Alt-progressive post hardcore outfit Mella are carving out their own lane with the release of “E-Girls Are Delicious,” the latest single from their forthcoming album Or So I’ve Been Told… which arrives October 10 via Kill Iconic and Equal Vision Records. Produced by Mike Watts (The Dear Hunter, Hail the Sun), the record promises to showcase both the raw emotion and refined detail that define the band’s sound.
“E-Girls Are Delicious” balances sharp, guitar driven passages with moody, keyboard-laden stretches. The song explores feelings of shame and self-awareness with a tone that is both sarcastic and sobering. Lyrically, it moves between fleeting justification and the lingering sting of regret, creating a piece that is as unsettling as it is cathartic.
Formed by Danny Ray McCool Jr. (vocals), James Lucas Artwohl (bass, keys), Donnie Maynard Clark (guitar, recording engineer), and Luke Martucci (drums), Mella leans into influences that span the scene. Their music nods to the melodic intensity of Pierce the Veil while also weaving in the technical intricacies and math rock flavor of groups like Polyphia. The result is a sound that feels both familiar and forward thinking, grounded in post hardcore history yet pushing into progressive territory.
Tour Dates
October 7 — Charleston, SC — Music Farm *
October 8 — Richmond, VA — Canal Club *
October 9 — Asbury Park, NJ — House of Independents *
October 11 — Boston, MA — Brighton Music Hall *
October 12 — Brooklyn, NY — Music Hall of Williamsburg *
October 13 — Columbus, OH — Ace of Cups *
October 14 — Detroit, MI — Loving Touch *
October 15 — Chicago, IL — Cobra Lounge *
October 17 — Dallas, TX — RBC *
October 18 — Houston, TX — Secret Group *
October 19 — San Antonio, TX — Paper Tiger *
October 21 — Albuquerque, NM — Launchpad *
October 22 — Denver, CO — HQ *
October 24 — Las Vegas, NV — Usual Place *
October 25 — Mesa, AZ — Rosetta Room *
October 27 — Roseville, CA — Goldfield Trading Post *
October 28 — Fresno, CA — Strummers *
October 29 — Los Angeles, CA — Teragram Ballroom *
*Supporting A Lot Like Birds
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