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{{Infobox musical artist | name = Mercy Girl | image = | image_size = | image_upright = | landscape = | alt = | caption = | alias = | origin = Glasgow, Scotland

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| years_active = 2024 (2024)–present | website = mercygirl.com | current_members = {{plainlist|

Daisy Miles
Davey Purdie
Craig Harkness
Kylie MacNaughton

Mercy Girl are a Scottish darkwave band from Glasgow, formed in 2024. Their music combines elements of darkwave, post-punk and electronic music.^[1]

History

Mercy Girl was formed in Glasgow in 2024, by members Davey Purdie, Craig Harkness, Daisy Miles and Kylie MacNaughton-Wright .^[2]

The band's members have described drawing on a range of influences including post-punk, industrial music, techno and electronic pop.^[2]^[3]

Mercy Girl released their debut material during 2024 before issuing the EP Closer in 2025.^[1] In 2025 the band released the EP No Sound, supported by live performances across the United Kingdom.^[4]

Musical style

Mercy Girl have been described as a darkwave and electronic band incorporating elements of synth-pop and post-punk.^[1] Their music combines synthesiser-driven arrangements with electronic production and atmospheric vocals.^[5]

Live performances

Mercy Girl have performed throughout the United Kingdom.^[4]

Reviewing a performance at Headrow House in Leeds, The Yorkshire Post praised the band's stage presence and described their performance as blending electronic textures with gothic aesthetics.^[6]

Members

Daisy Miles - vocals
Davey Purdie - production, synthesizers
Craig Harkness - drums
Kylie MacNaughton-Wright - guitar

Discography

Extended plays

Closer (2025)
No Sound (2025)

Singles

"Heaven" (2024)
"I'm In Love" (2024)
"Ghost" (2025)
"Punisher" (2026)

References

1 2 3 "Under the Radar: Mercy Girl". The Scotsman. Retrieved 18 July 2026.
1 2 "Interview: Karen of SMN Chats to Kylie and Daisy of Mercy Girl – Four Different Influences, One Distinct Sound". Scottish Music Network. Retrieved 18 July 2026.
↑ "Interview: Mercy Girl". Re-Sound. Retrieved 18 July 2026.
1 2 "Mercy Girl". Swamp Booking. Retrieved 18 July 2026.
↑ "Artist Spotlight & Style Guide: Mercy Girl". The Pretty Cult. Retrieved 18 July 2026.
↑ "Gig review: Mercy Girl at Headrow House, Leeds". The Yorkshire Post. Retrieved 18 July 2026.

Category:Scottish musical groups Category:Scottish electronic music groups Category:Scottish rock music groups Category:Dark wave musical groups Category:Musical groups established in 2024 Category:Musical groups from Glasgow Category:2024 establishments in Scotland

[Scotsman-1] 1 2 3 "Under the Radar: Mercy Girl". The Scotsman. Retrieved 18 July 2026.

[SMN-2] 1 2 "Interview: Karen of SMN Chats to Kylie and Daisy of Mercy Girl – Four Different Influences, One Distinct Sound". Scottish Music Network. Retrieved 18 July 2026.

[ReSound-3] "Interview: Mercy Girl". Re-Sound. Retrieved 18 July 2026.

[Swamp-4] 1 2 "Mercy Girl". Swamp Booking. Retrieved 18 July 2026.

[PrettyCult-5] "Artist Spotlight & Style Guide: Mercy Girl". The Pretty Cult. Retrieved 18 July 2026.

[YP-6] "Gig review: Mercy Girl at Headrow House, Leeds". The Yorkshire Post. Retrieved 18 July 2026.

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