Girls Like Mystery
Girls Like Mystery | |
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| Origin | Shanghai, China |
| Genres | Indie rock, alternative rock |
| Years active | 2010–present |
Girls Like Mystery is an indie rock band originally formed in Shanghai, China in 2010 by singer Kevin Wright. The band later reformed in Singapore and has released two studio albums, Distance Changes Everything (2013) and Sitting in a Room Surrounded by Strangers (2021).
History
Girls Like Mystery was formed in Shanghai in 2010 by Kevin Wright along with Michael Arone and Adam Poole. The group later expanded to include additional members including Michael Herd and trumpet player Michael Corayer. The band performed regularly in Shanghai's live music scene.[1]
In 2013 the band released its debut album Distance Changes Everything. The album was launched with a release show at the Yuyintang livehouse in Shanghai.[2]
The band's lineup changed over time. Adam Poole later left the group and was replaced by Dave Hampson, while Zack joined on bass, allowing Kevin Wright to focus primarily on vocals. Other musicians including Luke Jones and Gary Wright of Lines From A Poem also performed with the band on occasion.
In 2018, Girls Like Mystery played their final show of their original Shanghai era at Yuyintang before Kevin Wright relocated to Singapore.
Following a brief hiatus, the band was reformed in Singapore in 2020 with a new lineup consisting of Kevin Wright (vocals), Blake Stetson (guitar), Scott Smith (bass), Jack Magner (keyboards), and Erik Richardson (drums).[3]
Girls Like Mystery released the album Sitting in a Room Surrounded by Strangers in 2021. The album included the single "Another You & Me Song", which was featured in Time Out Singapore's roundup of new local music releases.[4]
The band has continued recording new material and is preparing the release of a new album, preceded by the single "Mary", scheduled for release in May 2026. With another new line up. Consisting of Kevin Wright (vocals), Blake Stetson (guitar & producer), Gary Dean (bass), David Meadows (keys & guitar), and Putera (drums).
Musical style
Girls Like Mystery's music has been described as indie rock and alternative rock, incorporating influences from early-2000s emo and alternative music.
Discography
Albums
- Distance Changes Everything (2013)[5]
- Sitting in a Room Surrounded by Strangers (2021)[6]
Singles
- "Another You & Me Song" (2021)[7]
- "Found" (2021)
- "Yes!" (2021)
Band members
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Current members
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Former members
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- Black vertical lines indicate studio album releases:
- Distance Changes Everything (2013)
- Sitting in a Room Surrounded by Strangers (2021)
References
- ↑ "Do Girls Really Like Mystery Novels?". Tone Deaf Sound. 8 July 2020.
- ↑ "Girls Like Mystery release debut album at show". Shanghai Daily. 12 September 2013.
- ↑ "CoolTop20's New Release – Sitting in a Room Surrounded by Strangers (album) by Girls Like Mystery". The Bucket Playlist. 31 May 2021.
- ↑ "Local Vocal: fresh new music from Singapore this week". Time Out Singapore. 18 June 2021.
- ↑ "Album Release: Girls Like Mystery, Distance Changes Everything". My Shanghai Home. 15 September 2013.
- ↑ "New Release – Sitting in a Room Surrounded by Strangers (album) by Girls Like Mystery". COOLTOP20. 31 May 2021.
- ↑ "Local Vocal: fresh new music from Singapore this week". Time Out Singapore. 18 June 2021.
Category:Singaporean rock music groups Category:Chinese rock music groups Category:Musical groups established in 2010 Category:Indie rock groups
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