Spirits and the Melchizedek Children is a psychedelic shoegaze band from Atlanta, GA. They have been described by The A.V. Club as the "Southern Sigur Rós."[1]
Spirits and the Melchizedek Children | |
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| Origin | Atlanta, Georgia, United States |
| Genres | psychedelic rock, shoegaze |
| Years active | 2009–present |
| Labels | Fallen Arrows |
| Members | Jason Elliott, Bryan Fielden, Nathan Sadler |
| Past members | Andrew Burnes, Chris Case, Darren Harrison, Craig Henderson, Joe McNeill, Ryan Odom |
| Website | www |
History edit
Spirits and the Melchizedek Children began as the solo acoustic project of Atlanta-based singer-songwriter Jason Elliott. The band went through many iterations before settling on its current lineup.[2] Their first album, We Are Here to Save You! was recorded by Ed Rawls (Black Lips, Those Darlins, Deerhunter[3]) at The Living Room Recording in Atlanta.[4] Their latest album, So Happy, It's Sad was recorded with Ben Price (OutKast, The Hives, Little Tybee[5] ) at Studilaroche in Decatur, GA.[6] The band's music explores themes of alchemy, mystery and the occult.[7]
Members edit
Current Members
- Jason Elliott — vocals, guitar
- Bryan Fielden — drums
- Nathan Sadler — bass
Former Members
- Andrew Burnes
- Chris Case
- Darren Harrison
- Craig Henderson
- Joe McNeill
- Ryan Odom
Discography edit
2011 - We Are Here to Save You!
- Released: May 22, 2011
2012 - Look! - Single
- Released: Aug 04, 2012
2013 - Song Bird's Grave / Oscines (Magicicada Remix) - Single
- Released: Nov 09, 2013
2014 - So Happy, It's Sad
- Released: Mar 04, 2014
References edit
- ^ A.V. Club Stream the haunting new album by Spirits And The Melchizedek Children Feb 24, 2014
- ^ Creative Loafing Spirits and the Melchizedek Children's slow and steady ascent Feb 25, 2014
- ^ Ed Rawls on Discogs
- ^ Creative Loafing Spirits ride a pale horse May 6, 2011
- ^ The Owl Mag LISTENING PARTY: Little Tybee April 9, 2013
- ^ Fort Wayne Reader The Kids Are All Right: Spirits and the Melchizedek Children October 4, 2014
- ^ Atlanta Retro Kool Kat of the Week: They’re All About You: Getting Happy, Sad and Metaphysical with Jason Elliott of Spirits and the Melchizedek Children on the Release of Their New LP and Tour - September 25, 2014
External links edit
- Official Site
- Fallen Arrows label website