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Australian Independent rock group

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

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. They started performing together in 2017 and agreed to the name Old Mervs in 2018. Their name refers to the friends' childhood pet dog named Mervin.

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".

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.

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

Members

  • David House – guitar, vocals
  • Henry Carrington-Jones – drums, backing vocals

Discography

Albums

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

Extended plays

List of EPs, with selected details
Title EP details Peak chart positions
AUS
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

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

References

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  2. ^ "Old Mervs". Triple J Unearthed. 5 October 2022. 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. ^ "Old Mervs Announce Self-Titled Debut Album For 2025". The Music. 27 November 2024. Retrieved 4 December 2024.
  9. "ARIA Top 50 Albums Chart". Australian Recording Industry Association. 20 November 2023. Retrieved 17 November 2023.
  10. "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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