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Mermaidens

Musical Group

Trio from Wellington, New Zealand (members named in reviews as Lily West, Gussie Larkin and Abe Hollingsworth). Associated with Flying Nun Records; 'Perfect Body' is their second LP and follows 'Undergrowth'. 'Perfect Body' was recorded by James Goldsmith at Blue Barn Studios (Wellington).

Associated with Flying Nun Records; described in reviews as revisiting the label's characteristic sound and mixing new-wave, minimal wave, dreampop and shoegaze.

A mixed review of Mermaidens' Perfect Body notes the group's ties to Flying Nun and Wellington. The critic praises Gussie Larkin's vocal performances while calling the sound unadventurous. The record blends new-wave, minimal wave, dreampop and shoegaze. Production and label continuity (James Goldsmith, Blue Barn; Flying Nun) are mentioned.

For:Fans of new-wave, dreampop, shoegaze and New Zealand alternative music

 A couple of months ago, the legendary Flying Nun Records released the second LP by Mermaidens, a trio from Wellington, New Zealand, that offers a revisitation of the label's typical sound and new-wave in a nearly 'sacred' version with the performances of the vocalist.

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