Concert Review: New Myths Are Classic Legends At Mercury Lounge

Sometimes, I forget how much goes into building a band. It is not just about music, at least, not nowadays. Gone are the times when talent was enough to get you invited at the table; now you need to know how to design it. Image and message are important, and New Myths had that at Mercury Lounge. 

With shimmery pink shirt cut, zipped, and patched to match their personalities, I felt like I was watching Josie And The Pussycats 2018. Their rock had a Courtney Love meets Garbage style that made you feel like you were walking through mud with a million-dollar ballgown. They know how to blend glamour and grit to show women are grounded beauties; we can radiate with our varied shapes and features, but, more importantly, we can reform with our minds and spirits. Thus, the key to New Myths’ attraction is that they are singing to the brightness of women that know how to be tough.

“Fever Dream,” “Howl,” and “Living Dollar” were like sparkling fables on how some women can get lost in the material images of being a “lady” while others are trying to revolutionize what it means to being a woman. Thus, you watch the trio as they each emanate a personality, even if just through their instruments, that shows whether you are quiet or bombastic, you are a presence. The gals laugh and meet in the middle to bash their guitars and drums like we, the audience, are not there. Instead, they are just a group of friends jamming in there bedroom, and, by chance, we can see it on stage. The dynamic allows their notes of sonic rebellion to breeze over the crowd, and makes Brit Boras the “Josie” of your heart.

Even with a few audio issues, you could not ignore Boras’ smokey voice, and how it vaped verses. She lowers her register as if she is gluing the posters and signs that say, “Future Is Female.” her capacity to show you can be strong and sparkle encompasses the magic of New Myths. For More Information On New Myths Click Here.