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]
The Mysterines | |
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_(51385980566).jpg) The Mysterines performing at Boardmasters Festival in Cornwall, England, 2021. | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Wirral, UK |
| Genres | |
| Years active | 2015–present |
| Labels | Fiction, Pretty Face |
| Members | Lia Metcalfe George Favager Callum Thompson Paul Crilly |
| Past members | Chrissy Moore |
| Website | www |
History
editThe 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
editStudio albums
edit- Reeling (2022)[8]
- Afraid of Tomorrows (2024)[9]
Extended plays
edit- Take Control (2019)
- Love's Not Enough (2020)
- All These Things (2022)
Singles
edit- "In My Head" (2021)
- "Hung Up" (2021)
- "The Bad Thing" (2021)
- "Dangerous" (2022)
- "Begin Again" (2023)
- "Stray" (2024)
- "Sink Ya Teeth" (2024)
- "The Last Dance" (2024)
References
edit- ^ "The Mysterines: "Bands seem to think it's cool to not give a f*ck, but that's not us". Kerrang!. 21 March 2022. Retrieved 13 July 2022.
- ^ "Mysterines | Full Official Chart History | Official Charts Company". www.officialcharts.com. Retrieved 13 July 2022.
- ^ Dork (19 February 2020). "Getting to know... The Mysterines | Dork". readdork.com. Retrieved 13 July 2022.
- ^ "Chrissy Moore leaves the Mysterines to "pursue new projects"". 21 January 2020.
- ^ "The Mysterines drummer to replace Chrissy Moore for UK tour revealed". Getintothis. 24 January 2020. Retrieved 13 July 2022.
- ^ "The Mysterines at Night People, Manchester on 8th May 2019". Fatsoma. Retrieved 13 July 2022.
- ^ "The Mysterines announce debut album Reeling". DIY. 7 October 2021. Retrieved 13 July 2022.
- ^ "The Mysterines Albums and Discography". AllMusic. Retrieved 15 June 2023.
- ^ "The Mysterines Albums and Discography". NME. 20 February 2024.