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The Melismatics were just featured in Sonicbids Daily Gig Guide. Check it out:
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| The Melismatics: Steady Ride to Rock Stardom |
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“Forming at the turn of the century, The Melismatics quickly found their place within the Minneapolis indie rock scene. With their debut album, “Postmodern Rock”, they caught the attention of college radio stations and gained many favorable reviews from local critics and fans.
With five records and numerous tours now under their belt, a new full length in the making, and plenty of loyal fans to follow their every move, The Melismatics are on a steady path to rock stardom. We had the chance to catch up with Ryan (lead vocals, guitar), Mark (bass, vocals) and Ron (drums) on how their musical journey began, their best gigs ever, and why the social media market is so important.”
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“The Melismatics played St. Joe’s beloved rock bar like it was Wembley Stadium“
–Danny R. Phillips
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What the critics are saying about MANIA!
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“The Melismatics are just so palatable that even the most sour critic will have a tough time not becoming enamored with their irresistible brand of indie pop.” -The Big Takeover (New York)
“I join an army of music critics across the nation waking up to the band’s charisma.”-Telegraph Herald
“Four stars. Seek this band out. Trust me.” -The Daily News (Pittsburgh/Philadelphia)
“How good are they? The Melismatics have created the soundtrack for spring”
-Pioneer Press (St Paul, MN)
“They might be the one to bring new wave back to the top of the charts” -Illinois Entertainer
“All pop music should be this good”-Indy Rock Live
“Listening to their new album, MANIA!, can be compared to taking part in a spelunking adventure where on the surface the song may seem ordinary, but it contains so many layers - gems hidden amongst other gems.” -Gimme Noise/City Pages (Twin Cities, MN)
“Mania! is the album that will bring them into the light; saving them from an existence of cult love and fringe fandom.”-Popshifter
“It’s time for audiences to catch up on this talented band”-Monday Music Mix Review
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artwork by Tanner Groehler
July is upon us, and we’ve just pulled through a most intense and fierce heat wave in our hometown of Minneapolis, MN. We hope that your corner of the world is treating you well in the meteorological as well as metaphysical sense. We are kicking off a West Coast tour in Lawrence, KS July 18th that will bring us to several California cities such as Los Angeles, San Fransisco, San Diego, and Santa Barbara. Check our tour dates listed to see if we will be playing at a venue near you.
We have finally launched our brand-new Kickstarter campaign, “The Melismatics Make A Record 2012.” We are offering killer rewards and one-of-a-kind benefits to those who contribute. If you plan on (or are even considering) getting a copy of the new album after it’s official release, check out our rewards and you’ll see that there are so many reasons and advantages to get yours in advance through Kickstarter. We need to raise a minimum of $5000 in the next 30 days (it all ends August 17th!) for the campaign to be successful. We’d like to aim much higher than $5,000 and there is NO LIMIT to how much we can raise. The more we have to work with, the more time we can spend in the studio creating the best music possible, shooting amazing videos, making interesting artwork, and generally stretching out creatively. We know that with your support, we can do this! Share our Kickstarter page with your Friends on Facebook and Twitter. Help us spread the word, and check it out NOW!
As you may know, The Melismatics have recently been getting lots of love from networks like MTV and CW, but we can now add VH1 to the ever-growing list. Our single “Your Love Is A Poison” has made numerous appearances in “Hollywood Exes.” Shazam!
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THE MELISMATICS “MANIA!” TOUR 2012 (SO FAR…)
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Artwork by Tanner Groehler07/18/21 Lawrence, KS Replay Lounge
07/19/12 Colorado Springs, CO Triple Nickel Tavern
07/20/12 Fort Collins, CO Road 34
07/21/12 Denver, CO Skylark Lounge (Underground Music Showcase)
07/23/12 San Diego, CA Soda Bar
07/24/12 Santa Barbara, CA Soho Restaurant and Music Club
07/25/12 San Francisco, CA Boom Boom Room
07/26/12 Los Angeles, CA Hotel Cafe
07/27/12 Flagstaff, AZ Hotel Monte Vista
07/28/12 Tempe, AZ Long Wong’s
08/04/12 Minneapolis, MN Club Jager (Benefit for brain tumor research)
08/15/12 Minneapolis, MN Mill City Museum (6PM-8PM)
08/24/12 St Joseph, MO The Rendezvous
08/25/12 Dubuque, IA The Bank
08/27/12 St Paul, MN MN State Fair Cities 97 Stage (Acoustic set 5PM)
08/31/12 Madison, WI The Frequency
09/07/12 Duluth, MN Tycoons
09/08/12 Minneapolis, MN The Cabooze
10/19/12 Binghamton, NY Binghamton University for Late Nite Binghamton
10/23/12 Asbury Park, NJ The Saint
10/24/12 Pittsburgh, PA Brillobox
10/27/12 Marquette, MI Upfront and Company |
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KICKSTARTER MY HEART ONE MORE TIME, BABY!
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We’re back in the studio making our newest LP, and we are offering some very unique incentives for you to get involved with making this possible through Kickstarter. It’s simple…check out our dazzling rewards and contribute at an amount that is right for you. You’ll get much more for your money through Kickstarter, and receive cosmic warm fuzzies doing it! Get signed advance copies of the upcoming album, specially designed T shirts, an exclusive acoustic EP and rarities album, a personal musical message from the band to use as your ringtone, a song commissioned by you, cool brand-new merchandise, an artistic portrait of you or someone you love, or even Ryan’s prized Gibson SG guitar! There are many other rewards, so visit the Kickstarter page to see everything we are offering. It’ll blow your mind!
Remember, we need to raise a MINIMUM of $5000 by August 17th for the project to go through. Let’s aim much higher as the more we have to work with, the more creative we can get with our videos, recording, and artwork. If you believe in what we are doing, share the Kickstarter page with your friends on Facebook, Twitter, and any social networking sites that you use. Your support is appreciated!
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Thanks for flying with us once again. We hope to see your beautiful smiling faces again soon at a venue near you.
Ryan, Pony, Mark, Ron
The Melismatics
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