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Sweeping filters, hip hop beats, acoustic guitars and soulful melodies download its way out of laptops into the listeners mind as they follow each sound, anxiously waiting for the next. Creatively cut, copy and pasted together from film, television, sampled sounds and programmed beats, Mercs has matured from his early hip hop development in the early 90’s and made big steps to create a new bigger, open and unique sound. Producing music for more then 15 years, Mercs, aka,Mirko Sossai (formally known as ABSORB) has performed in various groups such as AUDIO, ARGONAUTS, ABSORB, ASYET and EMPTY SEDNA VB-12. As well as running his independent label ORDER OF NATURE, Mercs dabbles into djing, playing drums, guitar and Bass. With his third album coming soon Mercs expects to play live with a full band set up. Mercs has received various awards and radio play. · Winner of the Jaxter music awards for hip hop/ dance category · Track “Stylin” featured on the Wollongong Music scene Vol 2 · Track “

Mercs are a five piece from Adelaide, formed in June 2017 combining their influences of alternative rock & post punk. After a busy first year releasing their debut studio release 'Isolator', this year has seen Mercs take a step up in the diverse Adelaide music scene releasing ‘Humdrum’ and following up with their newest studio release 'Tidelines' a taste of what's to come for the talented outfit fresh to the scene. ‘Tidelines’ officially released on November 23, is a song detailing the frustration of maintaining a facade of happiness and “health” in a culture where it’s constantly expected. This message is carried across with tight, snappy drums, clever guitar leads and passionate vocals. With only three songs released, Mercs have already landed themselves on line-ups with the likes of West Thebarton, These New South Whales, RAAVE TAPES, and BOAT SHOW. They have also been able to play with some fantastic bands from Adelaide such as TOWNS, Siamese, Colourblind and Paradise Club.