Gramsci Melodic

Gramsci Melodic began as the backing band on Diana Ross’ 1999 tour, “The Bitch is Back.” They then moved on to record samples and prepare vegan dishes for Moby in 2001. In late 2002 the band went on hiatus; with members traveling to India to train under the tutelage of the dignified Maharishi Mahesh Yogi. After recording songs for the Japanese game show, “Noodles or Needles?”, the band returned to the United States to unplug Bob Dylan. After hearing about the paid medical trials offered at UPMC in Pittsburgh, the band relocated. Armed with nervous ticks, slurred speech, and unhealthy levels of radiation, they decided to become an actual band.
The actual biography:
Gramsci Melodic is a five-piece art-house alternative pop band from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The music of Gramsci Melodic came together in the spring of 2006, when singer/guitarist Martin began releasing demos to various websites using the Gramsci name. A significant internet following emerged and Martin decided to leave local post-punk outfit, buRgundy juRk, in December of that year. Gramsci Melodic was founded in January of 2007 and consisted of performance veterans Sean (drums), Tony (bass), Greg (keyboards), and Joel “The Duke” York (synthesizers).
Their sound has been described as funkyish alternative, pop-laden rock, electronic folk, adapted new wave, A.D.D. jam music and intelligent melodic biography. Firmly believing that it doesn’t matter what it’s called, but rather, how it sounds, the band members display ambivalence towards each of these labels.
The band has drawn comparisons to Fountains of Wayne, They Might Be Giants, The Eels, The Kaiser Chiefs, Harvey Danger, and Public Enemy.
Gramsci Melodic is named after the Italian socialist Antonio Gramsci. Antonio Gramsci was born in Sardinia, Italy on January 22, 1891. He was arrested on November 8, 1926 and committed to solitary confinement. He died on April 27, 1937 in Rome, shortly after being conditionally released from prison. The cause of death was a cerebral hemorrhage, which was likely a result of medical neglect while incarcerated.
What the venues are saying:
“The music is refreshingly original; catchy, funk-laden, foot-pounding songs.”
“These guys are super-fun. They have a funky feel to them. See them soon!”
“With a touch of electronic beats and soothing sounds coming from the keyboards, Gramsci Melodic truly sends out a positive vibe of enjoyable songs mixed with in-depth lyrics.”
“Eclectic is the first word that comes to mind when I hear Gramsci. Whatever it is you are looking for, you are sure to find it in their diverse assortment of originals or the occasional, unexpected cover.”