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The Melismatics

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2013 - Rising Tide
2012 - Mania!
2008 - The Acid Test
2003 - New Infection
2001 - Postmodern Rock

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4 Mixed

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Origin
Minneapolis, USA

Genre
Indie

Style
Rock/Pop

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2000 to Present...

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Pravda Records

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The Melismatics are a Minneapolis-based indie/post-punk/new wave band known for energetic live shows, fronted by vocalist/guitarist Ryan Smith and singer Pony (Kathie Hixon-Smith). Formed around 2000, they gained traction with college radio, toured extensively, appeared on MTV shows, and released albums like New Infection and The Acid Test, with members like Mark Wade (bass) and Ron Caron (drums). Ryan Smith later joined Soul Asylum, but the band remains active, with new music emerging from the duo’s side project ryanandpony.com


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Last Edit by kavery
27th Jul 2026

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