Old Mervs – Heavy In The Morning: New Single Review & Analysis

Old Mervs Are Back: Why “Heavy In The Morning” Is the Relatable Wake-Up Call We Needed

If you’ve ever woken up with a head full of fog and a heart that’s already racing before you’ve even found your shoes, Old Mervs just wrote your new anthem.

The Margaret River duo—Dave House and Henry Benjamin—have been on an absolute tear lately. But with their latest single, “Heavy In The Morning” they’ve traded a bit of that surf-rock sunshine for something a little more grounded, a little more honest, and honestly? It’s their best work yet.

That “Morning After” Energy

We all know the “Mervs sound” by now: those jangly guitars and the kind of drums that make you want to go 110 on the highway. But “Heavy In The Morning” feels a bit more intimate. It captures that weird, suspended animation between a late night and an early start.

It’s not just a song about being tired; it’s about the mental weight of jumping back into the routine. Dave’s vocals have this lazy, melodic drawl that feels like he’s leaning against your kitchen counter, telling you about his day while the kettle boils.

Why It Works

What makes Old Mervs special isn’t some high-concept gimmick. It’s the fact that they sound like two mates playing in a shed—even when they’re selling out venues across the country.

  • The Vibe: Gritty garage-pop meets a massive, “scream-it-back-to-them” chorus.

  • The Lyrics: Relatable, unpretentious, and just the right amount of moody.

  • The Feeling: Like the sun finally hitting your face after a long winter.

The Verdict

“Heavy In The Morning” proves that the boys aren’t just a “vibe” for the summer festivals. They’re evolving. They’ve managed to take that feeling of being overwhelmed and turn it into something you actually want to dance to.

If this is a taste of what’s coming next, consider us wide awake.

“It’s about that first ten minutes of the day where everything feels a bit much, but you’ve gotta get on with it anyway.” — Dave House