"Little Crimes is an album full of little gems — devious, beautiful, rebellious, criminal gems. Menago is a voice for this generation." - Julia Cirignano, That Music Magazine
Philadelphia based singer and songwriter, Melissa Menago, is known by many as the lead vocalist for Rock group, June Divided. On Little Crimes, she embarks on her first solo record. With a combination of original work, classic covers, and unique medleys,Little Crimes shows off her incredible songwriting and creativity to match her timeless voice. Whether it’s her original singles like “Traveler” or “Smoke Signs” that draw you in, or her haunting rendition of “Hallelujah”, you will leave a fan.
Since their beginnings, June Divided have been quite the busy band. They’ve released an EP and a full-length album, land singles on commercial radio, shot two music videos, appeared on Vans Warped Tour and at SXSW, been seen on MTVu, NBC, The CW, and in Alternative Press magazine, and snagged a handful of endorsements. The pace doesn’t seem to be slowing down any time soon.
Part of the Chesky Binaural + Series, all recorded with a single microphone, the band appears right before you with this spacious, lush and multi-dimensional recording. Now headphone users will hear the same three-dimensional sound and imaging as audiophiles have for the past 25 years with Chesky Recordings. Also these new Binaural+ Series albums capture even more spatial realism for the home audiophile market, bringing you one step closer to the actual event. You will hear some of the most natural and pure cool music ever recorded.
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released July 22, 2016
Produced by: David Chesky
Executive Producer: Norman Chesky
Recorded, edited, and mastered by: Nicholas Prout
Second Engineer: Mor Mezrich
Assistant Engineer: Max Steen
General Assistant: Francesca Cecala
A&R: Jeff Lanier
Recorded 12/17/15 at The Hirsch Center, Brooklyn, New York
Equipment Used: B&K Binaural Head, MSB A/D Converter, and Crystal Microphone Cable
Graphic Design: Jeff Wong
Front & Back Cover, Tray Photos: Lauren Fleming
Session Photos: Alan Nahigian
Melissa would like to thank:
The biggest thank you ever to my parents and family for never doubting me, even when I doubted myself. You are the greatest family in the world. Thanks to my bandmates and musical partners who encourage and inspire me at all times. Thank you to the Chesky Records family. A very special thank you to the friends who have believed in me, and the fans who have sung along with me. Thank you all, from the bottom of my heart.
Special thanks to Professor Edgar Choueiri of the 3D Audio and Applied Acoustics (3D3A) Lab of Princeton University, for his technical assistance on the 3D audio aspects of this binaural recording.
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