Dave Melillo

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Dave Melillo
pop-rock, alternative
Instrument(s)Vocals, guitar, piano, bass
Years active2004–present
LabelsDrive-Thru Records

David Andrew Melillo (born June 12, 1988) is the former lead guitarist for

acoustic rock and piano-accented power pop, somewhat in the vein of early Dashboard Confessional and The Rocket Summer
.

Biography

David Melillo was born on June 12, 1988, in

garage band
Trexx.

In mid-2004, Melillo formed the

mtvU
. The physical CD release was issued on June 13 through Drive-Thru Records, containing one extra track.

After a falling out with Drive Thru Records, Melillo joined

Nocturnal Me
released three EPs: "Self Titled" in 2009, "Too" in 2010 and "Two Faced" in 2011.

In 2010 Melillo shared production credits on several independent releases, most notably Leslie Mosier's debut EP/album and Set It Off's EP which preluded the band's signing with Equal Vision Records. Melillo also began working as a pop/r&b songwriter in 2010 for several major labels and artists, with a focus on melody/lyrics.

2011 began with Melillo refocusing his efforts on his own music. He released a 4-song EP "Future Focused" in October to be followed by a 13-track mix-tape titled "Thinking Of You" in November.

Discography

EPs

  • Talk Is Cheap (2006)
  • Future Focused (2011)

Albums

  • You've Got Potential (2022)

Non-album tracks

Dave Melillo's touring band

  • Dave Melillo –
    acoustic guitar
  • Clark Spurlock – lead guitar
  • Matt Mendes - Bass
  • Nate Mullins - Drums

References

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