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Man Must Explore @ Empire Underground, 11/1/2025

By Stephanie J Bartik on November 6, 2025

On November 1, Man Must Explore celebrated the release of their debut album, “Rise,” at Empire Underground. The band describes this album as both a sonic journey and a statement. It “tells the story of loneliness born from the divisions that separate us — as people, as communities, and as a world. But through that darkness comes light: a call to reconnect through empathy, love, and shared experience.”

That message is materialized through The Explorer’s Guild— a growing movement surrounding the band that uses collective action to better the community and provide resources to marginalized groups. Through Helping the Homeless (benefit concerts, kit drives, and rescue mission volunteerism), Cancer Care (meals, rides, and chemo kits in partnership with the American Cancer Society, raising thousands for leukemia and lymphoma patients), and Amplified Pride (uplifting LGBTQIA+ voices through events and fundraisers), Man Must Explore is showing that connection and compassion are more than lyrics — they’re a way forward. Fans are invited to join the Guild on Discord and take part in building something bigger together.

Man Must Explore is:

Vocals and guitar: Ryan Treen

Bass: Ana Carolina Seixas Peronico

Guitar: Thomas Harrington

Drums: Tia Malai Mathison

You can catch one of their upcoming shows at:

11/14/25 – Hart Bar (Brooklyn, NY)

11/15/25 – Hot Plate Brewery (Pittsfield, MA)

11/22/25 – Creative Spirit Community Arts Center (Potsdam, NY)

12/05/25 – The Jungle (Boston, MA)

12/06/25 – Nostalgia (Long Island, NY)

12/19/25 – Lost and Found (Albany, NY)