All You’ve Ever Known – new single out 1.6.24
The Greater Manchester 5-piece formed during the winter of 2019; channelling a stirring mix of Chameleons-esque guitar sounds and stadium sized melodies. Originally starting out as an acoustic song writing partnership between frontman Jack Marland and lead guitarist Adam Bridge, the group gradually morphed into its current incarnation with new members Joel Buckley, Leon Hepke and Jacob Simpson joining on bass, drums and rhythm guitar respectively.
Setting a vision from day one was key, and after writing an albums worth of material the band spent the last few months of 2020 recording their debut run of singles at Manchester’s Vibe Studios, homeplace down the years to legendary bands including ‘James’, ‘Inspiral Carpets’ and more recently ‘The Blinders’. Working with well acclaimed producer Dean Glover proved to be a match made in heaven for a band with influences deeply rooted in the Chorus Wave sounds of 80’s suburbia. ‘Anymore’ acutely blends the gothic and jangly influences of that era whilst announcing the bold artistic intentions of the band; the reinvention of romanticism in a 21st century guise.
The bands intention in 2023 was to make a fresh statement with their music. Linking up with Ady Hall and Lee McCarthy at Sugarhouse Studios has expanded the sonic palette of the band and unlocked sharper pop sensibilities. With the Release of singles such as ‘Fever’ and ‘Wild and Free’, headline shows in Manchester and sets on the main stage at Darwin Live saw a successful 23.
Roll on 2024 where the inclusion of ex ‘Dirty Laces’ guitarist Jacob ‘Simmo’ Simpson added a boost of experience, musical prowess and a breath of air. The band are releasing their first run of new singles starting June with ‘All You’ve Ever Known.
Here is a brief write up portraying the song by lead guitarist Adam Bridge ‘
‘All You’ve Ever Known portrays a story of addiction and destruction not just of an individual, but of the impact it leaves on loved ones. From jangling arpeggios in the verse paired with a melodic bass line, the song takes a hard hitting turn in the chorus, almost springing the song with a contrast. Using these musical aspects, the band build a tension in the verses with the guitar playing off the vocal melody, before using a calming instrumental to calm the raging flow before awaking the driving heartbeat of the song in the Chorus.
The rhythm ensemble behind the chorus is filled with a collection of heavy power chords, driving bass lines and a distinctive freedom of passion on the drums. Setting the tempo for an underlying lead guitar playing melodic, sharp notes to partner the vocal melody.
The vocal melody reaches a pinnacle of emotion in the chorus. A tidal wave of truth whereas the verse was the calm before the storm. Painting such a vivid picture in the minds of those who hear it. “Ain’t it funny how you end up alone”leaves little to draw conclusions, yet its sung with such feelings of frustration and emotion that it paints such colourful images in the minds of those who hear it.
Lyrically the band adopt the approach of writing in different perspectives, first telling the story of addiction and painting the picture of life under its hold before divulging the devastating outcomes of those close and how eventually their backs are turned. With this style of writing Mercy Kelly achieve what they set out to portray in their music. An emotionally driven song that reaches both sides of the story.’
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