setlist as the encore. The song has become a tribute to longtime fans who have followed her career since her earliest releases.
Her catalog spans indie rock, synth-pop, bossa nova, and dream pop, with recurring themes of heartbreak, longing, and self-scrutiny. Songs like “Dead Women” also examine how society idealizes and silences women, particularly after their deaths.
