With their new single Breathe For Her, set for release on October 3, 2025, Mercy Kelly step forward with a track that feels both intimate and commanding. The Greater Manchester five-piece have always leaned on big melodies and heartfelt storytelling, and this release shows them at their most focused yet.
From the first chords, Breathe For Her carries a sense of weight. The guitars, reminiscent of the soaring sound of U2 and The Killers, build a foundation that feels made for wide open spaces and festival crowds. Yet beneath the grandeur, there’s a deeply personal heart. Written by frontman Jack Marland and lead guitarist Adam Bridge, the song is about love, loss, and the heavy emotions that come with them. The lyrics don’t just skim the surface—they reach into the rawest parts of what it means to care for someone. Producer Alex Quinn, working with the band again at the legendary Kempston Street Studios in Liverpool, brings out the best of their sound. The mix balances clarity with atmosphere, giving the track both power and vulnerability. Jacob Simpson’s rhythm guitar and Joel Buckley’s bass fill in the space, while Leon Hepke’s drumming drives the song forward with urgency. Together, they create a sound that is polished but never loses its edge.
Breathe For Her follows their recent single Speak Too Soon, which turned heads with its jangly guitars and gothic influence. Where that song felt like a bold anthem, this one digs even deeper into emotion. It’s a sign of a band growing more confident in their ability to balance stadium-ready hooks with genuine storytelling. With more music on the way, including the fan-favorite Out in the Night, Mercy Kelly look ready to make 2025 a defining year. Breathe For Her is not just another single—it’s a statement that this band from Oldham is ready for bigger stages and wider audiences.
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