Diving straight into what is going to be a massive 2025, Sydney based artist, alt-pop singer-songwriter merci, mercy today returns with infectious new single ‘Cigarettes In The Dark’.
‘Cigarettes In The Dark’ explores beauty and self-compassion in the sometimes uncomfortableness of being in your own company. With thought provoking lyrics expertly layered over a driving beat, the contrast of gritty energy and poet lyricism within this song is something merci, mercy fans will be familiar with. Her ability to wrap heavy topics and present them as punchy pop songs is testament to her incredible prowess as a songwriter.
“Cigarettes in The Dark" is about breaking yourself apart in order to be the perfect person for your love interest, creating so many versions of yourself that you feel lost, only to end up back at the start, alone and confused again. For me, the thing that brings me back to myself is having a cigarette alone in the dark…while looking hot.” – merci, mercy
Today’s release follows on from a huge 2024, which saw merci, mercy release glistening self-worth track ‘The Word Love’ and unapologetic bad-bitch anthem ‘Angel’, which hit the #1 most played track on triple j. merci, mercy also embarked on a national tour last year, with sold out headline shows in Sydney and Melbourne.
Exploring the human condition and all its beauty – flaws and all – is an element of merci, mercy’s storytelling talent that feels the most natural. The way words and soundscapes weave together both beautifully and deliberately under her careful gaze has established merci, mercy as one of Australia’s brightest new figures in pop. 
About merci, mercy:
Audiences have seen merci, mercy’s talent evolve across a strong body of work comprising three EPs: no thank you, no thanks (2020), is it me, or is it you? (2022) and Like An Orchid (2023), with tracks like ‘Silver Lining’, ‘Shovel’, ‘Lonely & Horny’ and ‘If You Had Any Friends’ becoming fast fan favourites. Garnering over 27 million streams, merci, mercy’s music has received local support from triple j and global acclaim from BBC Radio 1, Beats 1, and stations across Europe, alongside praise from outlets such as Paper Magazine, Flaunt, The Line of Best Fit, Clash, and NME.
Her live performances have further solidified her presence, with recent highlights including supporting Valley, Connor Maynard, and Lights, as well as a festival appearance at Changing Tides. Her spot at Mushroom's Mushroom 50 concert at Rod Laver Arena and sold-out headline shows in Melbourne and Sydney demonstrated her growing fan base. With support slots for Declan McKenna and more, merci, mercy continues to captivate audiences and hint at even greater achievements ahead.
Eileen Carpio
‘Cigarettes In The Dark’ explores beauty and self-compassion in the sometimes uncomfortableness of being in your own company. With thought provoking lyrics expertly layered over a driving beat, the contrast of gritty energy and poet lyricism within this song is something merci, mercy fans will be familiar with. Her ability to wrap heavy topics and present them as punchy pop songs is testament to her incredible prowess as a songwriter.
“Cigarettes in The Dark" is about breaking yourself apart in order to be the perfect person for your love interest, creating so many versions of yourself that you feel lost, only to end up back at the start, alone and confused again. For me, the thing that brings me back to myself is having a cigarette alone in the dark…while looking hot.” – merci, mercy
Today’s release follows on from a huge 2024, which saw merci, mercy release glistening self-worth track ‘The Word Love’ and unapologetic bad-bitch anthem ‘Angel’, which hit the #1 most played track on triple j. merci, mercy also embarked on a national tour last year, with sold out headline shows in Sydney and Melbourne.
Exploring the human condition and all its beauty – flaws and all – is an element of merci, mercy’s storytelling talent that feels the most natural. The way words and soundscapes weave together both beautifully and deliberately under her careful gaze has established merci, mercy as one of Australia’s brightest new figures in pop. 
About merci, mercy:
Audiences have seen merci, mercy’s talent evolve across a strong body of work comprising three EPs: no thank you, no thanks (2020), is it me, or is it you? (2022) and Like An Orchid (2023), with tracks like ‘Silver Lining’, ‘Shovel’, ‘Lonely & Horny’ and ‘If You Had Any Friends’ becoming fast fan favourites. Garnering over 27 million streams, merci, mercy’s music has received local support from triple j and global acclaim from BBC Radio 1, Beats 1, and stations across Europe, alongside praise from outlets such as Paper Magazine, Flaunt, The Line of Best Fit, Clash, and NME.
Her live performances have further solidified her presence, with recent highlights including supporting Valley, Connor Maynard, and Lights, as well as a festival appearance at Changing Tides. Her spot at Mushroom's Mushroom 50 concert at Rod Laver Arena and sold-out headline shows in Melbourne and Sydney demonstrated her growing fan base. With support slots for Declan McKenna and more, merci, mercy continues to captivate audiences and hint at even greater achievements ahead.
Eileen Carpio
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