Australian trio Mel Blue is back with a fresh yet nostalgic club-ready track, Back Then, Computer Sound—a seamless blend of lo-fi house, old-school house, and nu-disco that brings a melancholic warmth to the dancefloor.
A Sound That Feels Like a Memory
With influences ranging from Vegyn’s hazy nostalgia to Facta’s slick, high-energy beats, Mel Blue creates a track that feels like flipping through old Polaroids of nights spent dancing under neon lights. The production is both textured and raw, layering deep bass grooves with shimmering synths and a tight, punchy beat.
The track effortlessly fuses live instrumentation with electronic production, a signature of Mel Blue’s sound. The French house influence is undeniable, echoing the vintage warmth of early Daft Punk and Cassius, but with a modern, emotive touch.
Who Are Mel Blue?
At its core, Mel Blue is the brainchild of Oscar Sharah (vocals) and Luke Gerber (bass)—a duo whose chemistry fuels the project’s distinct sound. The name, shortened from “melancholic blue,” represents the clash of emotions in their music: nostalgic yet fresh, lost yet hopeful.
Since forming in 2018, the pair has honed their craft, blending pop melodies with indie-dance grooves to create a sound that sits somewhere between a DJ set and a live band performance. Their time spent writing and recording in Sanctuary Point, New South Wales, was a defining moment in their artistic journey—shaping the sound that would eventually become Mel Blue’s debut album.
What’s Next?
With Back Then, Computer Sound dropping on August 23rd, Mel Blue continues to carve out their space in the indie-electronic world. Their ability to merge analog warmth with digital precision makes them a standout act in the current house music scene.
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