Murs & Apollo Brown - The Pain Is Gone May 2026

: Apollo Brown provides his signature soulful, strings-driven production. His style on this track is characterized by gritty, dusty samples and a boom-bap aesthetic that complements Murs’s conversational flow.

Critics and fans generally view the track as a "dope collaboration" that highlights the strengths of both artists. Reviewers often praise the "soulful and gritty" atmosphere created by the production, though some note that Apollo Brown's consistent style can sometimes feel familiar to long-time listeners.

: Murs delivers a narrative-driven performance, a hallmark of his style, telling a complex "story about a girl" that explores themes of lust, betrayal, and eventually moving on.