Melpo Mene is an independent band formed and headed by musician Erik Mattiasson from Stockholm

Stockholm

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, Sweden

Sweden

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. Their 2008 album release, Bring the Lions Out, included the single "I Adore You", which was used in a 2008 Volvo

Volvo

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 car commercial. Initially, their debut album Holes was not available in North America

North America

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 except as a digital download through iTunes

ITunes

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until the release of Bring the Lions Out, after which both were available in physical copy.

Singles

• "Holes" (Holes, title track)
• "I Adore You" (Bring the Lions Out)
• "Snakes and Lions" (Bring the Lions Out)