Mermaid Island has been stirring up chaos in LA’s underground punk scene for the past two years, earning a cult following for their explosive, high-octane shows. From day one, their mission was simple: play gigs with friends and keep it fun.
While some might place them squarely in the early 2000s pop-punk revival, Mermaid Island’s deep East Coast Canadian roots shine through in their melodic vocals and folk-tinged chord progressions, adding a distinctive twist to their sound.
FREAKS marks their debut—an electrifying first single from the upcoming full-length album dropping this August. I love the energy, the pace, and the pure punk attitude. The song is fun and features punchy vocals, pounding drums, and very inspired guitar riffs. A very cool one, straightforward and very well performed by the band. Give it a go by clicking on the Spotify player below, and remember to follow the band on Instagram.