Emily Mercer is a Manchester-based indie artist originally from the Suffolk coast, writing genre-defiant songs for over-thinkers, self-saboteurs and anyone still thinking about something they said in 2016. Her music unravels the stories we tell ourselves - one piano-led confession at a time.Her sound blends indie-pop hooks, jazz-inspired harmony and classic piano songwriting into something nostalgic, off-centre, and quietly sincere.Distinctive contralto vocals sit among rich keys and smooth grooves, creating a warm, sophisticated sound with a softly lo-fi, DIY edge.A sharp and playful lyricist, Mercer lays her cards on the table, sharing lessons learned the hard way and celebrating our shared weirdness. Threaded with dry, characteristically British humour - awkward, self-aware and surprisingly disarming - her songs offer up a messy humanity with a lot of heart.A compelling live performer, Mercer has built a strong reputation on the UK circuit, performing consistently at venues and festivals across the country - from Manchester Jazz Festival to iconic (Northern) spaces like Brudenell Social Club in Leeds and The Cluny in Newcastle - earning high praise for performances that feel both deeply personal and unassumingly captivating. The Manchester Evening News said ‘her jazzy, quirk-pop creations are full of surprising twists and turns, as packed with charming idiosyncrasies as they are big, hummable tunes.For Fans of: Mitski, Weyes Blood, Clairo, Mac DeMarco, Fiona Apple, Andy Shauf, Lucy Rose, Madison Cunningham, Lucy Dacus