Psychedelic Indie-Rock outfit Messiness presents “Eternity Unbound,” an intense explosion of sound and the final single ahead of their highly anticipated debut album “Messiness,” slated for release on November 21 via Tarla Records and StoneFree Records.
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Clocking in under four minutes, the music constantly shifts beneath the listener’s feet, utilizing unconventional time signatures to create a dizzying, unstable rhythm. Masterfully fusing numerous genres and melodic scales in this trippy sonic journey, the lyrics explore a shattered sense of self, wrestling the feeling of being adrift as time relentlessly takes its toll on one’s sense of who they are. This brief, thrilling Psychedelic experience is both feverish and impossible to predict.
Messiness is the compelling culmination of Max Raffa‘s diverse artistic and academic pursuits. This Sicilian polymath — singer, composer, multi-instrumentalist, author, and sociologist – forged his unique sound across Europe. Having performed in Rock’n’Roll bands across Europe and in bustling British port cities, his ethnographic research also profoundly influenced his musical outlook. His journey eventually led him to settle in the stark fringes of Milan, deep in the less glamorous parts of Italy’s fashion hub.
Raffa is joined by Rosario Lo Monaco on guitars, Filippo La Marca on keyboards, Giovanni Calella on bass guitar, and Luca Anello on drums. With an inviting and energetic sound, Messiness masterfully weaves Art Pop, Psychedelia, and Space Rock into a distinctive and compelling Rock style. Their rich harmonies are a vibrant tapestry, drawing from the finest traditions of British Rock and continental flair, resulting in music that is both accessible and exhilaratingly vibrant.
“‘Eternity Unbound” packs three and a half minutes with Psychedelic fire. Verses in 5/4, choruses in 4/4, and a solo in 3/4 twist rhythm into constantly shifting patterns, keeping the ground in motion. This track fuses the Jazzy edge of the Canterbury scene with Eastern Mediterranean tonalities, summoning the shadowy heat of West Coast mystique in a sun-scorched swirl of ritual, menace, and sensual incantation,” says Max Raffa.
“These lyrics wrestle with alienation, fractured identity, and the relentlessness of time, turning abstraction into something visceral. The result is a pocket-sized trip: feverish, disorienting, and impossible to pin down.”
This single arrives on the trail of three stunning singles — “Fatally,” a Britpop-hued track that delves into the harrowing reality of substance dependency; “Feature With a Rapper,” a biting critique of the music industry and creative legitimacy in the digital age; and the head-turning debut single “Previous Life.”
As of October 10, “Eternity Unbound” is available from fine online music platforms, including Spotify and Apple Music and, as well as directly from the artist via Bandcamp.