2022 was a big year for Silica Gel, as they attracted new listeners with the [NO PAIN] single and further cemented their standing within Korea's band scene. As a result, Silica Gel was selected as the [Best Modern Rock Song] at 2023 The 20th Korean Music Awards, winning the award for the second year in a row. Following up appearances in various music festivals and boundary-defying collaborations with brands, the band now prepares for the release of an EP in April of 2023 in addition to their biggest-ever solo concert. [Mercurial], the new pre-release track from their upcoming EP, provides a taste of what Silica Gel have in store for the world.
[Mercurial] is a song written by Silica Gel on the theme of ‘Youth' and was made possible through a special collaboration with 'SANSAN GEAR', a fashion brand that has been following Silica Gel's footsteps. SANSAN GEAR organized the S/S 23 collection inspired by [Mercurial] with the theme of 'perfection and youth through imperfection’, and presented the brand's own couture garments exclusively for silica gel. Director Meltmirror (isvn) condensed this into a dense worldview and captured it in a music video with objects from various artists and special direction. The three genre-defying brands will work together for the duration of the eight-month project, bringing new and never-before-seen creations and experiences to the public.