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Merpire Finds Winning Combination of Style and Substance on ‘MILK POOL’

The Naarm/Melbourne artist presents a darkly romantic collection of big, messy feelings put to song on her impressive second album

Merpire

Rick Clifford

The second album from Melbourne-based artist Merpire (aka Rhiannon Atkinson-Howatt) is a darkly romantic collection of big, messy feelings put to song.

There’s crunchy, grunge-era guitars (“Leaving With You”, “Bigger”), sublime synth-pop (“Premonition”), piano-led heartbreak (“Internet”), and even acoustic lo-fi (“You Are Loved”).

MILK POOL is a winning combination of style and substance that should see Merpire’s fanbase expand even further.

Stream: Merpire, MILK POOL


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