Messer

Messer is the electronic solo project of Mitch Grassi, a musician who rose to global prominence as a founding member of the a cappella group Pentatonix. Launched in 2020, Messer represents a radical departure from Grassi's pop roots, leaning into a dark, experimental aesthetic that draws from darkwave, industrial, and glitch-pop.

The sound identity is defined by high-fidelity digital production, heavy use of reverb, and a vocal approach that treats the human voice as a malleable synthesizer. Career-wise, the project emerged during the 2020 lockdown era, debuting via virtual club spaces before releasing a string of EPs including 'Roses' and 'Leather'. Culturally, Messer occupies a space between the mainstream pop world and the underground queer club scene, often collaborating with avant-garde producers like Jimmy Edgar. Critical consensus highlights the project's technical vocal prowess and its successful pivot into a credible, moody electronic space that avoids the pitfalls of typical 'side projects' by committing fully to a cohesive, noir-inspired visual and sonic brand.