Chris Mess has a sound rooted in original-era glam rock 'n' roll, indie, and power pop: There's a smattering of drama, absurdity, and vocal craziness a la Ziggy Stardust-era David Bowie, The Sweet, and Cheap Trick, with a through line to neo glam icons such as The Darkness and The Struts. The band also sidles up to the bar alongside current 'New Wave of Classic Rock' acts.