Say hello to Messmate! With their sprawling first release ‘If Time Stands Still’, Australian indie rockers Messmate are ready to showcase the dynamic and expansive sound they have meticulously cultivated over the 7-year period in which the album was written. From Ball Park Music, Bon Iver and Jinja Safari, through to Taylor Swift and The 1975; Messmate have drawn from the music they love and the experiences they’ve lived during this time to lovingly craft each and every song on this album. Driving drums, tuneful bass lines, soaring guitars, layered synths and carefully crafted lyrics are delicately interwoven to form the tapestry of this eclectic album. Foregoing the conventional single release schedule, each of the nine tracks drop in album order over the course of a few months. Every song will be accompanied by its own unique collage-inspired digital artwork, as well as a new chapter in a tie-in novella penned by vocalist James. This original novella tells the story of two lost young people, a surprise sunset encounter, and how finding connection can give you the courage to wander beyond the confines of the life that others have imagined for you. Needless to say, ‘If Time Stands Still’ is an expansive multimodal work. Encompassing music, digital art and literature, it defines the artistic ambition behind Messmate and everything this exciting project stands for.
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Messmate plays melodic indie rock featuring driving rhythms, soaring guitars, and layered synths, drawing inspiration from alternative and indie pop influences. Follow Messmate on Mood.
Messmate's debut release is an expansive multimodal project titled 'If Time Stands Still,' which combines music, digital art, and an original companion novella.
Messmate is an indie rock band originating from Australia.
