Melon Diesel
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1995 |
| Headquarters | Gibraltar , Gibraltar |
| Products | Music albums |
Melon Diesel—also known by the name Treehouse—is a pop rock ensemble originating from Gibraltar, established in 1995. The band gained recognition through its affiliation with Sony Music and achieved significant popularity within the Spanish music industry.
History
The group initially performed under the name 'Treehouse' during the early 1990s before adopting the name Melon Diesel in 1995. This new moniker was inspired by a favored alcoholic beverage served at The Admiral Collingwood bar in Gibraltar, a venue where they regularly played. In pursuit of greater opportunities, the band moved to Madrid towards the late 1990s and subsequently signed with Sony Music Spain. Their first album, La Cuesta de Mr. Bond, was recorded in studios located in London and Lincolnshire with producer Barry Sage. This debut reached Platinum certification, selling close to 180,000 units. The album’s title pays homage to James Bond, referencing The Living Daylights, a film partially shot in Gibraltar. After completing an extensive tour comprising over 100 performances throughout Spain, Melon Diesel released their sophomore album, Hombre en el Espejo, which was produced by Nigel Walker at Eurosonic Studios in Madrid. Their last studio release featuring the original members, titled Real, was produced by Danilo Ballo in Treviso, Italy, and came out in 2003.
Following their split in 2003, the former members branched into two separate projects: Area 52, which mainly performed within Gibraltar’s local circuit, and Taxi, led by Dylan Ferro. Taxi has since produced five albums that have enjoyed commercial success across Spain, thereby extending the musical influence of Melon Diesel.
Band members
Dylan James Ferro – Lead Vocals Daniel Fa – Guitar Daniel Bugeja – Guitar
Former members
- Dylan Ferro – Lead vocals (1995–2003)
- Daniel Bugeja – Guitarist (1995–2003)
- Daniel Fa – Guitarist (1995–2003)
- Guy Palmer – Bassist (1995–2003)
- Adrian Pozo – Drummer (1995–2003)
Discography
- 1999: La Cuesta de Mister Bond
- 2001: Hombre en el Espejo
- 2003: Real