The Mary Onettes Release New Double Single “Forever Before Love” & “Future Grief”

Swedish indie-pop band The Mary Onettes has returned with a new double single, “Forever Before Love” & “Future Grief” via Welfare Sounds. The songs mark a return to the dreamy, shoegaze, rock that has been The Mary Onettes‘ trademark since first forming over 20 years ago, reiterating the signature craft that has put their music in the hearts of indie-pop connoisseurs around the world.

“Forever Before Love” is about finding the way back to oneself after a long relationship, according to The Mary Onettes‘ main songwriter Philip Ekström. Meanwhile, “Future Grief” features a guest appearance from Agnes Aldén, a close friend of brothers Philip and Henri Ekström, giving the song an extra vocal dimension. “This track has been around for quite some time. We recorded the vocals with Agnes in 2016 and we have been waiting eagerly to share this one,” says Philip.

Listen to The Mary Onettes’ “Forever Before Love” & “Future Grief” below

Following the release of “Forever Before Love” & “Future Grief,” The Mary Onettes will embark on a headlining tour of Sweden and perform a homecoming festival show in Huskvarna before starting to work on their upcoming album.

The Mary Onettes formed in 2000 and quickly gained a devoted following with their unique brand of indie-pop, drawing comparisons to bands like The Smiths and Echo & the Bunnymen. Over the years, they’ve released a string of critically acclaimed albums and singles. Although development is crucial for a band, one thing has remained the same — the songs. The band revolves around Philip’s songwriting, and although some songs have been stripped down, rebuilt, or even thrown away throughout the years, they have kept coming.

With the recent release of the singles “What I Feel in Some Places” and “Easy Hands,” as well as the long-awaited vinyl treatment of their 2018 smash hit Cola Falls EP, The Mary Onettes have gained both creative momentum and international praise.

For more information on The Mary Onettes, visit their website here.