merrinmadnessJan 2, 20201 minIt's a comin'! 'Save Me' 18 Jan 2020‘Save Me’ is fun, sassy and resembles the high-energy rock vibe we love to play!
SoundScapeOct 25, 20171 minLatest ReviewsWe are grateful to those who can take the time to review us. This is our little way of creating awareness for their work. Thank you eve...
SoundScapeSep 27, 20171 minYeah baby #8 on the NZ Album Official Charts. Thank you!We would like to thank everyone who has supported us this week. We have been placed #8 on the NZ Album Official Charts, which effectivel...
Charlie PhillipsJul 26, 20172 minMore, about these songs already!"Ode to the Homicidal Trash Queen" or "OTTHTQ" Karl turned around to me one day and said...I want you to write a song that has these word...
Charlie PhillipsJul 26, 20172 minSo...let's talk about some of the songs!"Durty Little Secret" Yes it's spelt wrong, great observation... but for good reason. I'm a trash queen and I don't really give a fuck,...
Charlie PhillipsJul 20, 20172 minThe sound is coming together!I'm listening to the 1st edit of one of our songs from post production. I think this is the guy's favourite song and also Heather (manag...
Charlie PhillipsJul 12, 20172 minDay 16, 17 & 18 Come rain, hail or sickness... we shall record!Bass tracks started Monday. Karl picked up Logan and here he was, sick as anything. For those that know us we usually beg for people to...
Charlie PhillipsJun 27, 20172 minDay 10 1st day mixingI have no voice, my glands are up...it’s winter. I'm not sick but I feel like I'm going to be. So I turn up to the mixing session with ...
Charlie PhillipsJun 18, 20172 minDay 6 MortifiedAfter my last blog I decided enough was enough. Our home was constantly in a state, I couldn’t find things anymore so I needed to sort i...
Charlie PhillipsJun 14, 20172 minDay 5 - A little soul...We've achieved 3 vocal sessions over the last few days and we almost have 3 songs tracked. I can't say this enough, the guys parts are s...
Charlie PhillipsJun 11, 20171 minStudio Day 3 How are things going?Feeling exhausted, slightly insane even... BUT THE SOUND>>>IT'S ALIVE!!! Oh my lord, what a weekend it's been. To top it off, we still ...
Charlie PhillipsJun 10, 20171 minStudio Day 2: Thunderous distortion all round and this evil sound hag raven, snuggled up in her sleeOh sad but true😂 Well we've been working hard all day...So...how did this sadistic queen who was supposed to keep her reckless hounds fr...
Charlie PhillipsJun 8, 20171 minStudio Day 1 Initial setupFAROUT FACT: 4 years ago today... was the last time our old 5 piece Merrin went in to Matrix Digital to track. Whoah couldn't believe i...
Charlie PhillipsJun 7, 20172 minThe learners guide...I woke up, bolt upright at 5:30am. I'm now very excited about this weekend. The guys have been working insanely hard in among trying to...
Charlie PhillipsJun 1, 20173 minJust a chick who enjoys practise nights on little sleep and loves sugar toffee cookiesYes I am talking about these amazing things. They rule so god damn much! If only I could grasp the concept of moderation. I am truly an...
Charlie PhillipsJun 1, 20173 minHow to make an indie album in little to no time at all! Album blog entry #1.0It was 2am when I wrote this so please forgive me if things don't make sense. I felt a sudden desire to track what has fast become an "a...
Soundscape managementMay 1, 20171 min2017 to date!Wow is all we can say. Mr.Dominant was released 01/01/2017 and ever since then, it's been exciting for us. We played a tour, met ama...
Katarzyna NINa GórnisiewiczJun 7, 20162 minFABRYKA – Single 5 Star Review!Merrin are a band from Wellington, New Zealand. Judging by their newest single's vibe, the quartet is aiming to gain attention worldwide,...
Soundscape managementApr 1, 20161 minIntroducing: Mr.DominantTo coincide with Merrins evolution of sound, with the amazing help of Grammy nominated producer “Oh, Hush!” (Illinois,US) and vocal engin...