South London based afro-folk-pop ensemble The Melodic are set to make some waves the release of Effra Parade on November 5th via Anti Records who declare them as the first young English group to lionize Chilean neo-folk rebel Victor Jara since Sandinista-era Clash.
Still in their early twenties they manage to conjure up a staggering line-up of 18 instruments all of which they recorded for their album in a sound-proofed bedroom of a terraced house. “Our bikes filled the hallway of this red and white 1920s terraced house and our instruments became part of the furniture,” the band says. “We ran wires under floorboards, constructed acoustic panels, and converted Rudi’s childhood bedroom into a modest studio, fully equipped with a fold-down bed for those late night sessions. There, under the watchful eye of a Lee “Scratch” Perry painting, we delved into the art of recording and production.”
Here is their new video for ‘On My Way’:
The Melodic Tour Dates With Sarah Lee Guthrie and Johnny Irion:
Sep 05 The Saint Asbury Park, NJ
Sep 06 Fete Providence, RI
Sep 07 Club Helsinki Hudson, NY
Sep 08 Cafe Lena Saratoga Springs, NY
Sep 10 The Haunt Ithaca, NY
Sep 11 Westcott Syracuse, NY
Sep 12 Higher Ground Showcase South Burlington, VT
Sep 13 Cafe Nine New Haven, CT
Sep 14 Iron Horse Northampton, MA
Sep 17 Mercury Lounge New York, NY
Sep 18 World Cafe Live Philadelphia Philadelphia, PA
Sep 19 Club Cafe Pittsburgh, PA
The Melodic With Johnny Flynn and West Sussex Wit
Sep 23 Williamsburg Music Hall Brooklyn, NY
Track Listing for Effra Parade:
Last Thing You Said (intro)
On My Way
Imperfect Time
Plunge
Honey Bee (interlude)
Roots
Runaway
Ode to Victor Jara
Willow (interlude)
Come Outside
Lost You
Dreams of Air
Watch the World Turn Blue
Piece Me Back Together
Effra Parade (outro)