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 challenge 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 challenge has already made waves with options on BBC Introducing, Apple Music, Superb Radio, and a variety of shops recognized for championing rising artists.
Following a standout dwell 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 totally 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 filled with wealthy layers of sound.
On The Proper Observe steps away from the blues components, leaning as an alternative right into a easy, 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 Once I’m Lifeless) is simply as easy as its title suggests. Pushed by a catchy brass pattern and hypnotic bass, it looks like the proper monitor to show to if you’re low on motivation for each 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 longing for a daring and flavorful document.”
Followers also can catch Messy Eater dwell this November:
- November twenty first – Northern Guitars, Leeds
- November twenty second – The Hug & Pint, Glasgow
- November twenty third – TBC, Newcastle
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