MELOMANE is a cinematic chamber-pop ensemble from New York City blending art-rock energy with lush, orchestral textures. Led by singer-songwriter Pierre de Gaillande, the group’s sound has drawn comparisons to Belle and Sebastian, Elvis Costello, and Stereolab, earning praise from Rolling Stone, Magnet, and The Village Voice. A fixture of the NYC indie scene, Melomane has performed at Joe’s Pub, Mercury Lounge, and BAM Café, toured widely across Europe, and even represented the U.S. in a 2006 embassy-sponsored tour of Russia. Their songs have appeared on Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations and HBO’s Real Sex. Their latest EP, Look Out!, recorded partly in the Pyrenees, finds the band at its most electrifying—combining sharp political lyricism with sweeping arrangements and cinematic flair. As LucidCulture put it, Melomane is “living proof that epic grandeur can be synonymous with great fun.” $10 cover. https://pierredegaillande.com/melomane
