Melia Maccarone has actually constantly been understood for her effective guitar work and raw, emotive songwriting, however her most current album, Feral, takes her artistry to a totally brand-new level. Tape-recorded at the historical Dreamland Recording Studios with Grammy-winning manufacturer Kevin Killen, Feral is a deeply individual expedition of sorrow, strength, and self-discovery. The album catches a rough chapter of Melia's life, marked by loss, betrayal, and the seclusion of the pandemic, and channels those experiences into tunes that are both haunting and cathartic. In this interview, Melia opens about the motivation behind the title track, the transformative power of vulnerability in music, and the innovative journey that formed her most genuine release to date.
What influenced the title Feraland how does it link to the general style of the album?
I keep in mind composing the tune “Feral” at the height of the pandemic. Late 2019 was a really difficult year for me. I had actually lost both my grandparents, whom I was extremely near to. I had actually experienced betrayals from individuals I believed I might rely on. I had actually been having a hard time with OCD, anxiety, and stress and anxiety for a couple of years prior. All of those things, plus a pandemic occurring, enhanced my propensity to wish to self-isolate. I felt an absence of trust and belonging. I felt lost after my grandparents passed. I took it really hard. “Feral” represented all I was going through. I seemed like I remained in survival mode.
The album brings various feelings throughout that I believe add to getting to a point of sensation “Feral.” Sensations of stress and anxiety, sorrow, anxiety, betrayal, anger, unhappiness, fond memories, wanting I might alter the past. Often, I get so overwhelmed by my sensations or scenarios that I really do close down.
I believe a big thing for psychological health is having the ability to be open about it and not feel embarrassed.
What feelings or messages do you hope listeners remove from this album?
I believe the message I hope listeners remove is that we're all human. All of us go through difficult times, and you're not alone. I ‘d desire them to link to the feelings they're feeling and feel a release much like I did. Most notably, that they're seen. It's all right to not be fine. I believe a substantial thing for psychological health is having the ability to be open about it and not feel embarrassed. We require to end the preconception.
How does this album vary from your previous operate in regards to design, songwriting, or styles?
I believe it varies in tune structure. It feels less foreseeable musically. Guitar solo-wise, I focused less on the number of notes I might play and more on feel and what the tune required naturally. I believe it's the most genuine and sincere work I've ever done.
Dreamland Recording Studios has such an abundant history and distinct environment.
