Mel Senese is a Chicago rock artist whose music blends fiery energy with raw honesty, tackling life’s struggles with empowering conviction. Known for her electrifying performances, Mel has shared stages with national acts like Dorothy and The Veronicas, won Chicago’s Big Break in 2017, and built a devoted following through both live shows and her engaging livestreams, which earned features in the Chicago Tribune and on ABC7. Her 2024 EP Main Character marked a powerful return after a two-year hiatus, celebrating resilience, self-confidence, and creative rebirth. Offstage, Mel’s free-spirited personality shines through her love of parrots—especially her conure Benji, who often stars in her branding and social media. Now, Mel is gearing up to release new music that explores a darker, more intense side of her artistry. Drawing influence from genre-bending rock, EDM, and nu-metal, the upcoming project dives deep into themes of love, loss, generational trauma, toxic relationships, and reinvention—showcasing her most emotional and dynamic work to date. With this new chapter, Mel also highlights her raw vocal power, letting loose with soaring notes and visceral screams that cut straight to the heart. Her unrestrained vocal style has been gaining traction on social media through viral karaoke videos—just a taste of what’s to come.
