Mixing southern U.S. blues, soul, and nation samples with the grit of 90s hip-hop beats, Messy Eater introduces his extremely anticipated debut EP ‘Southern Fried’.
Messy Eater – Southern Fried
The venture is the brainchild of musician Pete Bott, whose work has beforehand been spotlighted by NME, The Guardian, Notion, and BBC Radio 1. Though Messy Eater solely got here to life towards the tip of 2024, the venture has already made waves with options on BBC Introducing, Apple Music, Wonderful Radio, and a spread of shops recognized for championing rising artists.
Following a standout stay session with BBC Introducing, Messy Eater now delivers Southern Fried in full, tapping into the experimental spirit as soon as related to Beck, however spinning it into one thing completely his personal.
Channelling a southern-inspired vibe, Slowcoach carries hints of Beck’s affect whereas weaving collectively twangy guitars, lush synths, and a dreamy manufacturing. The monitor peaks with soulful feminine backing vocals, making a trippy listening expertise full of wealthy layers of sound.
On The Proper Monitor steps away from the blues components, leaning as a substitute right into a clean, soul-driven sound constructed on infectious beats and an easygoing groove. Following it, I Assume I’m Headed for a Breakdown retains the rhythm flowing with sharp sampling and catchy layers, however shifts the temper inward, tackling themes of existential disaster with a extra introspective tone.
Lifting the spirits, Maintain On (I’ll Sleep After I’m Lifeless) is simply as simple as its title suggests. Pushed by a catchy brass pattern and hypnotic bass, it seems like the proper monitor to show to once you’re low on motivation for every day life.
Lastly, All Out of Time brings collectively hip-hop grooves with harmonica and organ samples, pairing irreverent lyricism with a vigorous environment that maintains the carefree spirit carried all through the EP.
“Southern Fried is each compelling and irresistible, a five-track assortment designed to fulfill each yearning for a daring and flavorful file.”
Followers may also catch Messy Eater stay this November:
- November twenty first – Northern Guitars, Leeds
- November twenty second – The Hug & Pint, Glasgow
- November twenty third – TBC, Newcastle
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