Emotional depth meets experimental sounds.
British psychedelic soul duo MRCY are a musical project bridging the gap between past and present with their particular and brilliant blend of warm soulful tones and captivating contemporary innovation.
"Our mission is to resonate with people, offering a sense of connection through our unique musical journey."
Producer/multi-instrumentalist Barney Lister and vocalist Kojo Degraft-Johnson explore love, self-discovery, and healing on their latest EP and follow up to 2024's Volume 1, a release which first debuted their infectiously emotive music style. Despite having different upbringings, Barney's Yorkshire roots and Kojo's South London background blend beautifully to find common threads that are sensitively and triumphantly explored on Volume 2, evoking an almost medicinal sense of compassion and joy.
MRCY's is an artistic calling of communal vision, their music designed to affect and connect with as many people as possible. They are solace and grace, a light in dark times and an enriching lesson in the power of union.
For fans of: Aretha Franklin, Sam Cooke, Cleo Sol, Jalen Ngonda, Black Pumas
We're excited to announce MRCY as part of Rough Trade On The Rise, our dedicated curation putting a spotlight on the emerging music we are the most excited for you to hear, to follow and become a fan of. Read on to discover more about the band in their own words and don't miss their Volume 2 EP on Dead Oceans.
MRCY on MRCY
A self-penned bio
Five by Five
5 Qs, 5 As
Describe MRCY in 5 words
Soulful, unique, brave, inter-dimensional, passionate.
5 records you listened to prior to making your album?
Acts of Faith - Sault
Kiwanuka - Michael Kiwanuka
Fieldnotes - Ego Ella May
Come Around and Love Me - Jalen Ngonda
A La Sala - Khruangbin
Top 5 career moments since forming?
First ever show in Paris
Releasing Volume 1
First ever headline show (London, June 2024)
Festival SZN, 2024
The Jazz Cafe show
5 tips or words of wisdom you'd offer an artist entering the industry in 2025?
Try and enjoy every moment, work hard, play hard (life’s short), stay humble, persevere.
5 essential items on your tour rider??
Water
Rum
Cheese
Soft drinks
Chocolate