Mel Sanson: Difference between revisions

MelSanson was born in [[Chertsey|Chertsey, Surrey, England]] and finished her high school years in [[Camberley|Camberley, Surrey]]. MelSanson is married to Jennifer Sanson since 2018 who is, an analogue photographer, since 2018.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Mel Sanson – Biography|url=https://melsanson.com/biography|access-date=2021-05-07|website=melsanson.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Mel Sanson|url=http://www.indiebandsblog.com/tag/mel-sanson|access-date=2021-05-07|website=www.indiebandsblog.com}}</ref>

In 2008, MelSanson and her band members performed with [[Ghost of a Thousand]] & [[Fightstar]] at [[Guilfest]]'s 2008's Rocksound Cave.<ref>{{Cite web|date=24 June 2008|title=It'll be a scream, promises Mel|url=http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/whats-on/music/itll-scream-promises-mel-4828626|access-date=2021-05-07|website=SurreyLive|language=en}}</ref> In January 2009 the band released their first album Remember How It Felt, produced by Angus Cowan. In 2010, the band played numerous Pride stages all over the UK including [[Brighton Pride]], Cardiff Mardis Gras, [[Birmingham Pride]], Sheffield Pride, [[Nottingham Pride]] and Suffolk Pride.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2 March 2009|title=Brighton to host fifth Student Pride event|url=https://www.pinknews.co.uk/2009/03/02/brighton-to-host-fifth-student-pride-event/|access-date=2021-05-07|website=PinkNews – Gay news, reviews and comment from the world's most read lesbian, gay, bisexual, and trans news service|language=en-GB}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Guilfest 2009 Lineup!|url=https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Guilfest-2009-Lineup/3445/|access-date=2021-05-07|website=Skiddle.com|language=en}}</ref> In 2011 MelSanson moved to Brighton, and in 2012 the new Kenelis EP ''MOVE'' was released on MelSanson's own label, Sanson Records. Produced by Chris Coulter. Show's included Indigo2 at The O2, Greenwich, Ep track ‘GFY’ on Balcony TV in the summer followed by the band's EP launch at The 100 Club. Kenelis continued to perform regular shows on the London Underground scene as well as continuing to play Pride and festival stages including supporting Arcane Roots and Soulfly at Guilfest Big Cheese Cave, until their final shows at [[Brighton and Hove Pride]] and Under The Bridge supporting Republica.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Kenelis – Gfy Presented by Mickey|url=http://balconytv-ui.herokuapp.com/videos/kenelis-gfy|access-date=2021-05-07|website=Balcony TV|language=en}}</ref> In 2013 Kenelis won Brighton Music Award – Viewers Choice where MelSanson met lead singer of Republica, [[Saffron (singer)|Saffron Sprackling]].<ref>{{Cite web|date=22 July 2013|title=Gscene Gay/LGBT Magazine. News, Reviews & Listings for Gay/LGBT Brighton, UK, Gay Media, Pride performers Kenelis win BMA Viewers' Choice Award |website=Scene Magazine |url=https://www.gscene.com/news/pride-performers-kenelis-win-bma-viewers-choice-award/|access-date=2021-05-07|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=23 April 2013|title=The Brighton Music Awards|url=https://thelatest.co.uk/brighton/2013/04/23/the-brighton-music-awards/|access-date=2021-05-07|website=Latest Bars Ltd|language=en-GB}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Kenelis|url=https://www.indiebandsblog.com/european-bands/uk-bands/english-bands-uk-bands-european-bands/kenelis-rock-music|access-date=2021-05-07|website=www.indiebandsblog.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Brighton Pride – Interview with Republica and Kenelis – RoomThirteen – Online Rock Metal Alternative Music Magazine – Reviews Interviews News Tours|url=http://www.roomthirteen.com/features/1083/Interview_with_Republica_and_Kenelis.html|access-date=2021-05-07|website=www.roomthirteen.com|language=en}}</ref>

In 2012 MelSanson appeared on the 2012 charity single 'It Does Get Better' created by The L Project. The single benefitted [[LGBT]]Q charities and was written in response to the suicide of LGBTQ teenagers.‘It Does Get Better’ not only had chart success but won Outstanding contribution to the LGBTQ Community – 2012.<ref>{{Cite web|date=18 February 2014|title=It Does Get Better – The L Project (Official LGBT Charity Song)|url=http://www.artofprotest.com/it-does-get-better-the-l-project-official-lgbt-charity-song/|access-date=2021-05-07|website=The Art of Protest|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=UK lesbian artists band together to combat homophobic bullying|url=https://www.diversityrolemodels.org/news/uk-lesbian-artists-band-together-to-combat-homophobic-bullying|access-date=2021-05-07|website=www.diversityrolemodels.org|language=en-GB}}</ref> MelSanson volunteered to be the Artist Liaison and Promoter for live music stages at Brighton and Hove Pride 2012, Brighton and Hove Pride 2013 and Brighton and Hove Pride 2014.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Brighton Pride Guide 2013|url=https://issuu.com/brightonpride/docs/brightonprideguide2013_lo|access-date=2021-05-07|website=Issuu|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=19 August 2014|title=Republica, Kenelis : Brighton Pride : Live Review|url=https://louderthanwar.com/republica-kenelis-brighton-pride-live-review/|access-date=2021-05-07|website=Louder Than War|language=en-GB}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=On This Day in Music for April 24|url=https://www.onthisday.com/music/day/april/24|access-date=2021-05-07|website=OnThisDay.com|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Burke|first=Fiona|title=Charity single It Does Get Better: Hope for victims of homophobic bullying|url=https://www.theupcoming.co.uk/2012/01/18/new-charity-single-it-does-get-better-gives-hope-to-victims-of-homophobic-bullying/|access-date=2021-05-07|website=The Upcoming}}</ref>

The band began in 2016 when singer-songwriter MelSanson Sanson started writing songs with lead guitarist Jack Rowan. Alec Greaves joined the band on drums and the three-piece went into the studio with Mark Roberts and recorded their debut EP, Swallow The Sun. Shows included The Cowley Club, The Quadrant, Sticky Mike's Frog Bar in Brighton and The Black Heart in London. In September 2017 the band performed their final show at the Prince Albert in Brighton.<ref>{{Cite web|date=28 November 2016|title=JoanOvArc The Black Heart, Camden 9 November 2016|url=https://myglobalmind.com/2016/11/28/joanovarc-the-black-heart-camden-9-november-2016/|access-date=2021-05-07|website=Your Online Magazine for Hard Rock and Heavy Metal|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Katie|date=15 November 2016|title=JOANovARC "Ride Your Life" album launch – The Black Heart, Camden (9th Nov 2016)|url=https://www.moshville.co.uk/reviews/gig-review/2016/11/joanovarc-ride-your-life-album-launch-the-black-heart-camden-9th-nov-2016/|access-date=2021-05-07|website=The Moshville Times|language=en-GB}}</ref>

In 2017 MelSanson starting writing dark melancholic grungy folk songs. Later, Fairuza Balk invited MelSanson to be part of Armed Love Militia music collaboration project. Fairuza sent MelSanson an Appalachian folk/murder ballad style song called ‘White''White Lilies'' and thought it would sound really great with some harmonies. MelSanson recorded the track with Fairuza live in one take in downtown LA.<ref name=alm1/><ref>{{Cite web|last=Burke|first=Fiona|title=Charity single It Does Get Better: Hope for victims of homophobic bullying|url=https://www.theupcoming.co.uk/2012/01/18/new-charity-single-it-does-get-better-gives-hope-to-victims-of-homophobic-bullying/|access-date=2021-05-07|website=The Upcoming}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=27 September 2020|title=Fairuza Balk: How She Survived Returning To Oz|url=https://www.giantfreakinrobot.com/cltr/fairuza-balk.html|access-date=2021-05-07|website=Giant Freakin Robot|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Armed Love Militia – White Lillies Teaser 2 Chords – Chordify|url=https://chordify.net/chords/armed-love-militia-white-lillies-teaser-2-fairuza-balk-mel-sanson-armed-love-milita|access-date=2021-05-07|website=chordify.net|language=en}}</ref>