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After a busy couple of months touring the States with Tinariwen and debuting at Austin's SXSW Festival The Melodic are thrilled to be back in the UK and are excited about their  upcoming tour of Europe. The shows kick off this Wednesday 7th May with their biggest gig to date in London at XOYO, Shoreditch. Support comes from the excellent Deep Throat Choir . Tickets available  here :  Spread the Word - Join the Melodic Family on Facebook Keep checking The Melodic facebook, twitter and instagram for photos and updates from the road.   Please show some love and download the album Effra Parade HERE To buy a physical copy of the album Effra Parade click HERE. ----------------------------------------------- WHAT THE PAPERS SAY They have  had some great coverage so far in Mojo, The Sun, The Independent, American Songwriter and Electronic Musician to name a few, with the highlight being the four star album review from The Times newspaper this weekend and Q Magazine de

2014 has officially been Pharrell Williams ’ year, and after g etting Lucky and Happy his sharp fashion credentials were sealed when he wore that iconic Vivienne Westwood Buffalo hat at the Grammys.The talented singer, music producer and designer will be making another fashion statement with his new collaboration with UNIQLO . Pharrell Williams is now the face of UNIQLO’s UT line and he has also created an exclusive collection for the brand.Called i am OTHER , this range includes men's T-shirts emblazoned with Pharrell’s designs, from ‘unlike any Other’ to ‘ The Same is Lame ’. Pharrell Williams presents: "i am OTHER" AVAILABLE ONLINE Pharrell Williams on iTunes G I R L - Pharrell Williams on iTunes

The Melodic just got in touch with the exciting news that their album Effra Parade is finally out this week in Europe and of course the rest of the world! You can discover the album below. This oh so hard working band is currently on the long winding road between Austin, Texas and Nashville, Tennesse. May 7th sees their return to the UK with their largest headline show to date at XOYO in London.  Tickets have been selling fast already so get yours  HERE  to avoid disappointment. They have just announced a series of headline shows across the US and the UK, as well as a support tour with Los Angeles singer songwriter Robert Francis across Western Europe throughout May 2014. Please scroll down for USA and European  tour dates. Please show some love and download the album HERE To buy a physical copy of the album click HERE. USA Tour supporting Tinariwen 18th March - Nashville, TN, High Watt - w/Tinariwen 19th March - St Athens, GA, Georgia Theatre  w/Tinariwen