Mak Ro: “Love in The Dark” Album Release Show

Name: Mak Ro: “Love in The Dark” Album Release Show
Start: 2024-10-19T19:30:00-05:00
End: 2024-10-19T22:00:00-05:00
Location: 1350 Concourse Avenue, Memphis, Tennessee 38104, United States

Schedule

Sat Oct 19 2024 at 07:30 pm to 10:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

1350 Concourse Avenue, Memphis, Tennessee 38104, United States | Memphis, TN

Mak Ro is a duo of Filipino-American cousins based in Memphis, TN: Eric Makapugay (Multi-Instrumentalist/Producer/Songwriter) and Kristoffer Ruaro (Singer/Producer/Songwriter).
The duo sparked from a seemingly inconsequential guitar riff Eric improvised during a jam session, resulting in the first song they ever wrote together, "Elevator." From that point on, collaboration has effortlessly flowed between the two, having a familial chemistry that can only be described as natural. Guided by their instincts, they have fearlessly forged their distinctive identity, demonstrating that their music is destined to exist. Their shared interest in R&B music bridges the gap between their individual tastes in pop and rock, creating a unique fusion of different genres.
Eric builds a sonic world in which Kristoffer carves out meaningful stories. As Filipino-Americans and for Kristoffer, a queer artist, Mak Ro conveys their perspectives through their storytelling, making their mark not only in their hometown of Memphis, TN, but also on a broader international stage.
They have independently produced, written, and released 15 singles and a 4-song EP since their first release in 2019. Their newest single, "Hero," is their first release since 2023, and are working toward a longer body of work to be released in the near future.