Mess Esque is a collaboration of Mick Turner (Dirty Three) and Helen Franzmann (McKisko), formed remotely during the covid years and releasing 2 albums and in 2022 saw them tour USA and Europe. Now performing in Australia to celebrate the worldwide release of their 3rd album “Jay Marie, Comfort Me” on Drag City Records (USA/Europe) and Remote Control (Australia/ NZ).Their music has bee described as having the raw and visceral edge of Velvet Underground mixed with a dream pop blur. Don’t miss Mess Esque, live on their album launch tour, April 2025.