MRCY will perform av Bergenfest 2026 Saturday, June 13.
MRCY is the duo of producer Barney Lister and vocalist Kojo Degraft-Johnson. They met online in 2021, clicked quickly, and soon began making music together in a studio in Brixton. Coming from different backgrounds, they meet in a shared love of classic soul in the vein of Marvin Gaye, filtered through a more modern sound inspired by acts like Khruangbin and Sault.
In recent years, Barney has worked with artists such as Obongjayar, Rina Sawayama, Joy Crookes and Celeste, while Kojo has sung for the likes of Cleo Sol and Little Simz after making a name for himself on London’s jam scene. Together as MRCY, they create soul-tinged pop with warm production and clear melodic focus, drawing from both classic soul artists and newer names. Warm up for the festival with tracks like “Lorelei” or “R.L.M.” in a good pair of headphones before what promises to be a fantastic show at Bergenfest.