Concrete Playground

Lisa Mitchell is everywhere at the moment - on TV, on radio, playing in video stores... I even spotted her getting a take away coffee from my local cafe over the weekend... (can you say oversaturation?!)

Oh Mercy are a Melbourne duo who are supporting Miss Mitchell on her upcoming National album launch tour. They are also much more deserving of your attention than the miniature songstress. Their pop songs are simple, catchy and heartfelt, and display real promise. People are already tagging them as "Australia's answer to The Shins" and the "new Augie March" and while I usually hate those comparisons, in this case they're quite accurate. Considered, mature indie pop for young people too often served Idol starlets for breakfast - they've definitely got my tick of approval!