Michaela Melián

Michaela Melián is a multifaceted German artist, musician, and composer known for her genre-blurring work that weaves together sound, visual art, and storytelling. A founding member of the eclectic Munich band F.S.K. (Freiwillige Selbstkontrolle) since 1980, she’s also carved out a vibrant solo career exploring themes of memory, place, and identity through layered soundscapes. Her projects often incorporate field recordings, spoken word, and atmospheric electronics, as heard in releases like *Music from a Frontier Town* and the introspective *Always There. My Life with Tinnitus*, which reflects on her personal experience with the condition.

Beyond music, Melián’s art practice includes installations, radio plays, and multimedia collaborations, earning her recognition in both gallery and experimental music circles. Tracks like *Monaco* and *Los Angeles* showcase her knack for evoking vivid narratives tied to specific locations, while *Convention Manifesto* hints at her engagement with sociopolitical ideas. Based in Munich, she also shares her expertise as a professor of time-based media, bridging creativity and academia with a quietly revolutionary spirit.

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