- w/ Teressa Wilcox, Brother Floyd & The Blessed Sinners, & Crossing Out

Hailing from Rochester, Melia is an award-winning alternative rock artist known for her powerful vocals, electrifying guitar work, and emotionally driven songwriting. Blending influences from artists like Nirvana and Joan Jett, she delivers a gritty yet melodic sound that has earned her recognition as one of the top female indie rock performers in the scene.

A multiple-time winner at the Indie Music Channel Awards—including “Best Female Rock Artist,” “Best Rock Song,” and “Song of the Year”—Melia has built an impressive resume both in the studio and on stage. Her releases, including Soundproof Walls and Skeletal Remains, have received strong acclaim, with the latter produced by Grammy-winning engineer Kevin Killen.

Melia has shared the stage with an extensive list of major acts, including Twenty One Pilots, Halestorm, Chevelle, The Offspring, and Steve Vai, showcasing her ability to hold her own alongside some of rock’s biggest names.

With a commanding stage presence and a growing catalog of hard-hitting, guitar-driven anthems, Melia continues to establish herself as a standout force in modern rock.