“I want to make music that makes the hair on the back of people's necks stand up.” - Mike Marsden

MeL Muzic Honest Passionate Relatable Music. Michael Marsden is a songwriter described as “Nashville Progressive”. This is a unique blend of Americana/ Rock /Retro R&B /Alt. Country-Blues

Michael’s original work is available for streaming on all major platforms. Writing music has always been part of playing music from the very beginning. Tapping into emotion the feelings that reflect the human condition. Trying to allow each song to go where it needs to, without forcing it in to a categorie, can take you places we sometimes don’t expect. Creating a truly unique music experience. Exploring elements of Rock, Americana, Alt.Blues, adding a touch of R&B/Funk and Alternative Rock. Just Good, Heartfelt, Honest, music. That’s- MeL Muzic All of that, played with more than 25 years experience, honesty, passion and feeling.

MeL is all of us - the original concept of MeL is an "every person," but the music behind the MeL comes from Chicago area songwriter Michael Marsden (far left). Mike's been writing and recording his life in song since... well, since always. The first known performance of MeL Muzic was in November 1998 at The Mill Race Inn in Geneva, IL. Since then, team members have come and gone, but the message remains the same - this is real music based on our real lives.
Playing original songs that are part blues, part Americana, part rock, part storytelling, and all heart, MeL Muzic performs originals and some of our favorite covers across genres. Welcome, we're glad you're here. Let's not take a moment of life for granted