The stench of stale beer infiltrates while lifeless bodies wait to be served at the smoke enveloped bar. An intriguing sound fills the room causing feet to tap uncontrollably as the music captures the beat. Heads turn to see four white figures bouncing energetically around the stage.
With their signature white theme and energetic stage presence, Mercury White exploded onto the Melbourne music scene in 2008. Supporting the Hoodoo Gurus, the Angels, Getaway Plan and Evermore over the last year, Mercury White sunk their teeth into the Aussie music scene good and proper.
The adventure began when Paul ‘Coops’ Cooper (an ex piano bar musician), ventured into hospital to visit John Reid an old friend who had been injured in a horrific incident that left him indefinitely crippled. Talks of old times and jam sessions in Johnny's shed from years back led to the idea of a reprisal.
At the time, Coops had been playing with Nathan Benbow, the local guitar wiz kid. Born into a highly educated family and destined for millions in engineering, it was much to the disappointment of his parents that his passion lay elsewhere, seeing him sneak out for jams and spending all his educational funds on gear. With the addition of long time friend and drummer Kevin Spadaro, the Planets aligned and Mercury White was born.
Suffering a lack of rehearsal space in their small country town they assembled in the male change-room at the local soccer club for practice. Playing to close friends the buzz of faulty equipment, the flicker of a failing Florissant light and the smell of blood, sweat and dirt filled the air.
Months passed and the decision was made, it was time to take it to the city. Venturing into the studio in July 2009 where they recorded their debut EP ‘Gravity Says’ at Basin Studios, Melbourne.
Named after the 4th track off the EP, the title ‘Gravity Says’ was inspired by a documentary of current attempts by NASA to explore mars. Referring to being held back by limitations, they found similarities in their own struggles. ‘Gravity Says’ is a title of inspiration, it’s a defiance of expectation "I won’t back down just coz gravity says so".
Small town romance and hearsay led to lead single ‘Sticks and Stones’. With lyrics "Names will never fail to go inside and recognize my twisted little tail", the quirky tail lends itself to small town syndrome and Chinese whispers.
Taking influence from the likes of The Killers, Muse, Arcade Fire and the Kaiser Chiefs, Mercury White fuse catchy choruses, hypnotic riffs and intricate beats into a fresh injection of energetic Indie Pop Rock.
Filling the mind tanks of the active audiences with interest and intrigue, Mercury White offer an energetic adventure live. From ethereal intros to epic choruses, their sound includes everything from delicate distant chime piano to in your face distorted guitar and quick fire drum. Getting involved is a must “our aim is to get people dancing and smiling.” Mercury White.
Just wanted to take a moment to say thank you for the add!!! Stay in touch & if we are ever anywhere near you when we are on tour please come out to a show! We will be going everywhere in the upcoming year. And PLEASE request us at radio.
hey mercury white, sorry for our slow response to you! we have been on tour so a bit out of the myspace world. all the best with your music cheers, amanthi, sare, mark and chris
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Righton, thanks dude(s). We're heading your way soon, playing at the East Brunswick. Haven't been to ol melb for a while, so it'll be fun. Thanks for the add as well. x clouds
Hey guys! Thats freaking awesome! Really happy for ya! Ive been in England 6 months now working on stuff, so im heading home in about 3 days to record it all and stuff :) So ill come see a gig of yours again shortly! Cant wait! How are you all doing? Tanya x
Thank you so much... My EP, A Moment to Break, is now available on iTunes and Amazon. You can also join my mailing list at www.jamielynnnoon.com-- I couldn't be more grateful for the love and support!
Hey! Thank you from the bottom of my heart for the add. You have no idea how much it means to me.
First of all, please let me apologize for how long it's taken for me to add you. i truly am sorry.
Secondly, please help support me! check out our merch store, tell your friends, follow us/me on twitter (mikenewsbears or badnewsbearspa) during tour to see what i'm up to, and just keep being you! you're awesome and write back..i always answer comments and messages. love you!
- mike
PS: Our new "09 Sampler is now on iTunes. It features, "It's No Secret" and "Sleepless, But This Ain't Seattle." Pick it up. It's only $2. You can't lose. Love you.
PPS: the (your name here) EP is currently down on iTunes, but it will be back up in a couple weeks. Keep in mind, you can always buy the CD from the merch store ;-D!
ETE presenting Pro Rata, The Broadway Heist, Cotton Sidewalk, The Thieving Gypsies, Busted Spies & The Green Tea Circus this Friday Night @ The Noise Bar!!
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Hi there Mercury Whites! Cheers for finding us in myspaceland! Melbourne is one of our favourite places to play! Let us know about your travels, would be keen to hear more about it!
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