There’s something special about a show where you feel genuinely close to the people on stage. No production smoke, no runway-length distance between artist and audience. That was how the audience would remember I’ll Remember to Forget You: Through Layered Walls showcase.
Fans of Tilly Birds were seated for the intimate hangout with Third, Billy, and Milo at Swee Lee Clarke Quay on Sunday, 17 May 2026.
To celebrate their first-ever full English album, the curated listening party included a free drink, a postcard stamping activity, as well as a meet and greet with Tilly Birds themselves.
It was a moment to remember as they opened the listening party with their title track, ‘I’ll Remember To Forget You‘. It was a simpler set-up as compared to their usual concert stages – limited number of guitars, a compact drum, and a smaller space for the members to jump around, but the high vocal quality and emotional melody shone through.
The Thai alt-pop band performed ‘White Pills‘ next, an upbeat song with a fresh sound and groove from the usual playlist. The band’s musical journey actually began over a decade ago with English songs, before they shifted focus to Thai.
Through Layered Questions
The band took the time to introduce themselves and shared snippets of their behind-the-scenes. Third revealed that they had to check in at the wee hours of 6am to take the 9am flight to Singapore for the showcase, but it was worth it to be able to perform at a “very fancy place” in an exclusively intimate format.
Billy laughed and admitted that he found the setting weird as they sang “with people sitting down”. He then said, more than once across the night, that it was a fun experience and that he wanted to do this again. The other band members instantly agreed with his sentiments.
Tilly Birds also answered a few shortlisted questions sent in from fans earlier. Third cheekily answered a question about doing another cinematic virtual concert for the English album – only if they have the budget for it.
They also responded to a question on which songs that worried them the most. Third felt that the long lyrics of ‘Our Happy Place’ was a challenge when singing live, as Billy brazenly played the song’s melody on the keys in the background.
Milo revealed that the next song they were performing, ‘Call It A Day‘, was a difficult song for him even though it was a calming song.
All eyes were on the stage which was filled with emotional turmoil as they performed ‘Shouting Eyes’ afterwards.
Breaking Down the Songs’ Walls
The next Q&A segment included questions on the inspiration behind the album and how the album was made.
Third openly shared that while the previous albums were mostly based his own experiences, the latest album got the support of lyricists. The collaboration ensured that multiple perspectives were thrown into the mix for the English album. Each track carried something personal from the three members.
Billy shared easter eggs on the production of ‘Call It A Day‘, which took two years after ‘White Pill’ was ready. The band faced an “intense” challenge in making the two songs look like it belonged in the same track list. It was also a song to replace another song that got kicked out of album track list – what a day of revelations.
Billy also added that the album cover is blue as a symbol of sadness.
Milo chipped in and shared the most challenging song to record for him was ‘Our Happy Place’. The difficulty was having to balance playing the drums soft, but not too soft. He actually played so hard for the first five minutes into the recording that the drumsticks almost broke.
Besides the intense studio work, Third added that the hardest to sing was also his favourite track, ‘If You Say So’. He joked that he got through it with some paracetamol.
Billy went ahead to spoil the next song they were performing as he revealed that ‘Never A Waste of Time’ was actually the hardest song to play live – its melody is cinematic in a way that does not translate easily to a band setting. Fans were enthralled with this special song, and Tilly Birds enjoyed playing the album to the fullest.
Throwback to Crowd Favourites
The curated listening party also included well-known hits like ‘Until Then’, with its enchanting melody and easy listening lyrics.
The members took time to reply to a fan’s question on how the album came about – the English album was originally an 11-song album, but as they mixed, matched and found more songs, it increased to 12 and eventually 13.
Billy explained the process – they filled in the blanks in the song lyrics by playing with words, and mix and matching ideas together. They also acknowledged those who had contributed significantly to the album.
The atmosphere ascended to even higher spirits with ‘Heaven’, a song they collaborated with Ben&Ben, with uplifting lyrics and beats.
When asked about whether track sequencing was decided during production, the members explained that ‘Heaven’ just had to be added as the final song – to lift the listeners mood, giving them somewhere to land after the heavy weight of the other songs.
Being On The Same Page?
Before singing the final song for the evening, Tilly Birds addressed a fan’s curious question on whether it bothered them when listeners misunderstand their songs. They clarified that it does not bother them at all – once a song is released, the song belongs to whoever needs it. They understood that people will connect the songs to their own stories and hoped that the songs try their best to speak for those who need it the most – an ode to the concept of through layered walls.
Third, Billy, and Milo thanked fans for their support. Third hoped that the album will be a friend for fans, act as a source of comfort, allow them to dance when they want to, and do all the things that an album can do for them.
Milo added that being able to play these songs they rarely perform live meant a lot to them.
Billy was relieved that the album is finally out after working on it for three years, and gave a shoutout to whoever helped do their crazy things for this blue album.
Finally, the three members stood together at the front of the stage for the last hurrah to ‘Same Page?’. Fans were definitely on the same page as they sang along together with camera phones lighted up.
Special Birthday Encore
The evening ended full of banter with fans, and a demand for an encore. Tilly Birds admitted they had not rehearsed for it but were reassured warmly by the audience as everyone cheered and sang along loudly together.
Everyone was definitely familiar and affectionate with Tilly Birds’ ‘Just Being Friendly?’, complete with a surprise birthday celebration for Third who’s birthday just passed.
As Tilly Birds said, it was a beautiful day to remember.
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