Noehart Captures Fresh Starts on 'At least I tried'

Mario Campbell makes music across genres as Noehart, and 'At least I tried' came out of that restless drive. Built as a soundtrack for walking away from an old situation to start over, the instrumental leans straight into the funky, dance-heavy energy of Minneapolis in the early 80s, nodding directly to Prince and The Time.

The entire piece took shape in an off-the-cuff jam session where Campbell took on every role himself, playing all the instruments, laying down the drum parts, and running the board. For a self-described perfectionist, tracking and finishing everything in just 20 minutes was a rare milestone, offering a quick glimpse into his process ahead of planned shows in London and Las Vegas.