A home studio doesn’t necessarily mean a small sound. 50mething’s “Obsession” turns one artist’s relationship with music into a lively alternative indie R&B and blue-eyed soul track, built around the idea that sometimes you simply need music within reach: earbuds ready whenever comfort, reflection, or escape is needed.
There is something immediately relatable about the premise. For 50mething, music isn’t just entertainment; it is an emotional outlet and a source of solace through difficult moments. The title might suggest something intense, but the song approaches that attachment with warmth and energy rather than darkness.
The track is carried by a persistent bass line that gives it an infectious groove. Guitar enters around the chorus, adding movement and lift, while harmonised vocals bring depth and richness to the arrangement. The brass section that arrives toward the end is perhaps the most striking touch, giving the song a satisfying final flourish rather than simply fading away.
What makes the production even more interesting is that everything was created independently in a home studio, with 50mething handling the entire process alone. There is no sense of the DIY setup being treated as a limitation. Instead, the track feels deliberately layered, with each element contributing something to the overall shape of the song.
That independence is central to 50mething’s wider musical journey. Drawing particular inspiration from Prince, the artist has been building an extensive catalogue of around 70 unreleased tracks, embracing music as a space for experimentation, expression and connection.
“Obsession” by 50mething works because its subject is both personal and universal. Most of us have a song we reach for when words fall short, a familiar sound that can shift a mood or make a difficult moment feel lighter. Here, 50mething turns that everyday dependence into an upbeat, carefully arranged celebration of why we keep music close in the first place.