Melissa Menago
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Melissa Menago | |
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Born | Delaware, U.S. |
Genres | Folk |
Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter |
Instruments | Guitar |
Years active | 2011–present |
Labels | Chesky |
Associated acts | June Divided |
Melissa Menago is an American singer and songwriter who sings lead vocals for the band June Divided.
June Divided[]
The band started with a college graduation and an economic recession. During a slow post-graduation job hunt, Melissa Menago (vocals/guitar) and Chris Kissel (guitar) picked up on where they left off with a college music project. On a whim, they turned to Craigslist for a drummer, not expecting to find Keith Gill, who had been searching the Philadelphia area for a band,[1] and who lived near them. They released their first EP, The Other Side of You in February 2011.[2]
Their college peer, Lenny Sasso, stepped in as manager and also became their bass player. They released their first album, Backbone, in 2012.[3] The release of Backbone played a significant part in the band's successful tour. Thanks to the combination of the Vans Warped Tour,[4] independent national tours, and local shows, the album's sales have enabled the band to function independently.
In 2014, they were among the Top 3 of the New Music Seminar Artist on the Verge Top 100.[5]
In 2016, June Divided released their third album, Body Wars, featuring Menago as lead vocals, guitar and keyboard.
In 2016, Melissa Menago released her first solo album, , on Chesky Records.
In 2020, June Divided released the single "The Wall".
Discography[]
With June Divided:
- 2011 The Other Side of You (EP)
- 2012 Backbone
- 2016 Body Wars
- 2020 The Wall - Single
Solo:
- 2016 Little Crimes (Chesky)
References[]
- ^ "Shoreworld: June Divided – Backbone; Bebe Buell – Going Down To The Crossroads". Retrieved 14 June 2016.
- ^ U, mtv. "Pick This Weeks Best Freshmen Video". Retrieved 14 June 2016.
- ^ BRODSKY, RACHEL. "June Divided Impressed Hooks Attitude Now One Ups Itself". Retrieved 14 June 2016.
- ^ Book, Ryan. "June Divided Impressed Hooks Attitude Now One Ups Itself". Retrieved 14 June 2016.
- ^ Pfeiffer, John. "Meet the NMS 'AOV' Top 100 Class of 2014". Retrieved 14 June 2016.
External links[]
- 1987 births
- Living people
- 21st-century American singers
- American women singer-songwriters
- American singer-songwriters
- American folk rock musicians
- Chesky Records artists
- 21st-century American women singers