Meels

Meels discovered her voice among the towering redwoods of her native California. Her music, a fusion of small-town charm and the grandeur of nature, traces her journey from the woods to NYU’s Clive Davis Institute in New York City to Los Angeles, where she now resides with her dachshund, Baltimore. Establishing herself as a fresh voice in Americana, she released her debut album, Tales from a Bird’s Bedroom, in June 2024, with her sophomore record “”Across The Raccoon Strait”” set for release this year. Rooted in nostalgia, nature, and intricate human connections, Meels’ songwriting transforms melodies into stories and confessions. Her sound blends the warmth of ’60s and ’70s folk with timeless Americana and classic country influences. As of late she has been playing sets up and down the California coast, picking oranges in the garden with her 85 year old Grandmother Marsha June, and writing songs on her vintage quilted bed. As she continues to grow, Meels strives to connect with listeners who see their own stories reflected in her music.

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