Melina Malone is a Dublin neo-soul artist.
Malone, who’s been vocally trained since a young age, may very well be a familiar name to some of you. That’s because the singer collaborated with Mango X Mathman during their ‘Heartbreaks & Promises’ Studio 8 performance last year (here).
While that performance & a regular gigging schedule have earned the artist a steady following, there’s been nothing by way of solo studio material released until this point.
However, today we’re delighted to be premiering Malone’s debut single ‘Now Or Never’.
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The single, produced by Steven McCann (Booka Brass, JyellowL), is of an electro-soul ilk. We’d highly recommend some good speakers or cans to get the fullest grasp of the mix and arrangement as possible.
The arrangement, mid-tempo, plays foundation to Malone’s vocals – which dominate the high-end of the mix. The vocals are pitch-perfect, fluctuating between mellow & impassioned at a moment’s notice.
The harmonies which emphasis the final word in each line of the hook are a highlight – delivered and mixed superbly.
As is the crafty synth work throughout the arrangement, which works excellently in tandem with the organic instrumentation (bass, guitar) also playing.
Malone has a couple of shows coming up, she performs with St.Bishop on November 14th at a secret location. Then on December 18th, she plays with Celaviedmai as part of the We-Bloom sessions.
Tickets and further details for each of the live shows can be found on the artist’s website.
