LOCO TRANQUILO

Friendly Matter: A Passionate,Timeless and Uplifting Ode to Quality Friendships and Genuine Love

After a yearlong hiatus, Julian Armando Gervasi, aka Loco Tranquilo has released his fifth single, “Friendly Matter.” Written and performed by Julian Gervasi and recorded and produced by MacKenzie Bunch, ‘Friendly Matter’ explores themes of warmth and reconciliation in relation to the complexity of friendship.

Julian Armando began writing the song in the spring of 2021, following a difficult time of isolation during the pandemic. After experiencing turmoil in various relationships in his life he was inspired to encourage kindness and affection in those around him. Listeners can feel the intensity of Gervasi’s conflicting emotions — the stress of relational strife in comparison to the joy of choosing love and devotion. Gervasi was inspired by the significance of genuine love and authenticity in both the platonic and romantic connections in his life. “Friendly Matter” serves as a call for affection, an appeal to choose optimism in every moment, every relationship.

With heartfelt lyrics brought together by smooth, ethereal vocals, Gervasi transforms his heartbreak into a beautiful whirlwind of optimism and realism. Gervasi stays true to his unique sound of psychedelic indie-pop. The song, like all his work, creates a world of juxtaposition — contrasting lyrics detailing the human desire for connection with an upbeat tempo, reverberating guitars and dynamic vocals. “Friendly Matter” lends a hand to anyone feeling alone and implores listeners to choose love, kindness, and above all else, choose each other.