Old Mervs

Old Mervs are an Australian independent rock group, consisting of David House and Henry Carrington-Jones.[3] The duo have known each other since they were five years of age.[4][2] They started performing together in 2017 and agreed to the name Old Mervs in 2018.[5][2] Their name refers to the friends' childhood pet dog named Mervin.[1]

Old Mervs
OriginPerth, Western Australia, Australia
GenresIndependent rock[1][2]
Years active2017–present
LabelsDew Process (2022–present)
Members
  • David House
  • Henry Carrington-Jones
Websitewww.oldmervs.com

Their second EP Give It Up debuted at number 33 on the ARIA Albums Chart in November 2023.

History

On 7 October 2022, Old Mervs released their debut EP Get Better, which was proceeded by the singles "Where I Go" and "Be There".[6][3]

On 10 November 2023, Old Mervs released their second EP, Give It Up, which became the band's release to chart on the ARIA Charts.[7]

Members
  • David House – guitar, vocals[2]
  • Henry Carrington-Jones – drums, backing vocals[2]

Discography

Extended plays
List of EPs, with selected details
Title EP details Peak chart positions
AUS
[8]
Get Better —
Give It Up
  • Released: 10 November 2023
  • Label: Dew Process (DEW9001542)
  • Formats: Digital, LP
 33

Awards and nominations

Rolling Stone Australia Awards

The Rolling Stone Australia Awards are awarded annually y by the Australian edition of Rolling Stone magazine for outstanding contributions to popular culture in the previous year.

Year Nominee / work Award Result Ref.
2024 Old Mervs Best New Artist Nominated [9]

References
  1. "Introducing Indie Rockers Old Mervs". Scenestr. September 2021. Retrieved 18 November 2023.
  2. "Old Mervs". Triple J Unearthed. Retrieved 18 November 2023.
  3. "Old Mervs: The Reflective and Introspective Songs That Inspired 'Get Better'". Music Feeds. 9 October 2022. Retrieved 18 November 2023.
  4. "Old Mervs". Yours and Owls. Retrieved 18 November 2023.
  5. "Old Mervs". Select Music. Retrieved 18 November 2023.
  6. "Old Mervs – 'Get Better'". Broken 8 records. 21 October 2022. Retrieved 18 November 2023.
  7. "Laroi's First Time but second top 3". ARIA Charts. 17 November 2023. Retrieved 18 November 2023.
  8. "ARIA Top 50 Albums Chart". Australian Recording Industry Association. 20 November 2023. Retrieved 17 November 2023.
  9. "Troye Sivan, Kylie Minogue & Dom Dolla Among 2024 Shure Rolling Stone Australia Awards Nominees". Rolling Stone Australia. 4 March 2024. Retrieved 11 March 2024.
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