London duo MRCY build a rich, textured sound from a bedrock of soul, funk, R&B, and psychedelia. The partnership of Kojo Degraft-Johnson and Barney Lister began in the early 2020s, culminating in the 2024 release of "Lorelei," their debut single for the Dead Oceans label. Their full-length debut, Volume 1, appeared later that year, followed in 2025 by Volume 2.
Formed in 2021, MRCY blends the musical chemistry of Degraft-Johnson, a singer/songwriter from South London, and Lister, a producer and musician from Huddersfield in West Yorkshire. The two musicians initially met onli...