The Mysterines Explained

The Mysterines
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Background:group_or_band
Origin:Wirral, UK
Years Active:2015–present
Label:Fiction, Pretty Face
Current Members:Lia Metcalfe
George Favager
Callum Thompson
Paul Crilly
Past Members:Chrissy Moore

The Mysterines are a British alternative rock band from Liverpool and the Wirral composed of Lia Metcalfe (vocals and guitar), George Favager (bass guitar), Callum Thompson (guitar and backing vocals) and Paul Crilly (drums and backing vocals).[1] Their debut album Reeling was released on 11th March 2022 via Fiction Records and charted at number 9 on the UK Albums Chart.[2]

History

The band was formed by vocalist and writer Lia Metcalfe when she met bass player George Favager, both living near each other on the Wirral.[3] The original line-up was a three piece with drummer Chrissy Moore. After Moore left in 2020,[4] the band were augmented by Callum Thompson on guitar and backing vocals with Paul Crilly becoming the band's new drummer.[5]

The band released a total of 7 songs across two EPs on their own Pretty Face Recordings label before signing to Fiction Records in March 2021.[6] They released their debut album, Reeling, produced by Catherine Marks, the following year.[7]

Discography

Studio albums

Extended plays

Singles

Notes and References

  1. Web site: The Mysterines: "Bands seem to think it's cool to not give a f*ck, but that's not us . 2022-07-13 . Kerrang! . 21 March 2022 . en.
  2. Web site: Mysterines Full Official Chart History Official Charts Company . 2022-07-13 . www.officialcharts.com.
  3. Web site: Dork . 2020-02-19 . Getting to know... The Mysterines Dork . 2022-07-13 . readdork.com . en-US.
  4. Web site: Chrissy Moore leaves the Mysterines to "pursue new projects" . 21 January 2020 .
  5. Web site: 2020-01-24 . The Mysterines drummer to replace Chrissy Moore for UK tour revealed . 2022-07-13 . Getintothis . en-GB.
  6. Web site: The Mysterines at Night People, Manchester on 8th May 2019 . 2022-07-13 . Fatsoma . en.
  7. Web site: The Mysterines announce debut album Reeling . 2022-07-13 . DIY . 7 October 2021 . en.
  8. Web site: The Mysterines Albums and Discography . 2023-06-15 . AllMusic . en.
  9. Web site: The Mysterines Albums and Discography . NME . 20 February 2024 . en.