New music from BlueMelt

London-based guitarist and multi-instrumentalist Vito Tardia – as known as Ragman – heads up the rock project called BlueMelt. The former member of metal outfit Pandaemonium, Vito is a true virtuoso of his instrument, having mastered the guitar he brings extreme lead licks and powerfully grooving riffs to create an energising modern rock sound.

Originally started as a purely instrumental endeavour, BlueMelt has since evolved to include vocals added to their typical blend of scorching lead guitar, punching drums and impactful bass lines. Making an introduction in 2020, BlueMelt released a debut double-sided single with “Stranger” which was paired with the track “Aphasia”, giving the first taste of their sound.

Followed up with the first EP titled The Cube and the Key (Part I), BlueMelt makes a return this year with another double-sided single. Featuring the lead single “Glass Towers” and accompanying song “After The Storm”, on the new release Vito showcases his composition prowess as well as his trademark blistering guitar talent.

On the main track “Glass Tower”, BlueMelt takes inspiration from the infamous deeds of the fake New York heiress Anna Delvey, offering a wild sonic journey that reflects the chaotic happenings that led to her arrest. Full of white hot guitar solo work, the song captures a epic prog rock sound married with the energy of metal.

B-side “After The Storm” delivers a wholly contrasting sound, on a Celtic style melodic piece that’s both delicate and beautiful as up to six different guitar tracks weave in amongst each other to create a dreamy and immersive listening experience.

Listen to Glass Towers below