Two months after releasing their mixtape RAUNCH., Australian artist REDD. has dropped a brand new bonus track ‘MESSY.’, to accompany their explosive debut release. (out now through Island Records/UMA).

Watch the video for 'MESSY.' here: https://youtu.be/ZzWwV9yz22Q

Stream RAUNCH. here https://REDD-officialtv.lnk.to/followPR

Rapidly gaining a reputation as an explosive live act, as witnessed on their recent UK/EU tour, which included The Great Escape and Pretty Pissed Festival, the new track coincides with today’s announcement of the REDD. MESSY. - EAST COAST TOUR. REDD. will also make their debut appearance at BIGSOUND 2025 on 3rd and 4th September.

A fiery addition to the now 10-track mixtape, ‘MESSY.’ is a crackling slice of pop-punk co-written / produced with Stephen Mowat (Gretta Ray, Tyne-James Organ), and mixed by Lars Stalfors (Role Model, The Dare, Lucy Dacus). Moving at breakneck speed, ‘MESSY’ has already become a live fan favourite – capturing the essence of REDD. in only 2 mins 27 secs.

“One of my favourite things to do in the studio is write a song in the last 10-15 mins and to see / hear what comes from it. Usually chaotic and a lot of fun; ‘MESSY.’ wasn’t anything different. I got the demo out in 15 minutes and decided to come back through and record it live. It was just screaming for the live energy. It was my first time recording a whole song live in the studio so it was really cool to see how it was all done” – REDD.

The accompanying official video for ‘MESSY.’ was directed by Melbourne photographer and videographer Sean McDonald and filmed in the lounge room of a Melbourne share house. The high-energy performance video leans into REDD., and their band’s natural chemistry. A room strung with fairy lights surrounded by close friends, the video channels REDD.’s mission to create gatherings of unfiltered moments of joy.

I was immediately struck by how passionate REDD. was and realised what a multi faceted creative they were. Obviously the music is brilliant but all the components come so easily to them from pulling together unique and fun outfits to contributing to the way the clips were shot and obviously the performance within them. We wanted these clips to really reflect the reality of their world and the places they often find themselves, a friends house just chilling and jamming, the local skate park/basketball court and in a nod to a nostalgic past that still lives on the local milk bar. – Sean McDonald

Recorded in Melbourne, Sydney, LA and New York, the RAUNCH. mixtape is produced and written by REDD. and friends Lach Bostock (Maisonair), Tom Josephs, Laiko (Medium Build), New-Haven (Evie Irie, Allday), SB40, Stephen Mowat (Gretta Ray, Tyne-James Organ), Ciarann Babbington (Bakers Eddy), Nate Delizotti (Vacations), Benjamin Schandy (Jimi Somewhere), Ole Martin Jense (Jimi Somewhere), Julian Sudek (Royel Otis, Bag Raiders, Genesis Owusu), and Lars Stalfors (Role Model, The Dare, Lucy Dacus) on mixing. The mixtape moves through pop-punk, lush indie-R&B, and party-starting hip hop anthems all the while foregrounding REDD.’s lithe voice and remarkable talent for sharp, witty lyricism.

There is no doubt the momentum behind REDD. continues to heat up with every single they release and every show they perform. As well as local media & DSPs championing their music - triple j and unearthed, 3RRR, RTR, FBi, SYN FM, 4ZZZ, Radio Adelaide, Side-Note, Tonedeaf, Milky, VEVO, Spotify and Apple Music – internationally REDD. has been played on BBC Radio and Radio X and given the seal of approval by Kerrang!

REDD. has also lent their writing skills to Baker Boy's singles 'PEACEKEEPER' and ‘Freakout’, as well as featuring on Baker Boy’s current single ‘LIGHTNING’, further solidifying their reputation as a “one to watch” in the industry. October will see REDD. return to the UK to record new music with renowned alternative producer, Dan Carey (Fontaines DC, Wet Leg, Royel Otis, Kae Tempest)

REDD. online:
https://redd-officialtv.lnk.to/followPR

More information:
Originally channelling their creative fire into acting - they’re a Palme d’Or winning actor - it took a global pandemic and Melbourne’s infamous lockdowns in 2020 to ignite their musical journey. At just 15 and entering Year 9, REDD. dove headfirst into songwriting and production. The result? A raw, no-holds-barred creative outlet that became the foundation of their sonic world.

Uploading demos to Soundcloud and Unearthed, it wasn’t long before their distinct style, lyricism and musicianship turned heads, earning them a deal with Island Records Australia and Republic Records in the USA, and a growing reputation within the industry as one of Australia’s most exciting new artists. Already REDD.’s string of releases, ‘BRITNEY IN 03.’, ‘PUSH ME AWAY.’ and ‘SHIMMY SHAKE.’ ‘FUGH SHI.’, ‘RAUNCH.’ and new single ‘Jeans So Baggy’ have grabbed the attention of BBC Radio 1 and 6 Music, Radio X, triple j and Unearthed, 3RRR, RTR, FBi Radio, 4ZZZ, Radio Adelaide, Apple Music and Spotify.

REDD. adds unreleased bonus track 'MESSY.' to their debut mixtape Raunch

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