The Mary Column – Swimming

The Mary Column delivers ‘Swimming’, a track that drifts through the indie-pop landscape. Jack Mellin’s project emerges from five turbulent years, including shelved tours, profound loss, and the peculiar alchemy that transforms grief into guitar songs.

Named after Kafka’s plague columns, The Mary Column carries similar weight without the pretension. Mellin crafted this outlet at fourteen, dreaming up a vessel for pop songwriting separate from his noisier Glasgow underground activities.

‘Swimming’ showcases the economy that defines Very Sparrow, the debut album arriving via Errol’s Hot Wax. Chris White’s spirited drumming anchors Mellin’s searching vocals and skillful guitar work, while Rachel Taylor and Simone Wilson add silvery harmonies that lift the material beyond its earthbound concerns.

This song confirms that the most profound statements are often wrapped in the simplest packages. Three-minute pop songs remain one of humanity’s most effective ways to process the unprocessable.