Melody Prochet

Melody Prochet
Also known as Juliana Melody Prochet
Born (1987-04-03) 3 April 1987
Puyricard, France
Origin France
Genres Psychedelic rock, dream pop, neo-psychedelia, space rock
Occupation(s) Musician, singer, songwriter
Instruments Vocals, keyboards, synthesizer, guitar, drums, violin, viola[1]
Years active 2010–present
Labels Rayon Vert Records
Associated acts Melody's Echo Chamber, Tame Impala, My Bee's Garden
Website www.melodyprochet.fr

Melody Prochet (born 3 April 1987) is a French musician. She is the lead singer and songwriter of her musical project Melody's Echo Chamber. Under this alias, Prochet first released its eponymous debut album, which was produced by her then-partner, Kevin Parker. The album received general acclaim from critics.[2] "Shirim", Prochet's first single from her upcoming second album, was released in 2014. She was a member of the Dream-Pop band My Bee's Garden and released one studio album Hunt The Sleeper (2010).

Life and career

Melody Prochet was raised in Puyricard.[3] She had a musical upbringing, learning to play the piano and the viola at a young age, the latter Prochet says influenced her "orchestral" approach to songwriting.[4] Melody's musical style has been described as dream-pop, space rock, psychedelic rock and shoe-gaze. Music critics have compared her work with the likes of Stereolab, Broadcast and the Cocteau Twins.[5]

Medical issues

On June 27, 2017, a statement was released by the family of Melody Prochet that she had been in a serious accident and would need to be in the hospital for several months. Her upcoming tour would be canceled.[6] Her family later released an updated statement saying that Melody experienced a brain aneurysm and broken vertebrae.[7]

Discography

Albums

My Bee's Garden

  • 2010 – Hunt The Sleeper

Melody's Echo Chamber

References

  1. ↑ "My Bee's Garden – Hunt The Sleeper". Retrieved December 10, 2016.
  2. ↑ Melody's Echo Chamber by Melody's Echo Chamber, retrieved 2016-12-08
  3. ↑ Campion, Freddie. "Artist of the Week: Melody's Echo Chamber". vogue.com. Retrieved August 22, 2014.
  4. ↑ "MELODY'S ECHO CHAMBER | Crack Magazine". Crack Magazine. Retrieved 2016-12-08.
  5. ↑ "Melody's Echo Chamber – 'Melody's Echo Chamber' – NME". NME. Retrieved 2016-12-08.
  6. ↑ "Melody Prochet". Instagram. Retrieved 2017-10-14.
  7. ↑ "Melody's Echo Chamber Suffered a Brain Aneurysm and Broken Vertebrae". Stereogum. Retrieved 2017-10-14.
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