"Why aren’t the Minneapolis, Minnesota band The
Melismatics famous yet? Mania! is the album that will bring
them into the light; saving them from an existence of cult love and fringe
fandom." PopShifter
Minneapolis rock band The Melismatics released a new album,
“MANIA!” on Chicago’s Pravda Records. They’ve been burning up the highways
since the release, and now descend on Austin for their official SXSW showcase
as well as some day party fun. The band's new single "Divided
Devotions" is climbing the CMJ Chart (#47 in the Top 200) and the video is
SPINNER's Video of the Day...check it out here: http://www.spinner.com/2012/03/07/the-melismatics-divided-devotions-video-of-the-day/ As
well as being the debut of the band's python, "Snake, there are numerous
references to sign language in the video – they are beautiful but have deeper
meaning as si nger/keyboardist/guitarist Pony was raised by deaf parents and it
is a way of life for her. Her parents somehow recognized her affinity for music
as a baby and kept the radio playing for her, got her into music lessons and
the like, all without hearing a note. Cool story.
“MANIA!” was produced by Jon Auer of The Posies and Big
Star, along with Ed Ackerson (Motion City Soundtrack, Golden Smog, The
Replacements) and was mixed by John Fields. The LP features
collaborations with Dan Wilson (Adele, Semisonic) and Jon Auer who lends vocals
to several tracks.
The Melismatics formed at the turn of the century in the
fertile ground of the Minneapolis indie-rock scene. Their debut album
“Postmodern Rock” quickly caught the attention of college radio stations around
the country and garnered favorable reviews from critics around the world.
Shortly thereafter, Minneapolis indie-rock king pin Ed Ackerson (Motion City
Soundtrack, The Replacements, The Jayhawks) signed the band to Susstones
Records and produced their next two albums “New Infection” and “Turn It On”.
The Melismatics toured the country numerous times over and
continued to win loyal fans with their high-energy and unpredictable live
shows. Their music has been featured on MTV’s “The Hills,” “The City”and
“Laguna Beach,” NBC’s “Windfall”, Animal Planet’s “Jockeys” and they’ve played
such notable events as Lollapalooza, Summerfest, and CMJ. The Melismatics
released “The Acid Test” on CC Entertainment/E1 Music (2008). Renowned producer
John Fields (Jimmy Eat World, Rooney, Har Mar Superstar, etc) caught the band
performing at 2007 SXSW in Austin, Texas and signed on to produce the album.
Band Website: www.melismatics.com NOTE - All Other Tour Dates Listed
Here
THE MELISMATICS AT SXSW IN AUSTIN!
Thursday March 15th
VENUE: Lamberts - Official SXSW Showcase from Green
Room, Rock the Cause
ADDRESS: 401 West 2nd Street 512-494-1500
DOORS: 7:00pm Showtime 10:00pm
Bands on bill: Tommy Stinson, The Figgs, Honeydogs,
Goldenboy, MN Remember Vic Chesnutt Tribute, Melismatics
Friday, March 16th
VENUE: Dirty Dog Bar - SXSW Vita.mn, IPR Day Party
ADDRESS: 505 East 6th Street (512) 236-9800
SHOWTIME: 12:30pm
Bands on bill: Melismatics Peter Wolf Crier, Tommy Stinson,
Dark Dark Dark, Rogue Valley, winner of Vita.mn Battle of the Bands contest
Saturday March 17th
VENUE: MOLOTOV - for Sweet Tea Pumpkin Pie SXSW Day Party
ADDRESS: 719 West 6th Street (512) 499-0600
SHOWTIME: 5:15pm
Bands on bill: The Melismatics Seasons, Le Blorr,
French Cassettes, Friend Roulette, My Pet Dragon, Flashbulb Fires, etc.
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