Photo Story: A Recording Session with Mélat
Austin native singer Mélat, begins her first studio session for her sophomore album, recording “Don’t Say a Word”.
Photos by Erika Ramirez

Mélat works with producers at Public Hi-Fi recording studio on Dec.1, recording “Don’t Say a Word”.

Mélat sings “Don’t Say a Word” following with Kyle Crushman on keys.

Aaron Herbster, bass, records his individual session for Mélat’s up-and-coming album. Herbster plays in the austin-based rock band Citizen Banned Radio, with the recent release of their debut EP Out for Blood.

Jimmy Paxson, Los Angeles-based drummer, channels his energy in the recording studio. Paxson has toured and/or recorded with artists like Stevie Nicks.

Austin-based engineer, Grant Eppley, spends his time in the studio with Mélat, mixing “Don’t Say a Word” and an untitled track, soon-to-be released.


Kyle Crusham, keys, composes and produces Mélat’s song “Don’t Say a Word”. Crushman is successfully known for composing the 2014 film Boyhood.


Mélat jumps in the recording booth working with Herbster, Paxson, Eppley, Crushman.

Mélat jumps in the recording booth working with Herbster, Paxson, Eppley, Crushman.


Mélat and Jason Mozersky (right), lounge in the studio after a full-day of recording











