Old Mervs Explained

Old Mervs
Background:group_or_band
Origin:Perth, Western Australia, Australia
Genre:Independent rock
Years Active:2017–present
Label:Dew Process (2022–present)
Current Members:
  • David House
  • Henry Carrington-Jones

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

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".[5] [6]

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]

In November 2024, Old Merv's announced the forthcoming release of their debut album, scheduled for release in March 2025.

Members

Discography

Albums

List of albums, with selected details! Title! Details
Old Mervs
  • Released: 21 March 2025[8]
  • Label: Dew Process
  • Format: CD

Extended plays

Title! scope="col" rowspan="2"
EP detailsPeak chart positions
AUS
[9]
Get Better
  • Released: 7 October 2022
  • Label: Dew Process (DEW9001529)
  • Formats: Digital, LP
Give It Up
  • Released: 10 November 2023
  • Label: Dew Process (DEW9001542)
  • Formats: Digital, LP
33

Awards and nominations

Rolling Stone Australia Awards

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Old Mervs. Yours and Owls. 18 November 2023.
  2. Web site: Old Mervs . Select Music. 18 November 2023.
  3. Web site: Old Mervs. Triple J Unearthed. 5 October 2022 . 18 November 2023.
  4. Web site: Introducing Indie Rockers Old Mervs. Scenestr. September 2021. 18 November 2023.
  5. Web site: Old Mervs – 'Get Better'. Broken 8 records. 21 October 2022. 18 November 2023.
  6. Web site: Old Mervs: The Reflective and Introspective Songs That Inspired 'Get Better'. Music Feeds. 9 October 2022. 18 November 2023.
  7. Web site: Laroi's First Time but second top 3. ARIA Charts. 17 November 2023. 18 November 2023.
  8. Web site: Old Mervs Announce Self-Titled Debut Album For 2025 . The Music. 27 November 2024. 4 December 2024.
  9. Web site: ARIA Top 50 Albums Chart. Australian Recording Industry Association. 20 November 2023. 17 November 2023.
  10. Web site: Troye Sivan, Kylie Minogue & Dom Dolla Among 2024 Shure Rolling Stone Australia Awards Nominees. Rolling Stone Australia. 4 March 2024. 11 March 2024.