The Spin

On their fourth album 'The Spin', the Italian quartet Messa evolves their signature "scarlet doom" by infusing it with a strong 1980s post-punk and gothic rock sensibility. The songwriting marks a shift towards more concise structures, driven by an intentional production change that involved recording in separate locations and utilizing vintage equipment like synthesizers and gated drum reverb to achieve a specific aesthetic. Vocalist Sara Bianchin's versatile and commanding performance remains a centerpiece, navigating atmospheric tracks that balance doomy, blues-inflected heaviness with a more focused melodic accessibility.