SINGLE REVIEW: The Mercians - I Don’t Mind
The Mercians are an Indie band from the Midlands UK, thrusting their creativity in 2022 and carrying that moment through 2023 selling out their headline show at O2 Leicester, playing at Kendal calling and now embarking on a UK support tour with Tom Meighan. A very impressive and successful start for their first 9 months.
Brand new single - ‘I Don’t Mind’ tops the iTunes alternative charts within less than 24 hours and climbs all the way to fifth place in iTunes top 40. For these boys, There is no hesitation to take the indie throne.
From the very point of pressing play drum beats are blasting in my ears accompanied by playful upbeat guitars and a warm funky bass that isn't shy to give the listener a tight groove.
And from the very first verse, the vocals provide a crystal-clear playful melody and singable chorus, very smooth and satisfying. The choruses are snappy and unforgettable, no doubt that the listener is infected with this earworm!
Impressive technical skill and even production, the subtle panning techniques really fill the bridge section keeping the track moving during the drop and the slight solo sections are appeasing and doesn’t over-decorate.
I love the sharp and distinct style of this track and the meaning of partylife style with a twist of real life situations and feelings of being taken advantage of or dealing with the hate and rumours projected by others, it's about seeing through the lies and being unbothered about this and carrying on in your own element. Although the lyrical content feels laid back, the sound itself is unmistakably larger than life!
I feel the single cover artwork also reflects this track quite well as the two characters in the narrative part ways (or at least in my interpretation) through the argument whilst keeping the playfulness bright and bold with the colour scheme and bold letter work.
I left this single with those high notes ringing in my ears “...You pretend you're the victim but she knows I don’t mind!”
2 minutes and 46 seconds stirs up quite the banger but I am left pining for more as I feel it’s too short. And that’s the best impression to be left with!
