Get Lost in the Dream: Mary in the Junkyard’s Atmospheric Indie Rise
Get Lost in the Dream: Mary in the Junkyard’s Atmospheric Indie Rise
Meet Mary in the Junkyard, the London trio whose stunning debut album Role Model Hermit is setting the stage for a captivating dream pop resurgence. Dive into their unique sound and otherworldly live shows.
The music landscape is shifting, and a new wave of atmospheric indie, often dubbed dream pop, is washing over us. At the forefront of this captivating movement is London's own Mary in the Junkyard. It's an experience, a journey into a world crafted by three incredibly talented artists: Clari Freeman-Taylor on vocals and guitar, Saya Barbaglia bringing depth with bass and viola, and David Addison anchoring it all on drums.
All in their early twenties (Clari and Saya are 22, David 23), these longtime friends, who even share adjoining apartments in South London, are poised to drop one of the most gorgeous full-length debuts of the year.
Their album, Role Model Hermit , set to release on July 3, is a true marvel.
Expect moody atmospherics that sweep you away, taut rhythms that keep you grounded, and strange, compelling tales woven throughout.
It's an album that demands your attention, promising to transport listeners to a different realm.
But to truly understand Mary in the Junkyard, one must understand their ethos, epitomized by the band's lead singer, Clari Freeman-Taylor.
Clari's 'head-in-the-clouds tendencies' aren't just a personality trait; they're the very essence of the band's unique charm. Take, for instance, her recent adventure in Brooklyn's Green-Wood Cemetery. After a serene afternoon contemplating mortality, “I was thinking a lot about how I would be buried, but not in a morbid way.
I don't really want a grave. I'd rather just be buried in the ground, completely naked, under a tree, so that the tree could absorb me” - she found herself lost, phone dead, with a show to play that night in Manhattan.
Her solution?
I just walked in one direction for a long time, and then I got out,
she recalls, adding, “I drew a really detailed map of New York, and I managed to get there eventually.” This blend of dreamy introspection and resourceful determination perfectly mirrors the band's music.
Their live shows are equally, if not more, enthralling. Imagine stumbling upon an 'ancient rite in the woods', that's the feeling Mary in the Junkyard evokes. They recently played a sold-out Bowery Ballroom show, a fundraiser for War Child UK, where they co-headlined with Irish singer-songwriter Dove Ellis, proving their ability to command a stage and captivate an audience.
It's not merely a performance; it's an immersive event that leaves an indelible mark. As they visit New York, they rarely bother with hotels, opting instead for a more spontaneous approach, a testament to their free-spirited nature.
Mary in the Junkyard isn't just riding the wave of dream pop; they’re defining its next iteration. With Role Model Hermit, this London trio is inviting us all into their extraordinary world, a place where vulnerability meets vivid imagination, and every note feels like a step further into a beautiful, unfamiliar dream.
