Midlands five-piece The Mercians capped off a fine 2022 by supporting former Kasabian frontman Tom Meighan at his homecoming show in Leicester.
Let’s check them out:
*images courtesy of Away Day Radio
Little Shaw Lane
The Mercians kicked off 2002 with this fizzing indie anthem. On the surface, it’s another slice of indie rock to match their fine peers The Voyd and Civic Green. However, scratch beneath and their desire for change is looking for a fight that it will surely win.
The guitars launch the single to a rapturous effect but, it’s in the closing stages that the band comes alive. There’s almost a gothic feel to their furious eruption at the state of society. The guitars howl with anguish few can match but, through the dynamism of the vocals, a belief emerges that things will get better.
Just Like You
What Blossoms started The Lathums followed up on with great effect. Now, there is a gluttony of talent writing solid indie-pop (Overpass / The Native). The Mercians are not settling for solid though. Like all great pop music, there’s darkness permeating under the radar. Here, they deftly deal with addiction. Coupled with the Santan-esque solos and the emotive harmonies they have shown they can tap into the mainstream at will.
The Mercians will be supporting the all conquering Marseille this March. Click image for tickets:
