Parisian violinist, pianist, and producer LeSerge draws inspiration from his experience on the closing track of Dissociated, “Brazilian Wobble.” The bossa nova-inflected song has a bright tone and laid-back energy, merging several sides of his musical approach. The track sits comfortably with jazz, hip-hop, and electronic influences without detracting from its laid-back character.

The music features piano-led pieces and lush string arrangements with subtle underground influences that add another layer of personality. LeSerge creates a warm groove somewhere between jazz, lo-fi, and instrumental hip-hop, more about atmosphere and movement than excess.

The final track on Dissociated, “Brazilian Wobble,” is playful in tone and has a real sense of musical space. The track has a unique sound thanks to the piano, strings, and bossa nova touches, but it still fits within the wider LeSerge sound, with its jazzy, lo-fi, instrumental hip-hop elements. It’s a relaxed, good-vibes record where the groove speaks for itself.

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Regret doesn’t have to be the end of the story. That’s the point of Michael Waters‘s “We’re Much Better People Now”. This intimate Americana singer-songwriter acoustic ballad is about what happens when two people own their histories, embrace the mistakes that made them who they are, and decide that growth and love matter more than anything else.

Waters writes about two people who don’t start out under the best of circumstances. Both have histories, and the relationship is a space where those histories can be acknowledged but not allowed to define the present. In its reflective mood, it turns to forgiveness, commitment, and hope.

No busy production here, the song instead zeroes in on an intimate singer-songwriter feel that keeps the spotlight on the vocal and the words. Waters’ voice gives the ballad a direct, personal character that anchors the emotion. The performance seems designed to communicate, not to wow you, so you can stay focused on the core relationship and the shifting perspective.

“We’re Much Better People Now” also benefits from a theme that could apply to many. People aren’t perfect; they have layers of history, and sometimes they change because of the relationships they care about. The song recognises that just because you’re improving doesn’t mean the past didn’t happen. Instead, it suggests that understanding your origins can make the future you share more meaningful and secure.

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