art rock

A Somerville-based rock band with art rock, psychedelia, soul, metal, and alternative influences, Miele captivates with their defining juxtaposition of mystical melodies with heavy rock. Their 2018 album release "Transience" explores mental health and the human condition through multi-layered rock compositions. For Couchfest, Miele vocalist & keyboardist Melissa Nilles will perform rock & pop covers and rock originals solo to kick off the livestream concert. Afterwards, Miele will perform as an acoustic rock duo for Couchfest, with members Cedric Lamour providing guitar and vocals, and Nilles providing piano, vocals, and percussion.

Beacon for Spirits craft a style of music possibly described as “Dream Folk” or “Art Folk”. Coming off of the release of their debut album "There's No Such Thing as Ghosts", the vocal/guitar/violin trio create uncompromisingly emotional, thematic and colorful music. In this endeavor they defy and transcend genre-boundaries, drawing from across the musical spectrum. Beacon for Spirits dip their brush in a vast and varied palette, and the image that listeners are left with is profoundly emotive and uniquely moving.

Beacon for Spirits craft a style of music possibly described as “Dream Folk” or “Art Folk”. Coming off of the release of their debut album "There's No Such Thing as Ghosts", the vocal/guitar/violin trio create uncompromisingly emotional, thematic and colorful music. In this endeavor they defy and transcend genre-boundaries, drawing from across the musical spectrum. Beacon for Spirits dip their brush in a vast and varied palette, and the image that listeners are left with is profoundly emotive and uniquely moving.

A Boston-based rock band with art rock, psychedelia, soul, metal, and alternative influences, Miele captivates with soaring vocals, complex drum and bass rhythms, and their defining juxtaposition of mystical melodies with heavy rock. Their 2018 album release "Transience" explores mental health and the human condition through multi-layered rock compositions.

Miele is a Boston-based alternative rock band pulling from a diverse drawing board of art rock, psychedelia, soul, grunge, metal, and funk influences. Formed in 2014, Miele straddles the line between alt rock and art rock, with soulful female vocals oft compared to Grace Slick or Robert Plant, and startling switches between mystical melodies and grungy/funky/heavy rock. Miele focuses on examination of the intricacies of the human condition by responding through multi-layered rock compositions. They are releasing their debut full length album, Transience, on June 22 at The Burren. They have been featured on TV Programs Don't Forget To Rock, Duck Village Stage Sessions, and WEMF Radio.

Miele is an alternative rock band forged in Cambridge in 2014. 2-time Porchfest alumni, the five-piece alternative rock band with a flair for the psychedelic/grunge/experimental will delight and keep you on your toes with ever-changing original melodies. Miele writes about psychology, nostalgia, love affairs, and an over-medicated society. Miele features vocalist and keyboardist Melissa Nilles, bassist and backup vocalist Cedric Lamour, guitarist Joe Spilsbury, guitarist Vishal Vaswani, and drummer Ray Cohen. We will make you think and also rock the f*** out.

Join us in the lively/lovely backyard space of 139 Elm St from 2-4 PM, and hear more below:
mieletheband.bandcamp.com