Alex Parker & Matthew Bento Serve Up a Golden Hour Anthem with “Day Drinkin’”

Some songs just feel like sunshine, and “Day Drinkin’” is one of them. The new single from Romanian hitmaker Alex Parker and Bermudian singer-songwriter Matthew Bento is a hazy, golden-hour toast to carefree afternoons in LA—those moments where time slows down, the streets hum a little softer, and you swear the sky is holding onto its glow just for you.

The track is draped in groovy basslines and warm guitar riffs that float like palm trees against a late-summer sky. Alex Parker, who’s already stacked up 1 billion streams, gold and platinum records, and festival mainstage slots across Europe, brings his polished yet playful production style into the mix. Add Bento’s soulful vocals—equal parts island warmth and indie-pop shimmer—and suddenly you’ve got a record that feels nostalgic and brand new at the same time.

At its heart, “Day Drinkin’” is about the simple joy of connection. That one person you could wander from a patio bar to a beachfront dive with, glass in hand, chasing a buzz that wasn’t just about the drink but about the laughter, the light, the easy rhythm of being together. It’s playful, a little bittersweet, and deeply relatable for anyone who’s ever wanted to hit pause on a perfect afternoon.

The duo leans into modern retro flavors—think classic yacht rock filtered through indie folk warmth, with a synth-pop glow that makes the whole thing sparkle. The chorus is catchy enough to stick in your head after one listen, and the sun-soaked vibe makes it an instant add to any brunch playlist, rooftop session, or summer road trip. It’s the kind of song that makes you want to grab your shades, roll the windows down, and let the city blur into the background.

And while the song nails the nostalgia, Parker & Bento are already playing with its future. TikTok teasers featuring Alex dressed as a lime and Bento as a tequila bottle filmed at LA hotspots show just how brand-ready this track is—picture it soundtracking a spritz commercial or playing over golden-hour cocktail ads. Whether alcoholic or not, “Day Drinkin’” is the kind of carefree anthem that reminds you to slow down, laugh a little louder, and savor the simple stuff.

Because sometimes, the best buzz comes from the moment itself.