PREMIERE: Dares - Mercury

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“Mercury”, a new single from one striking NY band Dares, is solid and distinctive indie/alternative rock.

The song is an example of how to stand out by properly accenting the dynamics, keen chorus and strong melodies without losing life to the sound. It’s not histrionic, not pompous, but pure drive. Reminding of Sonic Youth, “Mercury” however has its own taste. Approaching the 3-minute mark, the song subsides a little to prepare you for something important. And after the break, it’s incredible to hear how the inner demons, finally set free, turn the retrograde forces of Mercury into such an originative and terrific composition.