Merryn Jeann + Blue Divers at Franks Wild Years

Merryn Jeann is a diverse artist, always experimenting and proudly free from the confines of a box. She thrives in exploring both visual and sonic arts and the result is a sound that embodies a world of creativity, capable of transporting listeners into her one of a kind universe. After living in Paris for many years, Merryn recently returned to Australia to study Fine Arts in Melbourne, however after one semester, music drew her back in and became her primary focus once more. Her latest album DOG BEACH released on Rescue + Return Records takes shape as a ten track display of a meticulously crafted, sonic wonderment. The record is produced by the exceptionally talented Rob Ellis who’s worked with a plethora of remarkably talented artists including; PJ Harvey, Marianne Faithfull, Torres & more.

"positively spellbinding" KEXP

"heartfelt and introspective" Rough Trade

Blue Divers is an instrumental group based in Wollongong, Australia. Led by Alec Marshall since 2017 and made up of a rotating ensemble of performers, the band have played many shows around the east coast of Australia, as well as a handful of shows in Tasmania/lutruwita, Japan and New Zealand/Aotearoa. Blue Divers have released two full length records on Bedroom Suck Records - Blue Divers I in 2020 and Blue Divers II in 2022.

"A perfect blend of the mid-2010s Australian underground avant-garde (think releases on the Black Petal label, and the gentler moments of the Breakdance The Dawn catalogue), with the minimal melodies of the early 1980s new age movement. Feels like both a response to the past and the beginning of something new." Lulus Records

"Lyrical looped guitar phrases drenched in slapback echo that evokes shimmering light off of water. This is all accompanied by synth swells, considered acoustic plucks, and deep bass that all contribute to flesh out the tracks, encompass the listener, and drive them forward without any over-the-top dramatic musical theatrics." Repressed Records