Rol3ert Drops Debut Album, Sets Free Manila Show

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Rol3ert released his debut album, meet me in my head, on October 21, 2026. The 14-track collection features Japanese and English songs, including “i won't see you anymore” and “With you,” his collaboration with Malaysian artist Johnson. The Japanese singer-songwriter will make his Philippine performance debut at TriNoma’s After Dark Halloween Party on October 31 at 7 p.m., with free admission. His regional visit…

Key Takeaways

The debut album is out: meet me in my head arrived on October 21 with 14 tracks in Japanese and English.
The Philippine debut is free: Rol3ert performs at TriNoma’s fourth-floor Garden on October 31 at 7 p.m.
Fans can embrace the Halloween theme: Attendees are welcome to dress as creatures from Filipino folklore.
Johnson joins “With you”: The track is Rol3ert’s first recorded collaboration with a Southeast Asian artist.
More live dates are scheduled: Jakarta hosts a showcase on October 28, followed by Osaka and Tokyo headline shows in November.

Japanese singer-songwriter Rol3ert is bringing his music to Filipino fans for the first time, with a free performance at TriNoma Mall in Quezon City on October 31, 2026.

The appearance follows the October 21 release of his debut full-length album, meet me in my head. Featuring 14 songs written and sung in Japanese and English, the record brings together familiar releases and new material drawn from the emotions and experiences of his early life.

His first Philippine show will be part of the After Dark Halloween Party at TriNoma’s fourth-floor Garden, starting at 7 p.m. Philippine time. Admission is free, and fans are welcome to dress as their favourite creatures from Filipino folklore.

A debut album in two languages

On meet me in my head, Rol3ert gathers fan favourites including “meaning,” “savior,” “Boy,” “Kodoku,” and “HOPE,” alongside new songs such as focus track “i won’t see you anymore.”

The album also includes “With you,” featuring Malaysian singer-songwriter and producer Johnson. The song marks Rol3ert’s first recorded collaboration with a Southeast Asian artist.

Mastered by Mike Bozzi of Bernie Grundman Mastering, the album features producers Taka Perry, MONJOE, ESME MORI, Michael Kaneko, Yuto Uchino of The fin., and JUNE. It is available digitally and marks Rol3ert’s first release on CD.

Listeners can stream meet me in my head:

“With you” connects Kyoto and Singapore

The collaboration with Johnson began at SONG BRIDGE 2025, a songwriting camp held in Kyoto in May 2025 under the MUSIC WAY PROJECT.

According to the release, “With you” is the first international collaboration to emerge from the camp. Its music video features both artists and was filmed in Singapore in May 2026 with a local production team.

Fans can watch the “With you” music video:

First performances in Jakarta and Manila

Before arriving in the Philippines, Rol3ert will hold his first Indonesian show on October 28 at Houma Jakarta, Gunawarman.

The Rol3ert “meet me in my head” Showcase & Fan Meet will feature album performances, conversations about the songs, and a chance to meet the artist afterwards.

Doors open at 6:30 p.m. WIB, with the showcase running from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. WIB. Entry is free, dinner is included, and merchandise prizes will be available. Seats are limited, so an RSVP is required.

Rol3ert is scheduled to arrive in Manila on October 30 for promotional activities ahead of his October 31 TriNoma performance.

Japan headline shows follow

After the Southeast Asian visit, Rol3ert will return to Japan for his Live Tour 2026 “meet me in my head.”

The tour includes headline shows at Osaka’s BIGCAT on November 6 and Tokyo’s Spotify O-EAST on November 12. Rol3ert says these band-set performances will offer a different experience from his earlier shows.

Born in the United States in 2005 and raised in Japan, Rol3ert debuted in 2025 with music combining English lyrics and J-pop-influenced melodies. His growing international audience now brings him to Jakarta and Manila for his first performances in both countries.

“meet me in my head” Tracklist

Done
meaning
Boy
Aftertaste
i won’t see you anymore
savior
Realized
Kodoku
say my name – album version –
sweet tear – album version –
With you
(how could i be)honest?
HOPE
dreams

Reader Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Rol3ert’s debut album released?

meet me in my head was released on October 21, 2026, in digital and CD formats.

Where and when is Rol3ert’s first Philippine performance?

He will perform at the After Dark Halloween Party at TriNoma’s fourth-floor Garden in Quezon City on October 31, 2026, at 7 p.m.

Is admission to the TriNoma show free?

Yes. The announcement states that entry is free.

Who collaborates with Rol3ert on “With you”?

Malaysian singer-songwriter and producer Johnson features on the song, which was written at SONG BRIDGE 2025 in Kyoto.

How can fans attend the Jakarta showcase?

The October 28 showcase at Houma Jakarta is free, but seats are limited and an RSVP is required through the registration link.

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