The music of Chicago’s noise-rock band Melkbelly incorporates elements of industrial sludge, shoegaze and math-rock to create a burst of deftly controlled chaos. Their 2017 LP “Nothing Valley” features delicious references to the unforgettable Bostonian bands signed by 4AD in the late 80’s/early ‘90s (read Pixies, Throwing Muses, and The Breeders). Our sister blog Delicious Audio asked them a few questions about their creative process and pedals in this interview. 

Streaming below, their video for "Kid Creative," from 2017's LP "Nothing Valley." 

Melkbelly has released a video for the latest single, “Off The Lot”, from their forthcoming LP Nothing Valley. The album will be released on October 13th via Wax Nine/Car Park.

You can help Melkbelly celebrate the release on October 13th at The Hideout.

Melkbelly have announced their debut album on Wax Nine/Carpark, Nothing Valley. The album is due out on October 13th and the band recently released a video for the album's first single, “Kid Kreative”. You can preorder the album here.

The record release show will take place on October 13th at The Hideout with The Hecks.

Chicago's noise-rock band Melkbelly will be playing at Subterranean on June 3rd in support of Protomartyr. On their 2016 7'' split release of "Mount Cool Kid" and "Elk Mountain," Melkbelly incorporates elements of industrial sludge, shoegaze and math-rock to create a burst of deftly controlled chaos. Check out the video for "Elk Mountain" below. - Ethan Ames

Melkbelly recently released a new 7" single via Manic Static, "Mount Kool Kid" b/w "Elk Mountain". Side A is a sludge-filled psychedelic journey lead by the Kim Gordon-esque vocals of Miranda Winters. Side B, "Elk Mountain", is brought to life is the video below.

You can catch Melkbelly at The Empty Bottle with HSY and Earring on Nov. 9th and at Subterranean on Nov. 27th.