photo by Barry Shurchin

Magnolia Memoir will be appearing at King King Hollywood in Celebration of their February 28,2012 release of  our new album -“The Perfect Crime”. With Special Guests, Duo del Sol, Carolina Cerisola, and tap phenom- Sarah Reich – you’re sure to be smiling for the rest of the week.

OUR ROAD TO NUMBER ONE STARTS HERE!

King King Hollywood 6555 Hollywood Blvd.

Hollywood, CA 90028

Doors 7:30/ Show at 8pm (Opening set by Duo del Sol)

NO COVER/ FREE SHOW – HOWEVER  Seating and SRO Section is Limited

RSVP is Strongly recommended: rsvp@MagnoliaMemoir.com

Photo by Robyn Von Swank

Get ready to commit the Perfect Crime- The 14 Track Deluxe Edition of “The Perfect Crime” is now available for pre-order on iTunes. Find out what Margaret Cho, Darick Robertson, Direct Current, Larry LeBlanc, & The Key Philadelphia are talking about…. They’ve all fallen in love with your Perfect Criminals-

“…Perfect Crime is Perfect Bliss…and dazzles the listener with images of some great noir film you think you’ve seen. Funky and soulful, mysterious and alluring, the album’s narrative holds together throughout, weaving a sultry tale of seduction, personal empowerment and longing. It’s the perfect album for lingering in bed on a warm morning with your lover (or someone else’s).” - Darick Robertson – Creator / Illustrator, The Boys & Transmetropolitan

“In possession of a voice that’s part Billie Holiday smoky seduction and part coy pop vixen Gwen Stefani , Lee and her band swing, shake and strut their way through an evershifting melange of styles on their new album The Perfect Crime (February 28, Peak/E1), touching (and smashing through) alt/pop, jazzy, brassy soul and slow burning torch songs with unrestrained glee.{…}Magnolia Memoir keeps things sleek and playful — though you know there’s something slightly dark and demented lurking behind the smile, a ragged run in the nylons and a scuff or two in the patent leather pumps.” – Dave Curtis, Direct Current

Produced by Grammy Award Winner – Charles Goodan

Mixed by Grammy Award Winner Krish Sharma

Mastered by Grammy Award Winner Bernie Grundman

“…a captivating blend of the sexiness of jazz and the honesty of Rock” – Naomi Shavin, The Key Philadelphia

PRE- ORDER YOUR PERSONAL COPY NOW

photo by Jon Spaihts

Magnolia Memoir’s Alexander Burke was called to play harmonium for the highly anticipated “Old Ideas with New Friends” Leonard Cohen Album. Rolling Stone has a story on it including a video of Alex playing with Greg Dulli on the haunting Cohen composition, “Paper Thin Hotel”. WATCH NOW

photo by Dutch Rall

“What’s a GOOD girl to do?…”

Well, here’s a small glimpse- GOOD Magazine talks with Magnolia Memoir’s lead singer, Mela Lee, about some of the good things in her life in their series, “What Do You Love?” directed by Alex Gorosh.

WATCH  the Segment Now: GOOD Magazine Interview

They also asked Mela to write out a short list of some of the things she loves that make life worth singing about… and here it is

1   my RED Valentino  Rain boots—they have a bow on them!

2   my band, Magnolia Memoir—everything I ever dreamed of when I was singing in front of the mirror

3   The Record Collector on Melrose—history at your fingertips

4   Los Angeles—I discover new places and people every day

5   Vintage clothing stores

6   Dark chocolate

7   Comedy

8   Eliki, a Harlem artist who really breaks my heart when I hear her voice

9   Traveling around the world to meet my anime and voiceover fans

10   My life—two years ago I was washing dishes, and got discovered