Dave Mercer

Dave Mercer is a senior rock journalist with over ten years of experience covering the Canadian music scene. His writing has appeared in national print and online outlets focused on rock music, and he joined RockStar Weekly as a contributing journalist to provide in-depth coverage of Canadian and international rock acts.

His editorial focus spans hard news coverage of album announcements and tour confirmations, long-form artist interviews, and critical album reviews. Mercer brings a deep familiarity with the history of Canadian rock - from the foundational acts of the 1970s through to the current generation of rock artists - that informs both his reporting and his critical perspective.

Notable coverage includes the Tom Cochrane and Alex Lifeson EP announcement, the Nickelback "Here and Now" album preview, and feature interviews with several prominent Canadian rock acts during 2011.

Areas of Coverage

• Canadian rock news and album announcements
• Long-form artist interviews
• Album reviews and critical commentary
• Features on the history of Canadian rock