The Chicago Firebrand, Mel Senese, is back at it again with her latest single, “Melonade,” and it’s a deliciously refreshing concoction for the ears. Overflowing with the energy and magnetic hooks she has come to be known for, and the empowering lyrics, Mel dishes out a musical banquet that will leave her fans longing for more.
From the very point that the track kicks into gear, Mel brings you along with her, thanks to vocal force and cheekiness that is her lyrics. “Melonade” is an absolute smash that you want to have blaring out of open car windows at cruising speeds or indeed when dancing around your room, impersonating live performance in your very own personal venue with all your besties.
But behind the undeniable catchiness of “Melonade,” it carries a larger message. Mel herself told Variety the song is a tribute to self-empowerment and being unapologetically yourself. In a world so often easily stifled by expectations and pressures, “Melonade” breathes its light, exhorting to renounce all that holds back and make room for authenticity and self-love.
What really hits home about Mel’s music is how she personalises universal themes. As she shares her story, she invites the listeners into her own world and, at the same time, speaks about theirs—struggles and victories.
From anthemic choruses to playful verses, Mel’s forthcoming EP is set to boast bold celebrations of sheer strength, independence, and self-expression. So, if you need a little pick-me-up—or maybe even the anthem for your summer (or winter, if you’re in Australia like me!)—look no further than Mel Senese’s “Melonade.” It is just a swig of empowerment served up with a heaping serving of infectious energy, and once you’ve gotten a taste, you’re all in.
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Karen Harding is a Melbourne, Australia based singer/songwriter, founder of Sounds On The Couch, and founder and operator of boutique music PR service for emerging and independent artists, Rise Indie.