Indie band The Meringues pack Post-Punk and Power Pop Panache into debut LP

Music Review | 26th Sept, 2024 The Meringues

Post-punk powerhouse The Meringues are a band known for their power pop melodies exploring genres such as Punk, Post-Punk, Alt-Rock, and New-Wave, creating a dynamic and eclectic sound that is both nostalgic and refreshingly modern.

At the heart of The Meringues are Amanda Pants and Ted Evans, whose dynamic vocal interplay and onstage antics blur the line between playful banter and intense rivalry. Their unique chemistry is supported by the solid rhythm section of Jackson Baird on bass and Alastair Morrison on drums, creating a thrilling atmosphere that threatens to spiral out of control while maintaining a clear artistic vision.

The band have just released their debut LP Pavlova's Dog, which is set to solidify The Meringues' place in the post-punk landscape, showcasing their focused energy and artistic prowess.

Spanning from deep psychological themes to playful, child-like perspectives, Pavlova's Dog features 11 tracks that weave these elements together seamlessly with the aid of catchy melodies and sharply poignant lyrics.

Speaking about the LP the band says;

We truly poured everything we had into making this album. Physically and mentally we just went all in. All four of us, and everyone involved. I recorded guitar for so many hours, icing my arm between takes and living off energy drinks. It was an incredible achievement, and working with some of our heroes made it even more special. - Ted Evans

For this album we wanted to take the time to go deeper with some of the songs. Really thinking about the things we wanted to say, we poured our thoughts, insecurities, emotions, and vulnerabilities into every lyric and melody. We gave ourselves the freedom to be raw and honest, to confront our innermost fears and doubts, and to embrace our quirks and imperfections. - Amanda Pants

The Meringues has been more than a band to me. They've supported me through tough times, including my battle with cancer. Their unwavering support made it easy to return to drumming and continue where I left off. - Alastair Morrison

The Meringues' sound is sure to resonate with fans of Pixies, Weezer, The Strokes, The Beaches, Amyl and the Sniffers, July Talk, Wet Leg, Wolf Alice, and PUP.

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The LP Pavlovas Dog is available through all streaming platforms.

Photo Credit: Kaufmann Photography

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