Mermaid Island is an American punk rock band from Los Angeles, California.
History The band was founded in October 2022 by Canadian lead vocalist and guitarist Alexandra MacDonald, Canadian-American bassist Rowen Kahn, and American drummer Sander Bryce. MacDonald grew up in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia. Bryce was replaced on drums by David Westerhout, who frontwoman Alexandra MacDonald met during a vocal session shortly before the band was founded. The lineup of MacDonald, Kahn, and Westerhout recorded their self-titled debut album, released on June 12, 2026.
Westerhout left the band in 2024 and was replaced by his predecessor, Bryce. Kahn left the band in late 2025 and was replaced by Danté Thurkill. Bryce left the band again in late 2024 and was replaced by Jenna Terranova. Guitarist Jesse Shafer joined the band in early 2026. Thurkill left the band in May 2026 and was replaced by Judah Bell.
The band released the third single, "Ice Cream," on April 22, 2026.
The band's self-titled debut album was released on June 12, 2026.
The sixth and final single and music video for the self-titled debut album, "Panic Button," was released on June 2, 2026.
Members Current members Alexandra MacDonald – lead vocals, rhythm guitar (2022–present) Jesse Shafer – lead guitar, backing vocals (2026–present) Judah Bell – bass, backing vocals (2026–present) Jenna Terranova – drums, backing vocals (2025–present)
Former members Rowen Kahn – bass, backing vocals (2022–2025) Sander Bryce – drums (2022–2023, 2024) David Westerhout – drums, backing vocals (2023–2024) Cameron Nino – lead guitar (2024) Danté Thurkill – bass, backing vocals (2025–2026) Andy Hoopes – lead guitar (2025) Rachel Moon – lead guitar, backing vocals (2026)
Timeline
Discography Studio albums Mermaid Island (Anxious and Angry/No Dad Records, 2026)Multiple sources:
Singles Title Year Album "Freaks" 2025 Mermaid Island "Perfectly Happy" "He Started It" 2026 The Shit SplitNote: The Shit Split is not the title of a song, but of the single containing two songs, "Shit Out of Luck" and "Horse Shit." "Ice Cream" "Panic Button"
References
External links Official website