Old Mervs Explained

Old Mervs
Background:group_or_band
Origin:Perth, Western Australia, Australia
Genre:Independent rock
Years Active:2017–present
Label:Dew Process (2022–present)
Current Members:
  • David House
  • Henry Carrington-Jones

Old Mervs are an Australian independent rock group, consisting of David House and Henry Carrington-Jones. The duo have known each other since they were five years of age.[1] They started performing together in 2017 and agreed to the name Old Mervs in 2018.[2] [3] Their name refers to the friends' childhood pet dog named Mervin.[4]

Their second EP Give It Up debuted at number 33 on the ARIA Albums Chart in November 2023.

History

On 7 October 2022, Old Mervs released their debut EP Get Better, which was proceeded by the singles "Where I Go" and "Be There".[5] [6]

On 10 November 2023, Old Mervs released their second EP, Give It Up, which became the band's release to chart on the ARIA Charts.[7]

Members

Discography

Extended plays

Title! scope="col" rowspan="2"
EP detailsPeak chart positions
AUS
[8]
Get Better
  • Released: 7 October 2022
  • Label: Dew Process (DEW9001529)
  • Formats: Digital, LP
Give It Up
  • Released: 10 November 2023
  • Label: Dew Process (DEW9001542)
  • Formats: Digital, LP
33

Awards and nominations

Rolling Stone Australia Awards

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Old Mervs. Yours and Owls. 18 November 2023.
  2. Web site: Old Mervs . Select Music. 18 November 2023.
  3. Web site: Old Mervs. Triple J Unearthed. 18 November 2023.
  4. Web site: Introducing Indie Rockers Old Mervs. Scenestr. September 2021. 18 November 2023.
  5. Web site: Old Mervs – 'Get Better'. Broken 8 records. 21 October 2022. 18 November 2023.
  6. Web site: Old Mervs: The Reflective and Introspective Songs That Inspired ‘Get Better’. Music Feeds. 9 October 2022. 18 November 2023.
  7. Web site: Laroi's First Time but second top 3. ARIA Charts. 17 November 2023. 18 November 2023.
  8. Web site: ARIA Top 50 Albums Chart. Australian Recording Industry Association. 20 November 2023. 17 November 2023.
  9. Web site: Troye Sivan, Kylie Minogue & Dom Dolla Among 2024 Shure Rolling Stone Australia Awards Nominees. Rolling Stone Australia. 4 March 2024. 11 March 2024.