Junior Mesa - Cirque du Freak (2021) Hi-Res

For Mesa’s sophomore EP he drew most direct inspiration from the symphonic psychedelic pop of the late ‘60s and early ‘70s. That influence is all over “Paranoia Dreams,” with its heady percussion, carnival-esque instrumentation, and blooming, trippy melodies. Amidst the colorful haze of psych pop the single dives into darker lyrical territory, reflecting on Mesa’s experiences with anxiety and the accompanying all-encompassing paranoia.