‘If You Had Any Friends’ is a typically charismatic and memorable release from merci, mercy

The track is from the artist's latest EP Like An Orchid

The track is from the artist’s latest EP Like An Orchid

With the ability to feel affable and charming or devastating and scathing depending on her mood, merci, mercy has quickly found herself positioned as one of the brightest shining lights in modern alternative pop in recent times, crafting sounds that burst with personality and life on a regular basis and demonstrating her unique appeal.

The latest release from the artist is her new single ‘If You Had Any Friends’, a track that is packed full of harsh truths and blunt lyrics while masked within the artist’s allure and charm, making for a delightfully multi-faceted listen. The melodies here are as memorable and catchy as ever, and the narrative is one that you can delve into and unpack as the artist weighs in on themes like self-deprecation and alienation in her own distinctive way. Another home run for the exciting artist.