Melody Nelson have earned a reputation as London’s loudest band. Inspired by sonic pioneers Love, Muddy Waters,Serge Gainsbourg and repeated listens to garage rock and psychedelia collection Nuggets the band were formed in London’s East End by Irish-Jamaican-Londoner Aidan O’Connell (Vocals and Guitar) Birmingham born bassist Ben Edwards and Israeli drumming powerhouse Kapi. The trio have been busy creating feedback drenched soundscapes throughout the UK and Europe with their incendiary live show. On the back of numerous blistering headline performances they have recently opened for Peter Doherty and Seasick Steve.
A chance introduction through mutual pal Kevin Shields to David Roback of Mazzy Star at My Bloody Valentine's Roundhouse residency inspired the group to take a less unbridled approach. Having helped pioneer L.A’s Paisley underground scene and having worked with and produced artists such as Jesus and The Mary Chain, Arthur Lee and Bert Jansch, David Roback was the perfect candidate to enable Melody Nelson to Galvinise their power trio intensity and bring the melody to the fore.
The group set about writing and demoing songs at Roback’s winter residence in London adding harmonies, texture and layers to an already respectable body of songs. After many all night demo sessions and copious amounts of red wine, Melody Nelson set about recording what would become their debut album. The Other side is the first offering from this album, 'Torch Songs'. Recorded with a gaggle of visionary producers including the aformentioned David Roback as well as Mike Bennett (The Fall, The Stranglers, Ian Brown) and Jerry Kandiah (Gang of Four, Killing Joke, Razorlight) the album encapsulates the infamous Melody Nelson fire and brimstone intensity, whilst adding layers of subtlety to the overall mood. Melody Nelson bring you feedback-drenched anthems about love, loss and confusion hard intensely and at a suitably high volume.
For those who can’t wait, tracks can be heard at www.myspace.com/melodynelsonuk
before 'Torch Songs' is released on Gramaphone Recordings Autumn 2009.
Exclusive non album track I Can't Stand It features in new Movie Crying with Laughter starring Stephen McCole (Rushmore) was premiered at this years Edinburgh Film Festival.
For more information contact Danny Payne on 07970 886 873 or danny.payne2@btinternet.com
A chance introduction through mutual pal Kevin Shields to David Roback of Mazzy Star at My Bloody Valentine's Roundhouse residency inspired the group to take a less unbridled approach. Having helped pioneer L.A’s Paisley underground scene and having worked with and produced artists such as Jesus and The Mary Chain, Arthur Lee and Bert Jansch, David Roback was the perfect candidate to enable Melody Nelson to Galvinise their power trio intensity and bring the melody to the fore.
The group set about writing and demoing songs at Roback’s winter residence in London adding harmonies, texture and layers to an already respectable body of songs. After many all night demo sessions and copious amounts of red wine, Melody Nelson set about recording what would become their debut album. The Other side is the first offering from this album, 'Torch Songs'. Recorded with a gaggle of visionary producers including the aformentioned David Roback as well as Mike Bennett (The Fall, The Stranglers, Ian Brown) and Jerry Kandiah (Gang of Four, Killing Joke, Razorlight) the album encapsulates the infamous Melody Nelson fire and brimstone intensity, whilst adding layers of subtlety to the overall mood. Melody Nelson bring you feedback-drenched anthems about love, loss and confusion hard intensely and at a suitably high volume.
For those who can’t wait, tracks can be heard at www.myspace.com/melodynelsonuk
before 'Torch Songs' is released on Gramaphone Recordings Autumn 2009.
Exclusive non album track I Can't Stand It features in new Movie Crying with Laughter starring Stephen McCole (Rushmore) was premiered at this years Edinburgh Film Festival.
For more information contact Danny Payne on 07970 886 873 or danny.payne2@btinternet.com
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Members
Aidan O'Connell - Vocals and guitarBen Edwards - bass guitar
Kapi - drums
For more information contact Danny Payne on 07970
886 873 or danny.payne2@btinternet.com
Type of music
Rock
