Recently relocated from California to New York, Meli Levi is a singer-songwriter and guitarist whose unique fusion of folk-rock, alt-rock and blues is anchored in emotionally honest lyrics and warm, powerful vocals. Both Meli's songwriting and artistic intent have been sharpened by a deep immersion in meditation practices over the years. 

Often compared to Boygenius, Brandi Carlile, and Hozier, Meli has shared the stage with Brandi Carlile, Amy Ray (Indigo Girls), Olive Klug and Abby Posner as well as recently co-headlined tours with Kristen Ford (Righteous Babe Records). Her work has earned significant recognition in prestigious circles, including multiple placements in the International Songwriting Competition and Unsigned Only Music Awards. 

Her performance history spans festivals such as SXSW, Juan de Fuca, Milwaukee Summerfest, Northwest Folklife and multiple Pride Festivals (Seattle, San Francisco, Portland +), alongside iconic venues such as The Hotel Cafe (Hollywood), Blue Note (Napa, CA) and Berlin (East Village).

In the studio, Meli has collaborated with production legend Jack Endino (Nirvana) and recorded at London Bridge Studios with Jonathan Plum (Brandi Carlile). Her debut solo EP, Crowned (2023), was co-produced with multi-Grammy-winner Isha Erskine (Maroon 5), while her self-produced album,  All Things May Be (2024), was released to great acclaim and showcases her evolution in arrangement and guitar work.

Meli is currently finishing up a full-length album with producer and label consultant Jeffrey Wood (Warner Bros).

VIDEOS

Accolades

  • Unsigned Only Music Contest Semi-Finalist 
  • International Songwriting Competition Semi-Finalist 
  • Unsigned Only Music Contest Semi-Finalist 
  • NPR Tiny Desk Contest Critics Pick - KALW San Francisco 91.7 FM 
  • West Coast Songwriters Song Contest (Runner Up)
 


 

TOURING

Shared the Stage:

  • Brandi Carlile
  • Amy Ray (Indigo Girls)
  • Olive Klug
  • Kelly Finnigan (Monophonics)
  • Abby Posner
1,500+ shows across 25 states 
Festival Highlights:  Juan de Fuca Festival, Milwaukee Summerfest, Northwest Folklife, Pride Festivals across the USA (San Francisco, Seattle, Portland etc)
Venue Highlights:  The Hotel Cafe, (Hollywood), The Crocodile (Seattle), Berlin (East Village)

SPONSORSHIPS

  • Guayaki 
 

MUSIC

Quotes

“All Things May Be’ is a well-produced EP with an organic feel, showcasing Meli’s expressive vocals, imaginative arrangements, and skilled guitar work.”

— It's Psychedelic! Baby Magazine

“A personal favorite because of its Liz Phair-like alt-rock flow, “Close to You” features darker guitars juxtaposing luminous vocals. The splendid, layered vocal harmonies on the title track, which closes the EP, are worth the price of admission.”

— V13 Media

“Levi crafts an emotive blend of folk rock and blues, leaning into moments of gentle intimacy and well-honed grooves.”

— Under the Radar Magazine

“The performances, songwriting, and arrangements have a unique way of bending certain kinds of genres so that what (Meli Levi) has created is something all its own...”

— Buzzslayers

ASSETS

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LOCATION: New York
ARTIST NAME: Meli Levi (MEH-lee Lee-vigh)
ROLE: Singer, Songwriter, Guitarist
GENRE: Folk Rock/Alt. Rock/Blues

INTERESTING FACTS:

  • While living in Seattle, Meli had a side hustle singing in commercial ads ranging from real estate to casinos to hospitals.
  • Meli once got invited to hang out with Danny Carey (drummer for Tool) and his crew on their tour bus after a Pigmy Love Circus show. They ate tortilla chips, drank beer and laughed a lot!
  • Meli won the Michigan State High School Forensics Championship (Forensics = acting, not forensic science ;) )
  • Meli took her first trip as a solo traveler to Northern India in 2018 and spent 6 weeks there traveling around meditating, meeting locals and (un)learning a lot about herself.
  • Meli's favorite color is green. No, wait it's actually black. Or...golden brown? No, it's definitely dark red.

INFLUENCES INCLUDE:  Stevie Wonder, Ellen Mcllwaine, Jeff Buckley, R.E.M., 10,000 Maniacs, Natalie Merchant, Michael Jackson, Heart, Radiohead, PJ Harvey, Ravel, The Beatles, Janis Joplin, Tracy Chapman, Bonnie Raitt, Dave Matthews Band, Paula Cole, Bjork, Beethoven, Stephen Sondheim, Lianna La Havas, Local Natives, Tori Amos, Nina Simone, London Grammar, Django Reinhardt, Joni Mitchell, Portishead, Danny Elfman, Whitney Houston, Billy Joel, Black Sabbath, Fiona Apple, Harry Nilsson, Indigo Girls, Counting Crows, Adrienne Lenker, Aretha Franklin, Ben Howard, Ani DiFranco, Bruce Springsteen, Nick Drake, Jacqueline de Pré, and so many more.