Mess Esque is a collaboration between Helen Franzmann (McKisko) and Mick Turner (Dirty Three).

Their highly acclaimed third album Jay Marie, Comfort Me (Drag City / Remote Control) is a bold third missive from the Australian duo – who sound like they literally dreamed themselves into being, and perhaps might even still be in the dream.

Propelling their uniquely twisted aural circus to heights of exaltation and effect, Mess Esque build out their handmade, openhearted soul into new dimensions, pushing them – and yeah, us! – into more vivid states of being. The album has recently been announced as an official nominee for the Australian Music Prize 2025.