Formed in 2000, the band consists of Ricky Sans, Chris Cron, Ryan Malloy and Derek Lee Rock.

The group released their debut album Everyday Behavior under Los Angeles–based independent label Subcity Records in 2004.

[4] "Stand Up" is featured on the soundtrack for the film Sydney White starring Amanda Bynes 2007.

[7] "The Ballad of You and I" was the iTunes Store free single download of the week on October 5, 2010.

[8] "The Ballad of You and I" was featured in promotion ads for NBC The Biggest Loser in December 2010.

[10] Band member Chris Cron appeared in the auditions of season 11 of the American edition of The Voice singing "Never Tear Us Apart" from INXS.

After the performance, he talked about the success of Mêlée internationally, particularly in Japan and his circumstances after the break up of the band.