New music from Mel Senese

Chicago-based artist Mel Senese is a thrilling voice in the pop rock scene with her original sound, compelling songwriting and magnetic presence. Her journey has been one of continuous growth and transformation, from winning the title of Chicago Big Break Champion in 2017 to sharing stages with big names like Dorothy and The Veronicas.

Inspired by artists such as Pink, No Doubt and Paramore, Mel has crafted a musical style that’s emotive and exhilarating in equal measure. Bringing her music alive on stage, her ability to engage with audiences is a trait that shines just as brightly in her recorded work.

Capturing her sound in the studio, her debut single, “Prey,” landed in 2019, followed by a series of singles including a collaboration with Sara Luna on the track “Sadly Ever After (Anxiety).” Even during the challenges of the pandemic, Mel found ways to connect with her fans, turning to live streaming as a lifeline. What began as a spontaneous solution quickly became a fan-favourite event, with her weekly Wednesday streams gaining a loyal following while catching the attention of major media outlets like the Chicago Tribune and even landed her a spot on ABC7 for a TV performance and interview.

Following a brief hiatus from sharing her original material, this year, she’s hit the ground running with a string of well-received singles and now brings us her fourth of the year with the new track titled “I Would Want Me.” Penned during a period of intense emotional turmoil following a breakup, the song is a profound exploration of self-worth and the journey to self-acceptance.

Jumping straight in with a lively, uptempo drum beat, Mel’s voice glides in alongside pulsing bass lines and lightly gritty riffs before the zap of synth tones ushers in a burst of sonic energy with the chorus. Soaring above the driving arrangement, her vocals stitch catchy lines and defiant lyrics into the invigorating fabric of the music.

Pouring vibrant instrumentation, charged energy and authentic emotion into a bright and memorable pop-focused rock jam, “I Would Want Me” delivers stunning dose of Mel Senese’s enthralling musical output. As she continues to go from strength to strength this year, we can’t wait to see what she’s got in store for the rest of 2024 and beyond.

Listen to I Would Want Me below