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Brit post-hardcore unit MERCERS will unveil their debut EP, The Liminal Tapes, on Friday, 17th July. The band have also just released their new single and video, New Stockholm. Watch the video above. Listen to MERCERS on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0hUc6FIsCsAGv1muQXWDHZ .
Formed in 2025, MERCERS bring together vocalist Olly James and guitarist/programmer Phil Bashford, both previously known for their work in nu-metallers, FONY. However, this is not a reunion, but a continuation of a long-standing songwriting partnership behind much of FONY’s material, including Routine Irregular and Circles.
What began as an idea to revisit and reshape older material into the form it was always intended to take quickly developed into something far bigger. With the addition of drummer Richard Titheradge and guitarist Simon Glover, the project evolved beyond its original concept and found its own identity.
The Liminal Tapes includes reworked versions of FONY tracks A Satire for the World and January Zen, alongside newer material that defines MERCERS on their own terms. The EP feels more open and expansive, shaped by time, perspective and a clearer sense of direction.
Recent single Cleanse / Repeat has already landed well with both new and long-time fans. Watch the video here. The band’s new single New Stockholm explores the intersection of mental health and free speech, while Cleanse / Repeat delivers a stark political statement addressing the destruction of Gaza and the erosion of Western democracy. Across the release, layered guitars and atmospheric textures sit alongside moments of real weight and intensity.
FONY created a loyal underground following through a mixture of heaviness and vulnerability, and MERCERS carry that emotional core forward with a precise focus and renewed resolve. For those already familiar with their journey, The Liminal Tapes marks a continuation. For new listeners, it’s the starting point.
Track listing: 1. Cleanse/Repeat; 2. New Stockholm; 3. A Satire for the World; 4. January Zen.
Connect with the band here.
