Messer is the solo project of three-time Grammy Award winner Mitch Grassi, of renowned a cappella group Pentatonix. With this new namesake, Grassi forges a bold new identity separate from his a cappella roots. In 2021, Messer released his debut EP ‘Roses,’ a collection of songs inspired by the sounds of 80s synthpop crafted with his signature modern pop sensibilities. In 2023, he returned with a string of evocative new singles, showcasing a broader spectrum of musical inspirations, and delving deeper into experimental sonic worlds and more intimate storytelling. The standout track is his achingly vulnerable “Halfway,” a hopeful atmospheric ballad that reveals a fragile new humanity to the artist’s persona.