Mystery Jets

Mystery Jets formed on Eel Pie Island in the Thames in 2002, Blaine Harrison, William Rees, Kai Fish, and Henry Harrison — Blaine's father — developing a sound rooted in indie rock and art rock that was immediately melodic and inventive. The unusual family dynamic gave the band a distinctive identity, and their music combined melodic directness with a lyrical and sonic adventurousness that set them apart from many of their contemporaries.

'Making Dens' (2006) was a strong debut, but 'Twenty One' (2008) was their breakthrough — a more focused and melodically rich record that produced 'Two Doors Down' and established them as one of the most interesting new British acts. 'Serotonin' (2012) was widely regarded as their finest record — a more ambitious and emotionally direct album that showed their continued development.

Mystery Jets have continued to record and perform with remarkable consistency, releasing new music into the 2020s. They are one of the most beloved and consistently interesting British indie acts of their generation — a band whose combination of melodic gifts, sonic adventurousness, and genuine warmth makes them genuinely distinctive. ⚠ Flag: post-2016 activity — verify most recent release.