Melissa D
Burlington, Vermont, United States
About
Melissa Durkee Moorhouse, known artistically as Melissa D, hails from the rolling hills of rustic Vermont, USA. Her music is earthy, chill, and holistic—perfect for those seeking calm, connection, and a touch of lighthearted fun. A classically trained vocalist, Melissa’s journey spans from fronting the rock band The Alley Katz, where she shared the stage with musicians like Joe Moore (Pork Tornado—Jon Fishman of <a href="spotify:artist:5wbIWUzTPuTxTyG6ouQKqz" data-name="Phish">Phish</a>) and <a href="spotify:artist:6FV7vG3YdZqITxCEbUK98Y" data-name="Benjamin Orr">Benjamin Orr</a>(<a href="spotify:artist:6DCIj8jNaNpBz8e5oKFPtp" data-name="The Cars">The Cars</a>), to co-creating the folk-rock collaboration CHILL with <a href="spotify:artist:3MEipJgjsFRQLCmKnEBNwc" data-name="Mike Cressey">Mike Cressey</a>. Since 2016, Melissa has quietly forged her own musical path, recording and releasing her solo work from her small rural home in New England. Partnering with producers <a href="spotify:artist:7oP2jyBLXav6Q3BEX113Dj" data-name="Clint Bierman">Clint Bierman</a> (<a href="spotify:artist:24TXHCjkgXjqrTAhFdnBRD" data-name="The Grift">The Grift</a>), <a href="spotify:artist:2TXkGsb5lfTHPbQ2kmni2L" data-name="Kristina Stykos">Kristina Stykos</a>, <a href="spotify:artist:0Zf1IdIinFdkRxuufxoJBi" data-name="Phil Henry">Phil Henry</a> and most recently <a href="spotify:artist:55zeUCVLgAooLgGmuxY5gK" data-name="Colin McCaffrey">Colin McCaffrey</a>, she has chosen to bypass the traditional industry grind—big tours, record deals, and relocation—in favor of an independent, soul-driven approach. Despite no label, corporate sponsorship, or major promotion, Melissa D's soothing, heartfelt songs have reached thousands of listeners worldwide. Her music has been featured on Vermont Public, Women of Substance Radio, and Sip-N-Stream, among others. Her song "Little Girl" (the title track from her solo EP) was nominated for Best Song of America (American Roots genre) in the 2021 InterContinental Music Awards.
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