What happens if you blend Tom Misch with Silk Sonic? The answer is called "30".

Utrecht-based Richard Cejer and m.demian, former housemates turned aspiring collaborators, released this mellow & dreamy gem via our friends at Vokall Records.

Driven by a smooth bassline & catchy drum groove, "30" takes us on a nostalgic journey back to the 1970s. The instrumental inspiration behind the track comes from the highly acclaimed joint project of Bruno Mars and Anderson .Paak, while the captivating storytelling ability & honey vocals of Richard are what will make you fall in love with this tune.

"30"'s topic is actually not so pleasant (heartbreak and the aftermath of a recent breakup) but the song builds up the positivism with each second - climaxing with the trumpet & guitars solos after the 3-minute mark. All symbolizing the transition from difficulty to acceptance. Surprisingly, the song actually celebrates the fact that both people can move on while keeping their friendship, a rarity after a romantic relationship has ended.

A truly genuine & very relatable story, "30" will surely become an instant favorite to all of you.

posted by Nasko
June 2023