Contemporary MusicNZ Review -
Melic are a four-piece rock band based in London signed to UK label, Beatnik Geek Records. Their sound is derived from an eclectic blend of musicians fusing a funk-rock bassist, a metal drummer, a classically trained pianist and saxophonist, and a rock singer/song-writer guitarist. Formed in 2008, the band have since recorded three independently released EPs and are shortly about to release their DEBUT ALBUM all while cutting their teeth on the London live music scene, headlining shows at many of the citys top venues.
Melics single titled Nowhere Id Rather Be is now on radio waves around the world and was released on iTunes (and all other good online music stores) on 17th February 2012. The EP was produced By Paul Matthews (I Am Giant, Tadpole, Stylus). The official music video for Nowhere Id Rather Be on YouTube ( www.youtube.com/melicband ).
Melic toured NZ in June 2012 playing Juice Bar (Auckland), Altitude (Hamilton), Dux Live (ChCh), Krazy Jacks (Tauranga) and The Cavern Club (Wellington).
The band won Best Overall Band in the Unsigned Awards UK 2012, run by Play Music Magazine (UK).
Melic have performed with many kiwi bands including Shihad, The Feelers, I Am Giant, Kora, Katchafire etc.
LATEST NEWS: Melic will shortly be announcing the NZ/Aus release date for their debut album An Hour To Anywhere (UK/US/Europe release was 5th August 2013).
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Beatnik Geek, 2013
Country: SOUTH AFRICA
Good condition; DIGIPAK shelf-rubbed
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