ROLE MODEL Delivers Special Rendition of “The Longest Goodbye” Featuring Laufey

Summary

• ROLE MODEL releases a remix of “the longest goodbye” featuring Laufey, adding emotional depth and vocal harmony to the original
• The track blends acoustic guitar, piano, trumpet, and whistling for a nostalgic, cinematic feel rooted in bittersweet acceptance
• Laufey’s soft, breathy vocals complement Tucker’s, creating a duet that reflects mutual support, healing and emotional closure

ROLE MODEL (Tucker Pillsbury) has just released a heartfelt rendition of his song “The Longest Goodbye,” now featuring the dreamy vocals of Laufey. The track originally appeared on his recent album Kansas Anymore (The Longest Goodbye), a 17-track exploration of love, heartbreak, and healing. Through each song, ROLE MODEL  guides listeners through the emotional stages of a relationship — from infatuation and denial to self-reflection, coping, and finally, acceptance.

Now reimagined with Laufey, “The Longest Goodbye” takes on new life. This updated version feels even more raw and vulnerable, carrying a conversational quality that lets Tucker’s voice shine through gentle acoustic guitar, soft piano chords, melancholic trumpet solos, and wistful whistles. These elements bridge each chorus, adding a cinematic, black-and-white-film nostalgia — like a memory being gracefully put to rest.

Laufey enters on the second chorus, her breathy, whimsical tone adding a long exhale of reflection and softness. Her voice intertwines with Tucker’s in gentle harmony during the bridge, offering a sense of release and resolution. The contrast between their vocal textures evokes a quiet sense of mutual understanding and emotional closure.

Both artists — known for supporting each other’s work — create what feels like a collective expression of forgiveness and acceptance. It’s not just a remix; it’s a shared journey through grief and grace, leaning on one another to make peace with the past and transform pain into something undeniably beautiful.

“The Longest Goodbye (feat. Laufey)” is now available on Spotify — listen to the new rendition below.

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