There’s a big wave coming and it’s getting ready to break. M Jones and the Melee is a rock band based out of Oakland, CA. Fronted by guitarist and songwriter M Jones, their theatrical performing style has been likened to that of Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds.

Santa Cruz native M Jones struck out under her own name after bouncing around the bay area music scene for several years, writing songs to come to terms with the grief, anger, and tension of the times. Her songs draw from a number of styles, featuring funky guitar riffs and driving rhythms steeped in roots sensibilities and a healthy dose of psychedelic noise. The Melee formed in August 2019 with the arrival of bass player Justin Vanegas, drummer Jono Costa, and fiddle player Ariel Wang.

M Jones and the Melee will be releasing their debut album, Keep a Weather Eye, in May 2021.

M. Jones and the Melee is:

M. Jones, vocals, guitar, and synths

Jono Costa, drums

Justin Vanegas, bass and vocals

Ariel Wang, fiddle, guitar, and keys