Mary Read is Lars Nerback (accordion), Teresa Axner (vocals and midi controllers) and Magnus Nygard (sequencers and soundscapes). Their lyrics take inspiration from historical events and oral storytelling, while their music echoes of Nordic traditional music, neofolk, industrial and dark ambient. 

Currently, Mary Read is working on the new project Dunsany Dreaming, combining Swedish traditional tunes, original compositions and the poetry of Lord Dunsany.