Drawing from the independent music vein of Brazil and finding new life in Berlin, Murilo Sá breathes an analog warmth into indie pop with his lo-fi touch. His new single “Good Old Days” is not just a song; it is a diary woven with loneliness and longing, a desire to turn back time.
The nostalgic guitar riff laid over deep synth bass and saturated drum machine rhythms takes the listener back to the DIY indie spirit of the ’80s and ’90s. Yet behind this retro glow lies a melancholic shadow: “Good Old Days” is a bittersweet letter voicing the yearning to return to lost times.
With this track, Murilo Sá builds a delicate bridge between indie pop and synthpop. His texture-driven production evokes Mac DeMarco’s lo-fi sentiment, Beck’s free-spirited creativity, and Ariel Pink’s imaginary universe. Still, the result is entirely Murilo’s own: layered, warm, and a sound that embraces both past and future at once.
A Journey from Brazil to Berlin
A well-known name in the Brazilian indie scene, Murilo Sá is an artist who has blended his identities as singer, songwriter, and producer across three albums that have earned critical acclaim. In his music, he merges Brazil’s rich melodic vein, the expanding boundaries of psychedelic rock, and the dramatic brightness of ’80s synthpop.
His move to Berlin in 2020 opened a new chapter in this journey. There, he formed the band LOVNIS, which quickly found its place in the city’s vibrant scene. This productivity, combined with Berlin’s collective and experimental spirit, keeps Murilo constantly alive—both in his solo work and in various projects.
“Good Old Days”: A Modern Nostalgia
“Good Old Days” is a song that carries the light of the past into the present, reflecting both hope and fragility at the same time. Perhaps what it makes you feel is this: we cannot bring the past back, but the warmth of those memories can continue to live on in new songs.
