Melt

Melt is a New York-based collective that has emerged as a leading voice in the modern 'soul-pop' or 'indie-soul' revival. Formed originally during their time at various East Coast universities, the band quickly outgrew the 'college band' label through rigorous touring and a highly sophisticated approach to arrangement.

Their sound identity is defined by the interplay between Veronica Stewart-Frommer's powerful, theater-trained vocals and a tight-knit rhythm section complemented by a prominent horn line. Musically, they sit at the intersection of 1970s soul, modern indie rock, and the improvisational spirit of the jam band circuit. They are often grouped with contemporaries like Lawrence and Sammy Rae & The Friends, forming a scene characterized by high technical proficiency, joyful aesthetics, and a rejection of the irony often found in indie rock. Critical consensus highlights their ability to translate high-energy live performances into polished studio recordings without losing the 'human' element of the music. They represent a shift toward 'maximalist' indie music that embraces brass, keys, and complex vocal harmonies.