credit: Savannah Walters
Mel Bryant & the Mercy Makers
Mel Bryant & the Mercy Makers write songs for screaming from the passenger seat. An east coast born rock band inspired by the grit of modern punk, classic blues, and indie sad girls, the Mercy Makers embody the spirit of DIY by recording in their backyard barn-turned-home studio. Their grungy guitars and raucous drum beats are led by Mel Bryant’s ferocious feminine energy through crass, cutting lyricism.
Their breakout single Never Thought has surpassed 3 million streams while the fanbase steadily grows beyond 65,000 monthly listeners. Mel Bryant’s social media approach has garnered a dedicated following of fans eager to hear more and catch their favorite Mercy Makers songs in person.
2023 brought Mel Bryant & the Mercy Makers sold out tour dates in Chicago, Atlanta, and their home base of Nashville TN. Their sophomore LP will release in 2024 along with extensive touring across the US.
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