Singer-songwriter Meels grew up among the redwoods of Northern California, where music was as constant as the ocean air. Born Amelia Einhorn and raised in Mill Valley, she was steeped in the sounds of John Denver, Iris DeMent, The Beatles, and Peter, Paul and Mary. After studying Recorded Music at NYU’s Clive Davis Institute, she began shaping a sound all her own—one that blends folk, country, and bluegrass into what she calls “Critter Country.”
Her debut EP, Tales from a Bird’s Bedroom (2024), introduced her as a striking new voice in indie folk, praised by Earmilk for its “rich sonics, evocative storytelling, and expressive vocal lines.” Since returning to the West Coast, Meels has shared stages with Old Crow Medicine Show, Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Molly Tuttle, and Kaitlin Butts.
Recent singles The Wizard, Willow Song and Vultures showcase her signature mix of humor, heart, and vulnerability—turning personal stories into universal anthems. Inspired by Johnny Cash, Joan Baez, Paul McCartney, and John Prine, Meels writes with the warmth of an old soul and the curiosity of a new one.
