Mercy, the Sexton is a Canadian indie pop band from St. John's, Newfoundland. The band is now a five-piece, including the Major brothers, Hynes, Mat Lacombe, and Jamie March. They are known for the vocal harmonies."Pop Montreal: Mercy the Sexton, Smothered in Hugs, Black Hat Brigade, Thurs. Oct. 2 at Barfly and Jupiter Room". T'Cha Dnunlevy, Montreal Gazette October 3, 2008
History Mercy, the Sexton was founded by brothers Luke and Duncan Major in March 2007. The other band members initially were Chris Johansen and Jon Hynes.no byline (December 6, 2007). "Paper Covers Rock: Synth kids prep new EP", The Scope. Retrieved on 2009-04-11.
In 2008, the band was filmed in Halifax by Joey Adrian as part of the 10 x 10 film project."L.A. filmmaker in town to document Halifax music scene". Metro Halifax, Paul McLeod Sep 19 2008. Their debut album, Another Month, produced by Jody Richardson, was released in April that year. In December 2008, Another Month won the inaugural Atlantis Music Prize, a juried award based on the concept of the Polaris Music Prize, but given for album of the year in Newfoundland and Labrador.Sakamoto, John (December 13, 2008). "The Anti-Hit List", Toronto Star, p. E5.Paolozzi, John (December 5, 2008). "Mercy, The Sexton Wins The Atlantis Music Prize", CBC Radio 3. Retrieved on 2009-04-11.no byline (December 5, 2008). "Atlantis winner announced", The Scope. Retrieved on 2009-04-11. Other acts on the shortlist included Hey Rosetta! and Duane Andrews.
The band has toured Eastern Canada as opening act for bands such as Two Hours Traffic and Mardeen. They played at Pop Montreal in 2008,Lepage, Mark (October 3, 2008). "Pop Montreal: Mercy the Sexton, Smothered in Hugs, Black Hat Brigade ", The Gazette. Retrieved on 2009-04-17. and Canadian Music Week in Toronto in 2009.
Their single "Yr Best" has been played in rotation on CBC Radio 3. Both Luke and Duncan Major were previously in the band The Nordic Beat.Alscher, Chris (December 5, 2008). Interview with Luke Major on CBC Radio 3.
Discography 2008: Another Month 2010: Say It Back
References
External links Mercy, the Sexton official site Mercy, the Sexton on CBC Radio 3