Mercedes Thorne moved back to Sydney, Australia, after she had lived in Beijing and Thailand as a teenager. In 2018, her first song Be was heard by the right ears. It resulted in a worldwide record deal and a management team.

Now aged 19, Merci, Mercy is ready to release her first proper single: Fucked Myself Up. It’s as exciting as it is bold. Punchy beats and percussion underpin the track, whilst synths and guitars create an irresistible rhythm. In short: it’s a smart, catchy and disarming introduction with attitude.

On the song, Mercy says: “Fucked Myself Up is about dependence on alcohol. It gave me the confidence to be able to talk to people. I was getting fucked up on purpose in order to allow myself to be around people I didn’t know. My goal is to make music that talks openly about mental health, so it’s as normal as talking about what you’re eating for dinner. Fucked Myself Up is me saying yes, I have a problem, but I’m doing my best, so leave me alone.”

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Werner Schlosser

I’m a music industry watcher and journalist. Worked at a CD club, a record store chain and was editor in chief of an entertainment trade magazine. Have been in the radio business since 1987, producing and presenting shows. Was music director of several stations. Also, I developed the European Border Breakers Chart, Music Moves Europe Talent Chart and ESNS Chart. CEO of Werner Bros. tekst | uitleg.