Melissa Menago

Melissa Menago is an American singer and songwriter who sings lead vocals for the band June Divided.

Melissa Menago
BornDelaware, U.S.
GenresFolk
Occupation(s)Singer, songwriter
InstrumentsGuitar
Years active2011–present
LabelsChesky
Associated actsJune 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, Little Crimes, 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:

References
  1. "Shoreworld: June Divided – Backbone; Bebe Buell – Going Down To The Crossroads". Retrieved 14 June 2016.
  2. U, mtv. "Pick This Weeks Best Freshmen Video". Retrieved 14 June 2016.
  3. BRODSKY, RACHEL. "June Divided Impressed Hooks Attitude Now One Ups Itself". Retrieved 14 June 2016.
  4. Book, Ryan. "June Divided Impressed Hooks Attitude Now One Ups Itself". Retrieved 14 June 2016.
  5. Pfeiffer, John. "Meet the NMS 'AOV' Top 100 Class of 2014". Retrieved 14 June 2016.
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