Mellowdrone

Mellowdrone is an American music project led by Jonathan Bates, noted for combining electronics and guitars and for early bedroom-recorded releases.

Reviews on DeBaser identify Mellowdrone as Jonathan Bates. The EP 'A Demonstration Of Intellectual Property' was described as "lovingly recorded in a bedroom" and was made available for free download from the artist's site. Reviews note a mix of electronics and guitars, synth-pop moments and falsetto vocals. Mellowdrone was cited as having supported Johnny Marr + The Healers live, and Jonathan mentions having put a full band together for live shows. The EP was released on Artistdirect according to a review.

DeBaser hosts a handful of enthusiastic reviews and an interview about Mellowdrone. Reviewers praise the bedroom-recorded EP, the blend of electronics and guitars, and strong songwriting. Jonathan Bates is identified as the core of the project and describes giving songs away for free. Live shows and a full band setup are also mentioned.

For:Listeners of experimental indie/electronic rock and readers interested in DIY/bedroom-recorded music.