Chris Mess interview on Radio Free Brooklyn | Hair Metal Mixtape
Chris Mess RFB interview on You Tube
Chris Mess RFB interview: on-demand Mixcloud stream
Host Gabe plays songs from the new EP + a mixtape of killer tracks, classic-to-current. We talk creation of the “In Every Disaster” EP, inspiration, influences, more. The Chris Mess segment starts at 8:11. Live interview from May 30, 2022.
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BallroomBlitzsManAtTheBack.com: “In Every Disaster” EP Review
Chris Mess “In Every Disaster” 2022 EP Review
“‘In Every Disaster’ is a fine EP, which grooves and struts in Bolanesque fashion…great playing and singing and well-written songs. With summer just around the corner, this is a perfect EP to go with hot, sunny days and neon-lit summer nights, and fans of power-pop and glam would do well to give this an airing. Buy with confidence!” – BallroomBlitzsManAtTheBack.com, March 2022
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PitchPerfectSite.com: “In Every Disaster” EP Review
Chris Mess “In Every Disaster” 2022 EP Review
“The band goes all out with their rock ‘n’ roll anthems…they have a giant sound on this EP. With catchy riffs and melodies, the band tips their hat to acts like The Darkness, Queen, David Bowie…give this a spin today!” – DivideAndConquerMusic.com, March 2022
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Chris Mess on ScotlandRocksRadio
Chris Mess on Steve Vincent’s Mystery City on ScotlandRocksRadio.com: On-demand stream link
Steve Vincent’s Mystery City features the best in glam punk, sleaze, and rock n’ roll on Scotland Rocks Radio. This episode features the song “Blink” from the “In Every Disaster” EP. Aired September 13, 2022.
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METALSLUDGE.com: THIS CD IS ONE HOT MESS
Official Metal Sludge review: “The Chris Mess EP”
“Among the brightest new rock hopefuls is Chris Mess, who has a put out a self-titled CD that leans toward 70s-era glam with a hint of British glitter…..the production is absolutely sparkling — include 13-part harmonies on “centerpiece” track “Song For Zed” that recalls the awesome splendor of “Bohemian Rhapsody.” – Gerry Gittleson, METAL SLUDGE, June 2016
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CITYWEEKLY.com (Salt Lake City)
Eat, Drink and Be Merry…with City Weekly’s 2016 alternative holiday playlist.
#3 Bong for Your Mom, Chris Mess. “…now you have an idea what to give the woman who gave you life this year. Not to mention a kickass new band in your life. Check out the whole EP by these Seattle glam-rockers…fronted by a creative genius who looks like a settled-down Hedwig.” – Randy Harward, CityWeekly.net, Dec. 2016
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DEFENDINGAXLROSE.COM Blog
Rock ‘n’ Mailbag #4 Chris Mess EP Review
“Overall, the CHRIS MESS EP is hands down one of the better things sent into the ROCK ‘N’ MAILBAG. The original songs show real promise and the band seems adept at blending their influences together.” – DefendingAxlRose.com, Aug. 2016.
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SLEAZEROXX.com
“Chris Mess deliver an EP that pays tribute to some of the great glam bands from yesteryear while not sounding dated.” – Olivier, SLEAZE ROXX, April 2016
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SEATTLE WEEKLY
“Despite the name, this isn’t holiday music for dysfunctional families, but rather guitar-driven, glammy power pop from a quartet of Seattle scene veterans.” – Ma’Chell Duma Lavassar, SEATTLE WEEKLY, January 2011