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Mercuryhat formed back in 2001, and subsequently released Hover 18 months later. The record reflected many of Ott’s deepest influences, crossing paths somewhere between Wilco’s Being There and Radiohead’s OK, Computer. Hover received little fanfare, as it was originally thought to be more of a one-off project than a band, but perhaps the most fruitful development from those sessions was Ott’s reunion with bassist Chris Shaw and guitarist Steve Wilt, both of whom he’d played with for years in previous projects. Shaw and Wilt helped Ott construct Mercuryhat’s current sound, a melding of songs absent of self-indulgent guitar solos, focused instead on mind-penetrating melodies and introspective and thought-provoking lyrical passages.

In fall 2007, Wilt and drummer Christian Berling left the band. Ott reached out to his friends to fill the holes, recruiting current Pondering Judd members Steve Jacques (drums) and Mark Edgerly (guitar) to join in, adding years of touring and recording experience. He also added keyboardist Tom Ferry, who lends musical texture and substance. Shaw remains firmly implanted as the band’s bassist, forgoing the usual plodding bass approach in favor of a deeply melodic attack. Together, Meruryhat produce a mesmerizing blend of dark shadows and crack-of-dawn sunlight, with their open-soul approach to both songwriting and performing. Blinding Blues and Stinging Bees is slated for release in November 2008 on Lost Sailor Records.

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