Fresh from their largest single release yet with the Yours Truly, Eora/Sydney-based pop-punk act BESTIES return with you made a mess of me — a track that blends midwest-emo nostalgia and modern pop.
Co-written with Punk/Rap wunderkind Somber Hills and Aurateque frontwoman, Lauren Coleman you made a mess of me chronologies a toxic relationship — from desire to vulnerability and finally breakdown. Akin to artists like Stand Atlantic or Sum 41, the song’s powerhouse nature is crafted by BESTIES’ own Nat Sherwood on guitar and production, along with singer Max Pasalic’s most dynamic vocal performance to date.
BESTIES talks about the inspiration behind you made a mess of me: “‘you made a mess of me’ reflects on a past relationship from 2018-2019, highlighting the mismatch and manipulation that characterised it. The person I was with never took responsibility for their actions and often manipulated others, which held me back from pursuing my dreams. The chorus represents my catharsis and freedom from that toxic relationship.”
In the live scene, this track backs up the group’s stellar 2024, which saw them support the US’ Lil Lotus on his debut Australian headline dates, a sold-out Halloween show with AM//PM‘s Emo Night and their largest single release with love bombs. Riding this momentum into 2025, BESTIES are announcing three live shows dates accompanying the release of you made a mess of me.
TOUR DATES
FRI 28 MAR | HAMILTON STATION HOTEL, AWABAKAL/NEWCASTLE NSW*
SAT 29 MAR | OXFORD ART FACTORY, EORA/SYDNEY NSW
SAT 5 APR | THE GASOMETER HOTEL, NAARM/MELBOURNE VIC
*Supporting Teenage Joans for Great Southern Nights
With thanks to Molten Media
