Merci, Mercy Drops New Single 'Inside Out'
Effective pop songwriting in its simplest and purest form, 'Inside Out' creates a strong foundation as the album opener and entry point of Don't Take It To Heart. Offering a unique perspective of what it can be like to live with the unpredictability of depression, the song observes one's relationship with depression and mental health with intimacy and maturity.
'Inside Out' continues a run of emotionally incisive and deeply personal singles from merci, mercy's debut LP, standing alongside standout tracks like 'Hold On You', 'I Bet She's Really Nice', 'Cigarettes In The Dark', 'Unrecognisable' and 'Angel'. These songs have enjoyed significant support from triple j; most notably, 'Angel' reaching the coveted position of #1 most played, and championed by outlets such as Rolling Stone and Junkee. They've also secured placement on major playlists including Spotify's All New Pop (USA) and Apple Music's A List Pop.
Together, these singles form the foundation of a compelling debut album. Don't Take It To Heart is a fearless deep-dive into the emotional complexity of the human experience, drawn from merci, mercy's personal journey through both romantic and platonic relationships. Created in collaboration with long-time producers Chris Collins, Milku and Robby De Sa, the album embraces the beautiful mess of growing up and learning who you are.
This bold debut follows the success of three critically acclaimed EPs, which helped merci, mercy build a devoted fanbase across Australia and beyond. Her career to date includes over 35 million global streams, 10 triple j-playlisted singles, and commercial radio support from Nova. Her breakout single 'Into You' received spins on BBC Radio 1 (NEXT WAVE, Mollie King) and appeared on Flux FM Germany's Top 50 of 2022, while earning praise from Paper Magazine, Flaunt, The Line of Best Fit, Clash, and NME.
merci, mercy also announces her supports for her upcoming headline tour with Foley in Sydney on 12th September, GRXCE in Wollongong on 13th September, Matilda Pearl in Melbourne on 19th September and Jade Rich in Perth on 1st November. Tickets available here
Don't Take It To Heart is available to pre-order now on exclusive powder pink vinyl, with limited-edition merch also available via her official store.
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