Fall Out Boy On Going Back On Tour, Creating ‘Something Tangible’, And The Return of Y2K Culture
In an exclusive interview with Billboard Philippines, Pete Wentz and Patrick Stump talk about the band’s latest record and going back on the road post-pandemic.
When American rock band Fall Out Boy announced their 'So Much For (Tour) Dust' world tour in support of their eighth and latest studio album So Much (For) Stardust, Filipino fans crossed their fingers for a Manila stop, as it had been ten years since the band last visited our country. Sure enough, the band announced a one-night-only show at the Smart Araneta Coliseum on December 9, 2023, and as soon as tickets went on sale on September 24, they sold out in an hour. To say that Filipinos love Fall Out Boy is an understatement, given the turnout and fervent reception to the band at the Araneta show. Then again, Fall Out Boy have always been a top-notch live act with infectious emo/pop-punk tunes that are hard not to sing along to. On the day before their sold-out concert, Billboard Philippines sat down with singer/guitarist Patrick Stump and bassist/lyricist..
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Jason Caballa
Currently the Managing Editor at Billboard Philippines, Jason Caballa's career in music journalism has spanned decades, having most notably served as Music Editor of PULP Magazine and then Associate Editor for the now-defunct Pinoytuner.com.
He has also contributed music articles for the Philippine Daily Inquirer, Rogue Magazine, Mabuhay Magazine, and other print publications from as early as his college years. After shifting to advertising as a copywriter in several agencies, he has returned to documenting local and international music with the establishment of Billboard Philippines in 2023.
Having been a musician himself in Manila's rock and indie scenes since the late '90s, Jason is often inclined towards featuring bands and recording artists who come from that world, as his firsthand experiences allow him to come up with insightful angles and questions for his subjects, resulting in unique and in-depth stories.