Meres

Conceived in the perfect echo chambers of Canada’s cheap motel bathrooms, Meres hails from the vibrant music scene of northern Lutruwita/Tasmania.

Delivering a blend of reverberating vocals, brooding dissonance, and a visceral sharpness, the punk-esque four-piece cuts through with their unique brand of weirdo-scary-pop-rock. Influenced by the likes of Speedy Ortiz, the raw slacker rock of Bad History Month, and the unapologetic punk spirit of Australian icon Adalita, Meres’ introspective songwriting explores the realms of the obscure, the dissident, and the mundane — creating an intentional musical quandary that sits somewhere between snack-rock and the haunting grunge anthems of the '90s.

Meres has earned multiple spots on the AMRAP charts, secured national airplay, and received several grants to support their creative endeavours. They were the recipients of the Tasmanian-based Nick Balcombe Foundation “Live Your Dream” Grant in 2023 — a significant honour within the Tassie scene. Recognised for her exceptional vocal talents, frontperson Mary Shannon has been nominated as a Tasmanian representative for the National Live Music Awards’ "Live Voice of the Year" for three consecutive years.