THE BAND: Signed to Kings Of Leons’ Serpents & Snakes imprint, The Weeks are a garage rock group hailing from Jackson, Mississippi. Delving into the realms of FM rock without sacrificing their unique sound, they have returned with the heartfelt ‘Mercury.’
THE SOUND: A forlorn love song in the vein of Bruce Springsteen or his successors The Gaslight Anthem, ‘Mercury’ tackles the all too familiar tale of a volatile relationship with a refreshing take. Vocalist Cycle Barnes delivers an almost pained performance as he recounts the many positive and negative traits of his captivating lover; driven by a pulse racing riff which exudes Americana.
THE VIDEO: Directed by the acclaimed Row And Jack, its accompanying visuals echo the kind of all consuming yet dangerous love that is detailed within the track’s lyrics; centering around a young couple as they race around the countryside on a motorbike.
THE LOWDOWN: The track is taken from the band’s EP Mercury which is available now via Serpents & Snakes.
