Drugdealer returns with two collaborations that highlight Michael Collins' signature blend of classic pop craftsmanship and heartfelt modern songwriting. "Real Thing" reunites Collins with longtime collaborator and conspirator Natalie Mering (Weyes Blood) in a lush, cross-continental session years in the making. The track captures the magic of their musical chemistry-an effortless blend of timeless melody and soul-infused harmony. It's both a reunion and a refinement, a glowing reminder of the creative connection that has defined some of Drugdealer's most beloved work. On "The News," Collins teams up for the first time with Robbie Chemical, turning a simple harmony sparked in Spain into a panoramic pop gem. Built around memorable melodies and radiant production, the track channels the spirit of generational change-grappling with chaos, connection, and renewal-while retaining the unmistakable charm that defines the Drugdealer sound.Together, "Real Thing" and "The News" trace the evolution of an artist pushing toward honesty and beauty through collaboration. These songs balance nostalgia with reinvention, rooted in friendship, melody, and emotion.
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Drugdealer returns with two collaborations that highlight Michael Collins' signature blend of classic pop craftsmanship and heartfelt modern songwriting. "Real Thing" reunites Collins with longtime collaborator and conspirator Natalie Mering (Weyes Blood) in a lush, cross-continental session years in the making. The track captures the magic of their musical chemistry-an effortless blend of timeless melody and soul-infused harmony. It's both a reunion and a refinement, a glowing reminder of the creative connection that has defined some of Drugdealer's most beloved work. On "The News," Collins teams up for the first time with Robbie Chemical, turning a simple harmony sparked in Spain into a panoramic pop gem. Built around memorable melodies and radiant production, the track channels the spirit of generational change-grappling with chaos, connection, and renewal-while retaining the unmistakable charm that defines the Drugdealer sound.Together, "Real Thing" and "The News" trace the evolution of an artist pushing toward honesty and beauty through collaboration. These songs balance nostalgia with reinvention, rooted in friendship, melody, and emotion.
