Mel Denisse Embraces Her Dark Side on Provocative Headbanger "Like a Fiend"

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I've always been drawn to music that keeps me on my toes. I'm constantly seeking the element of surprise where a song takes me somewhere I didn't envision it going. For Nashville based artist and producer Mel Denisse, I've learned to expect the unexpected when I put her on. She's drawn to intense, razor-sharp riffs and soft, diaphanous melodies that you'd never think would be a match made in heaven. She sees songwriting like a "Frankenstein" sewing project, often stitching together eccentric sonics to create one seamless monster. Her new single "Like a Fiend" is no different. Denisse is more self-aware and explorative than ever before as she walks the tightrope between reality and her dark side on this provocative new track.

Denisse is an artist who understands what makes opposites attract. Lyrically, she's committed to the pursuit of grappling with the duality of her psyche. Sonically, she builds tension between the layers of her tracks by adding contrast. "Like a Fiend" is packed with effervescent vocals, feverish percussion, and dark-wave riffs that cultivate an essence of mania. Reminiscent of brooding 90's alt-rock with an infectious pop twist, Denisse captivates her listener by upping the ante at every turn.

While her defined perspective as an artist and impeccable judgement as a producer shine through on "Like a Fiend", it's Denisse's vocal that makes this track unforgettable. There's a dichotomy between breathless restraint and unhinged catharsis that oscillates through the single. It's clear she's in touch with her soft side and her dark side. She understands that you don't have to sacrifice one of them to embrace them both. "Like a Fiend" celebrates the duality within us all and adds a healthy dose of surprise to the modern pop landscape.


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