Zomboy

Zomboy is the stage name of Joshua Mellody (A name which in and of itself sounds like a stage name), who could become a poster boy for the way that music is released and careers are made in this modern age. Thanks to the internet and fast improving technology, it’s possible to create professional sounding music in one’s own bedroom, however, that’s not to say that it’s simple. Mellody cut his teeth in the U.S working in sound engineering at a recording studio and recording many different bands and artists. He also gained a cult following with some electro covers he released as Place Your Bet$ but his career didn’t truly take off until he moved back to his native country.

That was where Mellody used his experience in both songwriting and recording to create “Organ Donor”, a track that would get him signed to Never Say Die Records in 2011. His debut E.P, named after its lead track, would go on to be a massive success on the Beatport charts, staying in the top five for 8 weeks straight. Just like that, his music had been released by Ministry of Sound and Warner Brothers recordings by the end of the year. A lot of people could be understandably cynical about this, I mean, if anyone could create and release music on their own and in their spare time why should anyone get famous because of it?

However, Mellody is a perfect example of this as well, since he’s become a success thanks to his relentless work ethic and sheer talent rather than any luck or good fortune. He’s released E.P’s at a rate of knots and done official remixes for Skrillex, Modestep and Hadouken!, and in 2014, his debut album, entitled “The Outbreak” was also released. His high energy, dubstep influenced beats are going to take over the world in very short order, and chances are he hasn’t even reached his prime yet. To call Mellody one to watch is to sell him very short, but he still comes highly recommended.