An Intimate Look at the ‘I’ll Remember To Forget You: Through Layered Walls’
Tilly Birds invite overseas fans into a space of shared heartbreak and hope, turning their first English-language album into an intimate, collective memory.
Words Mariel Ann Breanna Puli
Photos courtesy of Mirrorball Asia
April 15, 2026
Tilly Birds are inviting fans to do more than just listen to their songs; they are inviting them to feel every beat and lyric. The band’s latest era is a raw exploration of the human experience, and this summer, they want to share that incredible feeling in person.
On April 20 at NoKal in Manila and May 17 at Swee Lee Clarke Quay in Singapore, the ‘I’ll Remember To Forget You: Through Layered Walls’ shows will offer a space for overseas fans to process the “heartbreak, longing, and confusion” that define the new record. By stripping away the stadium production, the trio aims to turn these personal songs into shared memories with their audience.
“We're finally flying to you with our new album. Let's turn the time into memories.”
An Intimate Experience
Trading the massive scale of their sold-out Bangkok concert for the proximity of a small stage, Tilly Birds are keeping these shows “intentionally small.” This immersive space is designed for fans who want to look deeper into the music, moving past the electric armor of their usual alt-rock sound to find something more vulnerable beneath.
The journey to these shows has been a steady climb. From their 2014 beginnings to the breakout success of ‘Same Page?’ in 2020, the band has become a regional powerhouse. After dominating charts with their sophomore record and the 2025 smash ‘Only You Can’, the trio has spent years touring major festivals across Asia.
Listening Party and Live Acoustic
This summer’s acoustic shows mark a pivot from those high-energy stages to a direct, personal connection with their international community. It begins with a listening party—a collective pause to hear the studio transitions and small details that define the new record. Following the playback, the band will perform a live acoustic set.
It is a rare chance to hear the core of tracks like the alt-rock energy of ‘White Pills’ and the buoyant indie-pop of ‘Retro-39’. Without the synthpop gloss, the songwriter stands on its own.
The Evolution of the 12-Track Era
These 12 tracks represent the group’s first full English release, a project three years in the making, starting in June 2021 and May 2025. During this time, the trio rewrote songs multiple times to ensure every lyric and melody reflected their growth.
By returning to their grunge and alt-rock roots, they’ve captured the heaviness of real-life emotions through earnest, passion-filled songwriting. While the production is presented in a new style, the record remains quintessentially Tilly Birds. This risk-taking collection reflects the little details and transitions of their experiences together since 2021.
“There’s still heartbreak, longing, confusion, hope, maybe a bit darker in tone at times, but still full of the same heart.”
Tilly Birds’ Shared Dream
The band’s identity remains rooted in their chemistry. Meeting during their university years, they shared a dream of speaking for their generation. Their sound is a blend of influences—from punk to prog rock to pop—but their success is built on electrifying energy.
Despite their global reach, they maintain the grounded perspective of friends who simply love making music together.
Turning Time Into Memories
The Manila show is set for April 20, the day after the band's Round Festival stint at the Araneta Coliseum. Happening from 11 AM to 2 PM, the acoustic set will take place at NoKal at Basement 1, Makati Central Square. Tickets go on sale for PHP 3,000 via Tickelo (tickelo.com/tillybirdsmnl2026) on April 1 at 10 AM Philippine Standard Time.
In Singapore, the trio takes over Swee Lee Clarke Quay on May 17 from 5 PM to 8 PM. Tickets go on sale for SGD 60 via Eventbrite (bit.ly/tillybirdssg2026) on April 1 at 10 AM Singapore Standard Time.
