Straight out of lutruwita/Tasmania, Meres today release the blistering no-holds barred track ‘Ocean View’: a thoroughly cathartic and enjoyable blast of punky pop powered by a wall of crashing guitars and the scintillating vocals of Mary Shannon. The guitars scythe their way into the consciousness and the rhythm section thunders like an out of control freight train, but above all the melodies ring out with a dynamism and power.
And it’s not all just blast and blunder – the lyrics deal with serious issues. Shannon says:
This song is fueled by a sort of ‘exhausted by it all’ anger and feelings of disempowerment, while trying to balance these feelings with the narrative that we are responsible for our own well-being and our own happiness.
Who cares if young people don’t have a future? At least the internet and fat cats can remind them that it’s their own fault, even though real change is in the hands of corrupt pollies who couldn’t give a fuck about life beyond their own.
This is exciting, visceral punk that recalls the anger and the passion of fellow Taswegians A. Swayze and the Ghosts:
‘Ocean View’ is out now and will be available to download and stream through all the usual sites.
Shannon has been nominated as a Tasmanian representative for the coveted ‘Live Voice of the Year’ award at the National Live Music Awards for three consecutive years. Meres will release their debut album in 2023, recorded with Anna Laverty and Ben Simms (A Swayze & The Ghosts) AU, and mixed by Justin Pizzoferrato (Dinosaur Jr., Sonic Youth, The Pixies).
Feature Photograph: Cameron Jones
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