Trees

27th Jan 23

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'Sharing Kathryn Joseph's skills for breaking down walls with just a piano & voice and marrying them with Bon Iver’s pursuit of what lies beyond the expected realm of folk music, Almost Home is a quietly special place. One that allows dreams of a happier, more settled self to become reality' Craig Howieson, Snack Mag

‘One of my favourite artists in Glasgow right now. Almost Home is a stunning and poetic debut. Her lyrics are honest, and her instrumentation is beautifully atmospheric. Her alternative - folk style of writing is instantly catchy.’ Josephine Sillars, The Skinny.

‘A simply beautiful and elegant record. Merrow’s debut album continues to bring her fanbase on her journey of vivid storytelling and unique way’s of making you feel present and at ease while listening.’ Jen O’Mahony, The Music Files.

‘Mima Merrow’s ‘Almost Home’ is an introverted triumph of self-exploration, variety and expression.’ Jack Hinks

‘Packed full of beautiful imagery and creative production this is a cosy winter afternoon of a record. It’s one of those steady Sunday pub sessions full or sparkling moments, laughter, melancholy and truth. A treat for the ears and the soul.’ Findlay Napier

‘Mixing acoustic instruments, bubbling electronics and glorious, multilayered vocals and effects, Mima Merrow’s first album is a complex, shapeshifting thing that borrows from folk, pop and funk while retaining its own unique identity.’ Carrie Marshall, HAVR, Carrie Kills a Man

Almost Home

Debut album from Mima Merrow, released Sept 22.

https://mimamerrow.bandcamp.com/album/almost-home

‘If a bus full of Disney princesses crashed into Ben Folds Five and Super Furry Animals in slow motion. I loved it.’ Colin Syme

‘I was blown away it.  It was breathtaking. Really understated and delicate yet really powerful and vulnerable at the same time. Mima is doing some amazing work of combining folk, electronic, indie, spoken word and lots of other genres.’ Fiona Liddell, Gefahrgeist.

‘Beautiful and moving album Almost Home is lyrically and musically is among the best collections of songs of the year. Nearly every track on it surprises you and Mimas voice has something almost heartbreaking about it. A singer and their songs suiting each other perfectly.’ Ali Braidwood, Scots Whay HaeAlistair Braidwood, Scots Whay Hae

Secret Codes.

16th September 2022

‘Mima could sing the phone book and it’d make me cry.’ Carrie Marshall

Secret Codes is fearless. A startling track that shows that all things worth having take time.’

Craig Howieson, Secret Meeting.

Jelly Tots

5th August 2022

‘Peaceful, serene stuff.’ - Roddy Hart.

‘Absolutely tremendous yet again.’ - Mark, Postcards from the Underground.

‘Gorgeous’ Alistair, Scots Whay Hae

I’ve Been Waiting

24th June 22

Mima is in rippling water, folding her arms and looking down and to the right. She is wearing a blue, shiny jump suit.

Photography by Najma Abukar

 

'Stunning new song from Irish singer/songwriter Mima Merrow captures the blissful moments of lyrical poetry and sweeping sounds in I’ve Been Waiting.... is another look into the stunning world Merrow creates, with each pull of the string melodies tugging at your heart.'

Ewan MacDonald - Scottish Alternative Music Awards.

 
 
 
Mima's head is peaking out of a large loch. Her face is blurred, her hair is wet and she is looking at the camera. On the shore, are the browns, greens, and blues of the hills, trees and sky.

Photography by Najma Abukar.

 

Freckles

 

‘startling first taster’. Tom Robinson, BBC Radio 6 Music, The BBC Introducing Mixtape.

‘When beautiful poetry and great sounds collide and that Northern Irish brogue at the heart of things too.’   Roddy Hart, BBC Scotland

 

Good Grief - Out Now!

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Yellow Teeth

The second track on my debut EP, Good Grief released on the 4th December 2020.

Photo by Najma Abukar

 

Reviews

‘startling first taster’.’

Tom Robinson, BBC Radio 6 Music, The BBC Introducing Mixtape.

‘When beautiful poetry and great sounds collide and that Northern Irish brogue at the heart of things too.’   Roddy Hart, BBC Scotland

‘It is full of fire that track. Full of fire.’ Stephen McCauley, BBC Radio Ulster/BBC Radio Foyle

‘A stunning display of soul that is baring all. Weaving between spoken word and beautiful singing, dealing with an introspective fragility ‘Freckles’ has its strength in its resilience.’  Scottish Alternative Music Awards.

‘I cannot praise this highly enough, this might be my track of the year.’   Postcards from the Underground 

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As featured on BBC Radio Scotland Afternoon Show with Grant Stott.

 
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