The Mermaids

The Mermaids

The Mermaids are a group made up of Hillel Arnold and Josh Gardner. Arnold plays guitar, bass and vocals, while Gardner plays guitar, harmonica and vocals. The pair begin playing together in 2004 after each has already released several independent solo records, and they quickly build a dedicated following. The group is active from 2005 onwards.

Style and background

Their music brings together different inclinations from the two members: Gardner tends towards pop, while Arnold leans more towards folk and country. This contrast is part of the group’s identity. The band is also associated with pop rock and Scotland, although the available information does not give further details about location or formation beyond the members’ work together.

Members

Hillel Arnold performs on guitar, bass and vocals. Josh Gardner performs on guitar, harmonica and vocals. The two form the whole of the act.