Stella and the Very Messed - Big Familiar (CD)

released September 19, 2025

This album was made possible with a grant from the City of Austin’s Live Music Fund.

Stella Maxwell: Vocals
Chris Nine: Guitars, Synths, and Vocals
Adrian Sebastian Haynes: Guitar
David Hawkins: Bass and Vocals
Sam Rich: Drums and Percussion

All songs by Stella and the Very Messed, except “Lack of Secrets” co-written with Josh Putman.

All songs except “Crystal Ball” produced by John Michael Landon and David Hawkins. Engineered by John Michael Landon at Estuary Recording in Austin, TX. Additional engineering by David Hawkins at Sunbird and Kevin Butler at Test Tube Audio.

“Crystal Ball” produced and engineered by David Hawkins, with additional engineering by Kevin Butler. Guitars by Kevin Butler, and sparkle magic by Clarke Curtis.

Mixed by Andrew Oedel at Ghost Hit Recording.

Mastered by Kevin Butler at Test Tube Audio.

Woodwinds on Soothsayer arranged by Mohadev, performed by Leila Heinley.

Group vocals on Demo the Superdrum and Soothsayer by Taylor Muse, Danny Dunlap, Erin Walter, and Ram Vela.

Cover art by David Hawkins, photographed by Sam Rich. Layout and graphic design by Peter Shults.

1. Big Familiar
2. Constable Garza Is Bad At His Job
3. Lack of Secrets
4. Are We There Yet?
5. Soothsayer
6. Not Dynamite
7. Would Never
8. Crystal Ball
9. Keds With No Laces
10. Demo the Superdrum