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Mesita – “Hostages”

Hostages Mesita (James Cooley) describes “Hostages” as a “song about feeling frozen, paranoid, and absolutely scared of yourself.” It’s a little frantic at times, heartbreaking and beautiful. You hear his frustration peak in the chorus. Its dynamics grow and Cooley repeatedly sings, “Don’t say a word, and nobody gets hurt. Nobody gets hurt. Nobody gets hurt.” Instrumentally, the song […]

Mesita – “Everything Is Burning”

Everything Is Burning “Everything Is Burning” is a beautiful six minute indie-pop opus about staying strong even when life might feel hopeless. Mesita (James Cooley) calls the track “the centerpiece” to his upcoming album The Coyote. With its dark yet empowering lyrics and breathtaking layering of instruments (guitars, percussion and synths), Mesista’s value of craftmanship couldn’t be more […]