I Got The Lonely - Mel Parsons
LCM #SongOfTheDay - ‘I Got The Lonely’ - Mel Parsons
We take a trip today to Wellington in New Zealand to meet our next featured artist the multi-award winning and very talented Mel Parson. ‘I Got The Lonely’ is the first single from Mel’s forthcoming new album due in late 2018. It was produced by the excellent Mitchell Froom. We have been a big fan of Mel’s music for a few years now. Mel is one of New Zealand’s fast rising songwriting indie-folk singer-songwriter stars.
With a dynamite live show - solo, duo, or with her dynamic band, Mel is an engaging performer with a natural emotive voice that allows the listener to become part of the story. With a wide breadth of material, Parsons has a dynamic songwriting range: from the gutsy & rhythmic hand-clappers like audience favourite ‘Far Away’, through to pin-drop ballads like ‘Don’t Wait’, featuring Canadian songwriting royalty Ron Sexsmith.
Mel is a two-time NZ Music Award (VNZMA) finalist for ‘Folk Album of the Year’, and a current finalist for the coveted APRA Silver Scroll award. With home as a hotel room and a suitcase, she has built up a solid fan base the old fashioned way - winning over audiences on the live circuit. Along with NZ performances, Parsons has had recent tours in Canada, UK, Ireland, Australia and Germany. She is also a cast member of Kiwi musical collective ‘Fly My Pretties‘, with tours and festival performances including the prestigious Byron Bay Bluesfest.