Burnt Melons
Burnt Melons is an indie rock band from Brooklyn, New York, formed in 2012. The band is composed of vocalist, guitarist and keyboardist John Porm, bassist and backing vocalist Matt Gorm, and drummer Patrick McCormick. The band's music has been described as "a mix of classic rock and roll, power pop, and punk rock." The band has cited the Replacements, the Ramones, and the Beach Boys as influences.
Burnt Melons released their debut album, "Time to Go," in 2013. The album was well-received by critics, with AllMusic giving it 4 out of 5 stars and describing it as "a strong debut that bodes well for the future of the band." The band's second album, "Stay Up," was released in 2015. The album was once again well-received by critics, with AllMusic giving it 4 out of 5 stars and praising the band's "infectious energy and hook-laden songwriting." The band is currently working on their third album, which is expected to be released in 2023 via Fecal Spring Records.
History
The band formed when the members were still in college and began playing shows around the New York area.
The band played their first shows at "Dirty Warehouse", a now defunct venue in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. in 2013, the band toured the west coast of the united states for the first time. in 2016, the band toured Europe for the first time, playing shows in the United Kingdom, Germany, and the Netherlands. in 2017, the band played at the Gorgon's Ball Music Festival in New York City. The band is currently signed to Fecal Spring Records.
Discography
-Time To Go (2013)
-Stay Up (2015)
-New Album in the Works. Stay Tuned (2020)
-Welcome to the Circus (2021)
Controversy
In 2020, vocalist, guitarist and keyboardist John Porm posted images of neon colored cubes to the bands instagram with the caption: "new album in the works. stay tuned." This angered many fans as they thought the band was supporting the controversial practice of Cube Framing, a mental "shortcut-technique" created and described by Doug Bleichner. The band issued an apology and stated that they were " just fucking around." Fans punished the band by cancelling their shows and streaming their music less. As a result, the band's popularity decreased significantly.