Unchained Melody

Melody Nelson
Genre: Self Medicated Rock From: London, London and South East, United Kingdom

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 their debut album, 'Torch Songs' scheduled for release on Gramaphone Recordings this autumn. 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 for the album, you can download one of the album tracks, 'The Other Side' courtesy of the Devil and you can hear some more of the tracks at the bands myspace site at the link below.

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MP3 - Melody Nelson - The Other Side
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MP3 - Melody Nelson - Here It Comes (That Sinking Feeling)
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Melody Nelson - Myspace // Last.FM

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