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The Mysterines

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The Mysterines
The Mysterines performing at Boardmasters Festival in Cornwall, England, 2021.
The Mysterines performing at Boardmasters Festival in Cornwall, England, 2021.
Background information
OriginWirral, UK
Genres
Years active2015–present
LabelsFiction, Pretty Face
MembersLia Metcalfe
George Favager
Callum Thompson
Paul Crilly
Past membersChrissy Moore
Websitewww.themysterines.com

The Mysterines are a British alternative rock band from Liverpool and the Wirral composed of Lia Metcalfe (vocals and guitar), George Favager (bass guitar), Callum Thompson (guitar and backing vocals) and Paul Crilly (drums and backing vocals).[1] Their debut album Reeling was released on 11th March 2022 via Fiction Records and charted at number 9 on the UK Albums Chart.[2] Their second album Afraid of Tomorrows, released 21 June 2024, reached number 11 on the UK Albums Chart.[3]

History

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The band was formed by vocalist and writer Lia Metcalfe when she met bass player George Favager, both living near each other on the Wirral.[4] The original line-up was a three piece with drummer Chrissy Moore. After Moore left in 2020,[5] the band were augmented by Callum Thompson on guitar and backing vocals with Paul Crilly becoming the band's new drummer.[6]

The band released a total of 7 songs across two EPs on their own Pretty Face Recordings label before signing to Fiction Records in March 2021.[7] They released their debut album, Reeling, produced by Catherine Marks, the following year.[8]

From May to June 2023, the band opened for the Arctic Monkeys during their UK & Ireland Tour.[9] In June 2024, the band released their second studio album, Afraid of Tomorrows, produced by John Congleton[10]. The album represented a shift in their sound and was well-reviewed by critics.[11]

In February 2024, the band announced a headline tour of Europe for 16 dates through October and November 2024.[12] However, on 31 August 2024, the band released a statement on their social media pages announcing the cancellation of all remaining tour dates "due to recent circumstances", explaining "it has been decided that it's not the best decision for us at this time". [13]

Discography

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Studio albums

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Extended plays

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  • Take Control (2019)
  • Love's Not Enough (2020)
  • All These Things (2022)

Singles

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  • "In My Head" (2021)
  • "Hung Up" (2021)
  • "The Bad Thing" (2021)
  • "Dangerous" (2022)
  • "Begin Again" (2023)
  • "Stray" (2024)
  • "Sink Ya Teeth" (2024)
  • "The Last Dance" (2024)

References

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  1. ^ "The Mysterines: "Bands seem to think it's cool to not give a f*ck, but that's not us". Kerrang!. 21 March 2022. Retrieved 13 July 2022.
  2. ^ "Mysterines | Full Official Chart History | Official Charts Company". www.officialcharts.com. Retrieved 13 July 2022.
  3. ^ "MYSTERINES". Official Charts. 24 March 2022. Retrieved 13 March 2025.
  4. ^ Dork (19 February 2020). "Getting to know... The Mysterines | Dork". readdork.com. Retrieved 13 July 2022.
  5. ^ "Chrissy Moore leaves the Mysterines to "pursue new projects"". 21 January 2020.
  6. ^ "The Mysterines drummer to replace Chrissy Moore for UK tour revealed". Getintothis. 24 January 2020. Retrieved 13 July 2022.
  7. ^ "The Mysterines at Night People, Manchester on 8th May 2019". Fatsoma. Retrieved 13 July 2022.
  8. ^ "The Mysterines announce debut album Reeling". DIY. 7 October 2021. Retrieved 13 July 2022.
  9. ^ "UK AND IRELAND TOUR 2023 - Arctic Monkeys". Arctic Monkeys. Archived from the original on 16 July 2024. Retrieved 13 March 2025.
  10. ^ Mysterines, The (21 June 2024), The Mysterines - Afraid Of Tomorrows. The Mysterines., retrieved 13 March 2025
  11. ^ Afraid of Tomorrows by The Mysterines, retrieved 13 March 2025
  12. ^ "The Mysterines announce massive autumn headline tour". Kerrang!. 26 February 2024. Retrieved 13 March 2025.
  13. ^ "Instagram". www.instagram.com. Retrieved 13 March 2025.
  14. ^ "The Mysterines Albums and Discography". AllMusic. Retrieved 15 June 2023.
  15. ^ "The Mysterines Albums and Discography". NME. 20 February 2024.
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