Melpo Mene

This article is about the band. For other uses, see Melpomene (disambiguation).
Melpo Mene
Origin Stockholm, Sweden
Genres Indie, pop
Years active 2002–present
Labels Imperial Recordings
Website Official website
Members Erik Mattiasson

Melpo Mene is an independent band formed and headed by musician Erik Mattiasson from Stockholm, Sweden. Their 2008 album release, Bring the Lions Out, included the single "I Adore You", which was used in a 2008 Volvo car commercial.[1] Initially, their debut album Holes was not available in North America except as a digital download through iTunes until the release of Bring the Lions Out, after which both were available in physical copy.[2]

Melpo has played many cities, from New York City to Paris, and has shared the stage with Bon Iver, Loney Dear, José González, and more. In 2012 Melpo put out Behind The Trees, which he released independently via Redeye Distribution. This album was featured on iTunes in the Indie Spotlight and Singer/Songwriter sections, as well as featured on Spinner in their home page "Listening Party" section. The single "We Should Be Walking" received airplay on numerous college and specialty radio stations, leading him to chart at #9 in the SubModern Singles chart and was featured in an episode of ABC's The Middle. The track "Ain't Gonna Die While Sitting Down" was featured in Netflix's Hemlock Grove and will be featured in Warner Bros. Film, The Good Lie, this spring, starring Reese Witherspoon. The music video for this track premiered on Paste (magazine) and stars Actor, Peter Stormare's, daughter. [3]


Discography

Compact discs

Vinyl records

Extended plays

Singles

References

  1. "Ohio Rocks Inc. Album Review".
  2. "Brooklyn Vegan Interview".
  3. "Paste Magazine Premiere".

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