Scale Model

Rank #35 Nashville, TN Indie / Synth Pop / Indie Rock

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Members: Megan Rox- vocals/keytar, Dave Johnson-guitar, Shawn Orphey-bass, Steve Cross-drums

Sounds Like: Blondie, Beach House, Metric, The Cars

Bio: Scale Model is an indie rock/pop band based in Nashville, TN. They combine complex instrumental structure with unique, catchy vocal melodies to create a sound that transcends the staples of pop.

"Scale Model certainly seems inspired by New Romanticism, with four-on-the-floor beats, positive-min... See Full Bio

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: Can't wait to go on a weekend tour this weekend in GA w/Strange Planet!

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"On Scale Model’s New Wave-inspired tracks, Megan Rox’s lovely, clear voice floats atop propulsive live drumming, keytar melodies and spacey synth sounds. (One song title, “Airstream in Space,” suggests their aesthetic.)"

— Emily Bartlett Hines, Nashville Scene

"Scale Model certainly seems inspired by New Romanticism, with four-on-the-floor beats, positive-minded, ambitious content and saccharine, synth-driven progressions."

— D. Patrick Rodgers, Nashville Scene

"...Scale Model uses New Wave’s synthesis of propulsive rhythms from krautrock and disco as a foundation...letting Rox’s vocal melodies float on top like Nena or “Heart of Glass”-era Debbie Harry."

— Stephen Trageser, Nashville Scene

"[Megan] Rox’s more self-assured vocals have become a revelation. It’s not just that her singing is so delectable and angelic on this brand new EP, but on songs like the wondrous “Ground Beneath My Feet” (and the great “Set Me Free,” from their also-excellent 2010 Set Me Free E.P.), her delivery and words sound inspiring. And on closing tracks “Mindreader” and “Impression,” her voice soars. What a lovely record!"

— Mark Suppanz, The Big Takeover

"Upbeat music, catchy hooks and an excellent underlying melancholy vibe to it all."

— Michael Eades, We Own This Town

"Scale Model melds a meek collab of '70s power pop with '80s new wave. With tunes ranging from outright catchy to rather hummable, the female-fronted quartet’s humble presence is counter-pointed with a whirlwind of fuzz, synths and melody."

— The Spin, Nashville Scene

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Airstream in Space

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Do It Tonight

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Mindreader

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The Stone Fox
Nashville, TN, US | 8:00pm
The Stone Fox
Nashville, TN, US
Thu Jun 20 8:00pm
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The Alley Cat - Carroll…
Carrollton, GA, US | 8:00pm
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Carrollton, GA, US
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North River Tavern
Sandy Springs, GA, US | 9:00pm
North River Tavern
Sandy Springs, GA, US
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Mercy Lounge
Nashville, TN, US | 9:00pm
Mercy Lounge
Nashville, TN, US
Mon Jun 24 9:00pm
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Ecologyngle
"Do It Tonight" great groove and cool vocal. Loving your work in So. Fla * Patricia
The Blue Mountain Pr...
Enjoyed listening, keep on groovin!!! Greetings from Bavaria. Best wishes :)
Sur Rod
Cool vibe to your music Scale Model!...'Airstream In Space' is an ultra cool gem! ~ Sur Rod
VinceA
Back for another look, see, and listen. And, enjoying your music very much. Keep on doing what ya luv...
Pat Branch... Bass Pl...
☆ YOU ARE A SHINING STAR WITH YOUR MUSIC…BEST, PATTY from the big 
Sanjay Lal
Wonderful tracks here and great talent.Best wishes,Sanjay