After being a part of acclaimed Sydney acts Moonmilk and Rand and Holland, Lia Tsamoglou is stepping into the spotlight with her debut album, Meditations on the Sun. Her name is a bit of a mouthful, so look for her music under the more user-friendly moniker Melodie Nelson.
Whatever you call her, you’re likely to be impressed by this recording. Lia’s previous projects have brought a sense of maturity to this new solo endeavour. It’s also helped her seek out collaborations with Jason Molina, Jack Ladder, and the lads from Dappled Cities. The production team is also top notch, with Tony Dupe (Holly Throsby, Jack Ladder), Chris Townsend (Silverchair, Portishead, Violent Femmes), and Denis Blackham (Brian Eno, Elvis Costello), all having a hand in the disc.
The result is a recording that’s dreamy and psychedelic, honest and organic, and hopeful and melancholy all at the same time. In short, it’s something special. Look for it in stores when it’s released on June 3.
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