[1] Mellowdrone originated as Jonathan Bates' solo project, but expanded to a full band with Tony DeMatteo (guitar and keyboards), Scott Ellis (drums) and Greg Griffith (bass).
The band's music encompasses a range of styles from lo-fi, indie rock and experimental.
[6] Mellowdrone's music has appeared on several television shows, including Project Runway, Six Feet Under, and Cane.
After becoming frustrated with the logistics of a full band, Jonathan Bates began a solo project in 2010, dubbed Big Black Delta.
The two were inspired to start writing songs together again, and Mellowdrone was eventually revived as a band, producing an EP in 2018.