Marking his first original release on the label, Dutch melodic sensation Mees Salomé returns to Purified Records with ‘Colourblind’, featuring globally renowned vocalist Chris Howard.
Building a slow-burning sonic environment, the track showcases Mees’ ability to fuse emotive storytelling with contemporary club sensibilities. The production steadily unfolds, delivering a compelling journey that is perfectly underscored by Chris’ moving vocal performance.
Speaking about the release, Mees Salomé mentioned:
“”Imagine standing in a room full of people and feeling completely disconnected. Like a wallflower, you’re watching the world move around you. Everything muted, slipping out of focus, but feeling a calm sense of serenity. Getting sucked in deeper, and surrendering to it.
The production lives in that same headspace: emotive melodic progressions layered over a driving, hypnotic groove, shifting between raw, atmospheric tension and moments of release. A push and pull between numbness and feeling, between drifting under and catching a small window of clarity.”
Reflecting on the record, Chris Howard mentioned:
“Colourblind is about feeling a bit detached from reality and finding the peace and joy that can bring. It can be about losing yourself in music, a good book, or something entirely different. Sometimes the worlds we create inside can be more adventurous than reality. The track portrays that feeling. It’s the second collaboration between Mees Salomé and myself and merges our styles perfectly.”
Classically trained in piano, guitar and drums, Mees Salomé brings a strong melodic instinct to productions defined by warm harmonies, evolving textures and immersive grooves. With releases on This Never Happened, Colorize, Purified, Armada and Filth on Acid, his music has earned support from artists including Adriatique, Lane 8, CamelPhat, Nora En Pure, Joris Voorn and Kölsch, as well as BBC Radio 1. Beyond his productions, Mees has cultivated a dedicated global following through his Distant event series, which has grown from a podcast into a sold-out concert experience built around open-to-close sets, storytelling and deep musical connection. As his international profile continues to rise, Mees represents a new generation of melodic artists crafting emotionally resonant experiences that stay with listeners long after the music ends.
Emerging from an indie background as the former frontman of The Brahms, Chris Howard has carved out a distinctive place in the progressive and deep house scene. His signature airy falsetto and understated songwriting bring together minimalist melodies and emotionally resonant lyrics, creating a sound that feels both intimate and immersive. Having collaborated with artists including Helsloot, Nils Hoffmann, Ferry Corsten, Mees Salomé and Corren Cavini, Chris is rapidly establishing himself as one of the genre’s sought-after vocalists. His songwriting is driven by a desire to uncover deeper emotional truths, leaving space for listeners to find their own meaning in every song.
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