MELIA
Award-Winning Rock Guitarist • Singer • Songwriter
MELIA is an award-winning independent rock guitarist, singer and songwriter known for raw, guitar-driven rock and intensely personal songwriting. A PRS Guitars endorsed artist, she is also endorsed by ENGL Amps, GHS Strings, EMG Pickups, EarthQuaker Devices and Spectraflex.
Her album Feral, recorded with Grammy-winning producer Kevin Killen (David Bowie, Peter Gabriel, U2), earned a 2026 Josie Music Awards nomination for Rock/Metal Album of the Year, while MELIA received an individual nomination for Musician of the Year – Guitar
2026 Highlights
2026 JOSIE MUSIC AWARDS NOMINEE
Musician of the Year — Guitar
Rock/Metal Album of the Year — Feral
Following her two 2026 Josie Music Awards nominations, MELIA traveled to Nashville in September, where she performed at The Underdog and visited the PRS Guitars Nashville showroom. She continues to perform both solo acoustic and with her full band while expanding the reach of Feral and her catalog.
Featured Music
Press / Reviews
““MELIA doesn’t just play guitar—she commands it. Every riff, every lyric, every performance is a masterclass in energy, emotion, and fearless creativity. ”
““Melia is a dynamic force in the indie rock scene, celebrated for her powerful vocals, captivating lyrics, and exceptional guitar skills.” ”
Featured Press
Guitar Girl Magazine
“Raw, Honest, and Unpredictable: Melia Maccarone Talks Latest Album, Feral”
Guitar Girl Magazine
"Tone Talk with Melia: “My tone has changed through the years as I’ve really locked in my sound, which takes time.”
Shoutout LA
“Meet Melia | Singer/Songwriter/Guitarist”
PRS Guitars
“Meet Five Female Artists Who Rock”
The Women’s International Music Network
“Melia Maccarone Announces Her New Endorsement With PRS Guitars”
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