‘Silver Lining’ is an engrossing, alternative-edged new single from merci, mercy

The track is from the immersive artist's upcoming new EP Like An Orchid, out November 24th.

The track is from the immersive artist’s upcoming new EP Like An Orchid, out November 24th.

It is easy to see why Australian alt-pop artist merci, mercy has become such a revered and lauded artist since her emergence back in 2020, with the exciting artist boasting a thoughtful and nuance sound and charm that feels distinctive and fresh while boasting an endlessly captivating and catchy appeal.

The latest release from the young artist is ‘Silver Lining’, a track that melds poppy hooks with an alternative rock edge, delicately lacing her intricate melodies and vocal charm with scuzzy riffs and a fierce cutting edge. The artist’s vulnerable and immersive writing is something that has always resonated with listeners and set her apart, and her genre-fluid sound pairs effortlessly with a thoughtful narrative that sees her trying to work out where she stands in a relationship and whether things are as serious as she is led to believe. Releasing thoughtful, captivating and memorable alternative pop is something that Merci, Mercy seems to do with an effortless charisma and charm, and ‘Silver Lining’ is just the latest addition to a huge pile of reasons to fall in love with the artist.