Available on all major streaming platforms, Challenger marks the debut EP from Winnipeg-based band The Mercy Street. Led by singer-songwriter Jordy Heppner, the project brings a fresh yet nostalgic approach to storytelling-driven rock, channelling a melodic and heartfelt sound best described as Americana from The Prairies. Recorded at Private Ear Recording with acclaimed engineer John Paul Peters (Propagandhi, Bros Landreth, Royal Canoe, JP Hoe), Challenger delivers four immersive tracks that blend Heppner’s distinctive voice with a dynamic, rotating lineup of musicians. The EP was mixed by Ted Hutt (Brian Fallon, Lucero, Old Crow Medicine Show) and mastered by Dave Cooley (Metric, Paramore, Blood Orange), ensuring a rich, sonically captivating experience. Says Heppner: “Challenger is our ...