Last week, The MountainX ran a cover feature called “The Body Electric,” focused on Asheville’s burgeoning electronic music scene. The articles cover Asheville’s place in the world of electronic music (The Body Electric), the subgenres and styles of DJing (DJ Heroics) and the critical role of promoters and venues in growing the scene (Predicting the […]
read moreSaturday, March 13th, join The Melanaster Band, If You Wannas, and Austin-based rockers Mobley for what promises to be an unforgettable night of killer music. I’ll let these bands speak for themselves (press below), but suffice to say we’re very excited to be sharing the stage with these two crews. Essential info : Club 828 […]
read moreThursday, February 18th the Melanaster Band will take its underwater vibes to Marley’s native hometown of Charlotte, NC. We’re very excited to finally bring the show to the people that have supported the Melanaster project from the start. We’ll be joined by Do It To Julia and Swift Science.
read moreA lovely review of the Melanaster Band’s September show at the Emerald Lounge appears in Lydia See’s blog. Check out the review, sure, but stick around for her excellent photography and musings on the Asheville music scene. PS she also has a brand-new photojournal here.
read moreOn Friday, January 22nd, Melanaster will rock Asheville’s Rocket Club with Open Windows and Do It To Julia. Show starts at 9PM with Julia, $7. Facebook Event. This is a fantastic bill, and made more special by the fact that we’ll also be celebrating: • JAG and Gabe’s birthday and • Lydia’s going-away party Join […]
read moreThe Remixes is finally here. This long-awaited EP features six glitchy reimaginings by Marley Carroll and gorgeous high-res album artwork by Johan Stenbeck. Can’t see the email form? Click here for the download page. The album is available for free download. Just enter your email address in the form above; the download will start immediately. […]
read moreMusic from Melanaster will be featured in the upcoming soccer documentary Pelada. Check out the (awesome) trailer below, and be sure to follow them on Facebook and Twitter for information on the final release date! The filmmakers are still seeking donations (it’s almost done!) – here’s how to help: “ If you’d like to help […]
read moreSubscribe to the new Melanaster Records YouTube channel! Two videos, more on the way.
read moreMarley Carroll – Highway Hearts [Music Video] from Marley Carroll on Vimeo. Video for “Highway Hearts,” lead single from the album Melanaster. Footage source is “Journey Through a Day” (1967) produced by Dale Johnson. Public domain, Prelinger archives. Music ©2007-2010 Melanaster Records.
read more***On behalf of the Melanaster Band I want to thank everybody that made it to the Hookah Bar show last Friday, 12/11. The vibe, crowd, and music (Paper Tiger + RBTS Win) was simply perfect. On to the next adventure…*** Poster says it all. UNHUNGRIFY on Facebook
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