Late Bloomer - Mervin Wong & Sal

Mervin & Sal delve into the world of Late Bloomer, a full-length album from artist-producer Mervin Wong, and a three-and-a-half-year project finally come to fruition. Featuring the vocals of collaborator Sal, the album is a document of existential discord, self-doubt, and the solace and growth that can arrive from finding the right people.

Destiny

Inner worlds and the chaos within. We chat about Destiny, the track that Mervin worked on last for Late Bloomer.

01-16
24:03

Retriever: Perils and Danger

Sal's favourite track on our album Late Bloomer is the topic of this episode: Retriever. We explore Sal's songwriting process and how it ties into world-building and the larger narrative of Late Bloomer.

01-06
37:39

Plato: Refraction

“Ego is persona, but the soul’s eternal, right?” - This week we dissect Plato: menacing qualities, the inextricable craft of music production, and the refraction of the self and soul.

12-16
29:25

Gap: Manifesting

It came in the Gap: intention setting, manifesting, commitment and dedication.

12-16
24:21

Ghost: Lost and Found

Stories behind Ghost, the opening track to Late Bloomer, the power of titles, making music is having fun, sonic palettes, a feeling.

12-02
29:43

Late Bloomer, Full Circle

Beginnings of Late Bloomer, Sal's film Later, our 3-year journey, lightning in a bottle, the reasons why people create music, finding & being kind to yourself.

11-25
47:13

Closure

Closure, time, 3-year journey, trash & gems, process, memories, therapy.

11-15
01:25

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