Video Premiere: Troy Mercy – “Traveling Light”

“A fuzz-soaked jolt of freedom—‘Traveling Light’ sounds like a lifetime of blues muscle finally cutting loose.”

There’s no easing into “Traveling Light.” From the opening seconds, Troy Mercy comes out swinging—fuzzed-out guitar snarling, drums locked in, and a vocal that sounds like it’s been waiting a long time to cut loose. The video matches that energy beat for beat, capturing the rush of momentum that comes with new beginnings and zero interest in looking back.

Shot to feel immediate and unfiltered, the clip leans into the power-duo format Troy favors live. Harrison Foti’s drums drive the whole thing forward like a runaway engine, while Mercy’s guitar tone stays gloriously blown-out and unapologetic. There’s no narrative gimmick here—just performance, attitude, and the kind of reckless joy that made rock & roll feel dangerous in the first place.

If Troy’s name is new to you, his résumé isn’t. He’s logged serious miles alongside Booker T (of the MGs), The Fabulous Thunderbirds, and blues legends like Hubert Sumlin, Billy Boy Arnold, and Pinetop Perkins—and that lived-in authority shows. This doesn’t sound like someone trying on a style. It sounds like someone finally letting it rip.

Produced by Tim Carman (Parlor Greens, Canyon Lights, formerly of GA-20), Let the Night Begin promises hooky, vintage-toned rock that sticks in your head long after the needle lifts. “Traveling Light” is the spark—and it’s already lighting up radios.

Artists with Similar Fire: The Black Keys, The White Stripes, GA-20, Marcus King, Led Zeppelin

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