If a soft sigh had a soundtrack, it might sound a lot like 'Coffee'. The new collaboration from Perth-based soul-weavers Olivia De Melo and Keeley Connolly is equal parts cozy, contemplative, and cool, a genre-blurring slow sip of late-night introspection dressed in lo-fi hues and laced with lyrical tenderness.
Longtime friends and now co-creators, De Melo and Connolly are two artists whose synergy is instantly apparent. With 'Coffee', they’ve taken their shared musical language, and brewed up a track that feels less like a single and more like a scene. Imagine flickering string lights, vinyl spinning in the next room, the last few friends lingering after a party, hearts wide open. That’s the world 'Coffee' lives in.
De Melo’s distinctive vocal tone glides effortlessly alongside Connolly’s equally lush harmonies. Their delivery is unforced, full of subtle emotional texture — intimate without being heavy, like reading a heartfelt note you forgot you wrote to yourself. Enter Muranji with a verse that rolls in like late-night honesty, adding narrative depth without interrupting the flow. Then there’s Michael Kay, whose warm, silk-smooth vocals add just the right touch of R&B flavour, further grounding the track’s message of self-awareness and emotional recalibration.
While the production leans minimalist, it’s never empty. Delicate synth flourishes, a dusty beat, and cleverly layered textures give 'Coffee' a grounded elegance. It’s music that feels familiar, yet freshly brewed — the kind you return to on grey mornings or golden-hour drives.
'Coffee is both a mood and a vibe. It’s the internal monologue you have after a night that got away from you, the moment of clarity before sunrise, the gentle reminder that you’re allowed to be messy — and still find grace in it. With their creative chemistry and poetic sensibilities, Olivia De Melo and Keeley Connolly have created something quietly powerful, and we’re absolutely here for another cup.