Mercury Rev
Founded: 1989
Location: United States
Mercury Rev is an American rock band formed in 1989 in Buffalo, New York, with singer/guitarist Jonathan Donahue and guitarist/clarinetist/sound generator operator Sean "Grasshopper" Mackowiak as the only constant members. The band's music has incorporated indie rock, psychedelic rock and American roots, amongst other forms. Mercury Rev have been closely associated with The Flaming Lips, and the two bands have shared historical ties.
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Live Review: RIDE & Mercury Rev @ The Forum, Melbourne
"Tonight's double bill delivers a nostalgic sojourn in ‘90s indie rock in shades of psychedelia and dreamy shoegaze..."
Ride Announce Australia And New Zealand Tour
They’ll be joined by Mercury Rev in August.
Album Review: Mercury Rev - Bobbie Gentry’s The Delta Sweete Revisited
"Each song on this album sparkles brilliantly, making it a compelling listen from start to finish."
Live Review: Disconnect Festival
"It's not often a festival lives up to its own hype, but Disconnect delivered on its tagline: 'What a festival should be.'"
Live Review: Mercury Rev, Avalanches DJs
"Leaving the stage, the band literally just disappears in a puff of smoke."
Live Review: Mercury Rev, James Dela Cruz
"Mercury Rev were art rock in dazzling glory, almost too grandiose for the small setting — but they never overcooked it."
The Director And The Cinematographer
"We thought we had a top ten hit and we listen to it now and think 'What the fuck were we thinking!'"
Album Review: Mercury Rev - The Light In You
"Their first album in seven years is one into which listeners can easily disappear."
Mercury Rev Add New Dates To First Aus Tour In Over A Decade
Support acts also announced.
Mercury Rev Announce First Aussie Shows In More Than A Decade
The US alt-rock veterans will perform two shows only Down Under this December
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