Barking Poets Dive Deep Into Gritty Alternative Rock with “The Mess I Made”

Crank it up. Let it roar. Barking Poets are back with “The Mess I Made”, and this one hits differently. Right from the jump, London’s power-pop punk trio dials into something rawer, darker, and bigger than ever before. This isn’t just another three-chord punk song—it’s a head-first dive into alternative rock territory, and it feels like a natural evolution.

Produced by the legendary Paul Tipler (Idlewild, Placebo, Reuben), the track boasts a punchy, tight sound that balances grit with polish. Neil Murray’s snarling vocals drip with frustration and regret as he spits out lines like “Working in a job you hate” and “There’s a demon in my brain”. It’s that perfect mix of angsty introspection and high-octane energy that keeps you hooked from the first note to the last.

The song builds like a storm. A mid-tempo groove pulls you in, thick basslines from Conor Thomas weave between driving drum beats courtesy of Conor Heary, and before you know it, you’re hit with an explosive chorus that begs to be screamed in a sweaty crowd. Then comes the mid-song breakdown—a tension-filled build that explodes into a wall of sound, reminiscent of bands like Billy Talent and Muse but with Barking Poets’ unmistakable London grit.If you’ve been sleeping on these guys, “The Mess I Made” is the wake-up call. It’s loud. It’s anthemic. It’s everything you want from modern alt-rock with a punk backbone. The single drops February 7, 2025—get ready to crank it up and let it rip.