Mak Ro is composed of Filipino-American cousins Eric Makapugay and Kristoffer Ruaro, based in Memphis, TN. They produce a soulful sound influenced by R&B and rock music, since their formation in 2019, they have steadily made waves in the music scene with over half a million streams across digital streaming platforms.
Here we bring you five tracks to enter the Mak Ro atmosphere.
Nocturne
Nocture is a soulful meditation on vulnerability and solace. They speak of being a refuge for someone else’s burdens while acknowledging an impending darkness, creating a balance between struggle and hope.
Cold
“Cold” dives into the push-and-pull dynamics of a relationship that feels like a cycle of longing and restraint, capturing the tension between wanting to break free and being drawn back together.
Bones
“Bones” sublimates the rawness of a relationship unravelling too fast, blending introspective lyrics with a haunting melody to carry the emotional weight felt as the artist reflects on past intimacy and a sudden sense of loss.
Sin
“Sin” explores the intensity and complexities of a passionate yet conflicted relationship and the darker side of desire, where communication transcends words, revealing deeper emotions through physical connection.
Moth
“Moth” explores the unyielding desire and the inevitable pull towards what’s destructive. Drawing on the metaphor of a moth to a flame, the song mirrors the cyclical nature of longing, where the artist’s faith in a broken relationship leads to continuous surrender despite the pain.
