“Game of Love": Michellar and Rad Datsun Make Romance Look Like a Challenge Worth Playing

If you’ve ever tried to figure out love and ended up feeling like you were reading the world’s most confusing instruction manual, Michellar and Rad Datsun get it. Their new single, “Game of Love“, treats the whole thing like it really is—a messy game where nobody reads the rules and everyone pretends they’re winning.

What makes this track fun is the way the two artists bounce off each other. Michellar brings her warm, steady voice, and Rad Datsun slides in with a style that fits so well you’d think they wrote the song over the same kitchen table. In reality, one was in San Francisco, one was in Minneapolis, and somehow they still made it work. Long-distance relationships struggle, but apparently long-distance recording sessions thrive.

The story behind the song started at a songwriting retreat in the California mountains. Honestly, nothing says “great ideas” like being stuck in the woods with other creative people. Michellar and Brad Johnson (aka Rad Datsun) came up with the lyrics and melody there, and the whole thing apparently involved a lot of laughing—always a good sign unless you’re recording a horror soundtrack.

Fleetwood Mac was a big influence, which explains the steady groove and the feeling that you should be swaying in your chair even if you’re in public and people start staring. The demos were recorded in two different states and then shipped off to Romania, where producer Marius Alexandru turned them into a clean, polished final product. Honestly, this song traveled more than some people do in a year.

The track itself feels playful but still honest. It talks about love in a way that doesn’t pretend everything is perfect, which is refreshing. No sugarcoating, no pretending everything is a fairy tale. Just two artists telling a story about how love can feel like a game you’re trying to win without knowing if you’re even on the right team.

What makes “Game of Love” stand out is the chemistry between the writers. You can tell they actually enjoyed working together, which isn’t always guaranteed when two people try to create something from scratch. Their connection shows in the details, and the whole song has this easy flow that makes it simple to listen to and even easier to play on repeat.

There aren’t any upcoming performances to note, but honestly, this single does enough talking on its own. If this is what happens when Michellar teams up with someone who shares her energy, fans might start hoping she gets stuck at more songwriting retreats.

“Game of Love” is proof that distance, time zones, and the occasional technical headache can’t stop a good idea from becoming a great song. It’s charming, catchy, and just honest enough to make anyone who has ever dealt with love nod their head in painful agreement. And hey—if love really is a game, at least Michellar and Rad Datsun turned it into one worth listening to.

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