Written by TonyLaSelva (Ugly Melon) In Chapter 1 of “My Rock and Roll Journey,” I shared the story of my musical inspiration, my first band (Reign), and mentioned my other passion – martial arts. Reign only lasted for a few years. After that, I played in a couple of other bands, but nothing ever really […]
Ugly Melon – “Where Did I Go Wrong?”: Exclusive Hard Rock Daddy Video Premiere
For several decades, rock bands have featured soulful vocalists singing the blues about broken relationships. However, it’s hard to recall many who took their vocals to the same depths that Ugly Melon’s Tony LaSelva does on the band’s latest single, “Where Did I Go Wrong?” LaSelva uniquely combines the rich, emotive tone of David Coverdale […]
Music Discovery Monday – 7/4/16
Music Discovery Monday – 7/4/16 Music Discovery Monday shines a light on artists that are not getting the radio attention that they deserve, while also showcasing new singles by established bands that are likely to get airplay in the future. This week’s Music Discovery Monday features an exclusive interview with Ugly Melon frontman Tony LaSelva, who discusses the personal meaning behind […]
Music Discovery Monday – 5/2/16
Hard Rock Daddy presents Music Discovery Monday – 5/2/16. Music Discovery Monday shines a light on artists that are not getting the radio attention that they deserve, while also showcasing new singles by established bands that are likely to get airplay in the future. This week, Music Discovery Monday features an exclusive interview with Ditchwater drummer Jason Angone, who […]
Ugly Melon – “Leave It All Behind” Video Premiere: Hard Rock Daddy Exclusive
By Adam Waldman On February 8, 2016, Hard Rock Daddy featured Ugly Melon’s “Leave It All Behind” on Music Discovery Monday. At the time, the band had yet to make a video for the song. We could have waited to do the feature, but the song is simply too good to have left it sitting […]