The Meligrove Band

about

Toronto's Meligrove Band makes music that is heavy yet pop; it's noisy but it's full of melody. Catchy hooks sit alongside violins, organs and brass, wired through any number of guitar pedals - all atop a pounding, fuzz-bass rhythm section. They've taken their explosive live show across Canada, the USA, the UK and even the Azores, touring with the likes of Dinosaur Jr, Tokyo Police Club, and The Constantines among others, playing anywhere from large outdoor festivals and concert halls to Brooklyn art galleries, Philadelphia church basements, and the curling club in northwestern Kenora, Ontario. The Meligrove Band were one of the first Canadian acts to sign a worldwide deal with V2 Records, releasing Planets Conspire to massive critical acclaim in 2006. The Times of London said that "every song is murderously catchy, with a rickety charm" while Rough Trade Shops made it their Album of the Month, proclaiming "this isn't disposable pop; this is stuff that gets into your bloodstream and overwhelms you." At home in Canada, Exclaim called Planets Conspire "strong as super glue" while it reached #2 on college radio. The band performed live on MTV Canada... twice. SPIN.com selected them as Artist of the Day. And then... V2 Records folded, effectively canceling the album's US release, and removing any deadline or urgency from the task of making their next album - not to mention the money to do it. Touring became more sporadic, while the band took a slow, piecemeal approach to a

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Planets Conspire

Let it Grow

Shimmering Lights

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Blalock's Indie/Rock Playlist: June (2009)

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Blalock's Indie/Rock Playlist: September (2010)

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Friends in Bellwoods

Bones of Things

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SXSW 2006 Showcasing Artist

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Halflight - Single

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Shimmering Lights - Get Free Music at RCRD LBL.com

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Shimmering Light

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Songs for the Gang: Thrush Hermit Tribute

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