"Love Alarmism" Single by Carlo Mesina

In an era where commitment seems to be a daunting notion, artist Carlo Mesina emerges as a musical voice to shed light on this common apprehension. Mesina's latest track, "Love Alarmism," is a poignant exploration of the fear of commitment, wrapped in the soothing embrace of lofi hiphop-inspires beats. Released on April 16, 2023, this captivating single is part of his debut collection "Peculiar Assemblage."

Drawing inspiration from the likes of The Carpenters, Nina Simone, and Aretha Franklin, Carlo Mesina, together with his producer Vince Lucero, embarked on a creative journey to craft a musical experience that resonates with the lost, the broken, and the weary. "Love Alarmism" is the result of their collaboration, with Lucero's lo-fi instrumental providing the perfect backdrop for Mesina's introspective verses.

When asked about the song's message, Carlo Mesina assures "it's okay to take a leap of faith." Through the melodic tapestry of "Love Alarmism," he encourages listeners to overcome their fear of commitment and embrace the unknown. Mesina's heartfelt lyrics weave a narrative that allows individuals to confront their apprehensions and discover the beauty of vulnerability.

The cover art for "Love Alarmism" reflects the central theme of love and its enigmatic nature. Mesina chose a simple yet striking design—an abstract scarlet-hued skin, symbolizing the power of love and its irresistible allure, reminiscent of a siren's call.

Carlo Mesina has more in store for his dedicated listeners. Remaining songs from the album "Peculiar Assemblage" will be released monthly until the end of the year, promising a diverse collection of thought-provoking tracks that delve into the depths of the human condition.

To stay up to date with Carlo Mesina's journey and explore the captivating world of "Love Alarmism," follow him on social media and streaming platforms and  keep an eye out for more releases from  “Peculiar Assemblage."

Carlo Mesina is an experimental trip-hop artist from Cebu City, Philippines. He started his journey back in 2005 in the North Campus corridors of his youth together with his comrades from Dymphna, the nu metal rapcore group he has been a part of as lead vocalist for more than 17 years. The band released its debut album back in 2015 and has since made its due mark on the local indie music scene.

Carlo Mesina, or “Caloy”, as he’s fondly called by his peers in the scene, now expands his horizons and started writing his solo material in 2019, months prior to the pandemic. He wrote the first few tracks with his homie Mlchzdk before Vince Lucero followed through. The chemistry is undeniable as they share common denominators in the likes of Massive Attack, Portishead, Bjork, Morcheeba, Blue Foundation, Skateboard P, NERD and Teriyaki Boyz.

To Caloy, Peculiar Assemblage is a stash of tunes he’s been a fan of since the get-go, outside of the heavy stuff he has been mostly associated with. It’s a series of stories that delve deep into the raw narratives of his journey involving pain, loss, depression, anxiety, euphoria and recovery. Vince and Caloy zoned in at a thousand to hash out the weird but in the most relatable capacities. They intend to drop the collection as a series of single releases  at a monthly cadence throughout 2023.

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