by Jane Lambert

VIDEO VOYAGEUR: 3 Q’S WITH AMANA MELOME’

With her single “Con C.ALMA” and accompanying video, Amana Melome’ continues to create a space that is both deeply personal and quietly powerful.

“Con C.ALMA” is more than just a song. It’s a reflection of her philosophy on creativity, presence and moving through life at your own rhythm.

Filmed in the flower lined streets of Southern Spain and in her own creative studio, the video captures the calm, colour and intention that define this new chapter of her artistic journey. Rooted in themes of self-trust, patience and inner alignment, “Con C.ALMA” feels like a gentle invitation to slow down and reconnect both with ourselves and with the world around us.

We spoke with Melome’ about the symbolism behind the visuals, the spontaneous process of bringing the video to life and why flowers became the central metaphor for this beautifully unhurried release.

Tell us the story of this song, why did you choose to visualize this song specifically in this way?

Con C.Alma is a song about doing things on your own way at your own pace, without letting the world rush you.

I felt flowers were very symbolic for the sentiment behind the song. You can’t rush a flower to bloom, and you can’t expect one flower to be exactly like another either! Just like people!

The intention was to create a video that felt elegant yet simple, colourful and calming like sunshine.

What was the inspiration behind this new video (visuals, storyline, etc.)?

I intentionally inserted flowers in all of the visuals for this song! I made a wire flower for the cover of the single, I am wearing big flower earrings in the video and I am walking and dancing around the beautiful flower lined streets of Andalusia in Southern Spain.

There is a softness dancing with the boldness of the images, a calm and colourful sultry meets don’t mess with me vibe hahaha! I thought after waltzing around these beautiful streets, orange trees and fountains, ending up in my studio was the perfect ending to the story line.

Lighting my candles and painting, with flowers in my hair. This is my actual studio where I paint and record music, so it encapsulates my essence in a perfect way!

What was the process of making the video?

I had the vision of the vibe I wanted to create, and called in my good friend and amazing makeup artist Kirsten (shoutout to @kirstenpromakeup) who is always game to get creative together!

I pulled the clothes and accessories from my closet. Once I explained my vision, she found a walking map of the flower-lined streets in the area, and off we went!

2 iPhones in hand and a tripod! We walked through all of the areas, I sang the song through once (sometimes twice) at each, and we kept it moving. Once I left her, I drove to my studio…and it hit me: that could be a perfect closing scene! Super unplanned I filmed all of the studio images by myself! Opening the door, to lighting the candles, to painting and dancing in the mirror. I was just imagining fun edits…and I happened to have two big white flowers in my studio (the last of a bouquet gifted to me on my birthday a few days before). I chose my favorite clips and the rest is history!

I am very happy with how the video turned out!

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12.16.25

by Jane Lambert

Ending the Year on a High Note: Amana Melomé’s “Con C.ALMA”

Amana Melomé closes out the year on a bright, soul lifting note with “Con C.ALMA,” a track that feels like both a celebration and a gentle exhale.

It’s the kind of song that fits perfectly into that reflective space between years. It’s upbeat without being frantic, warm without trying too hard and grounded in a sense of gratitude.

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After several years away from releasing music, Melomé returns with a sound that’s joyful, relaxed and quietly confident. The groove carries an easy bounce, while her vocals glide with a calm assurance that suggests she’s exactly where she needs to be. Rather than pushing for attention, she lets the song’s energy speak for itself.

The title translates from Spanish as “with calm,” hints at the song’s deeper intention. By highlighting alma, the soul, Melomé frames the song as a reminder to move through life at your own pace, especially as the year winds down and reflection sets in. It’s an upbeat message delivered with softness – stay present, trust the timing and don’t let the noise rush you.

Jazz pianist Deron Johnson adds an elegant sparkle to the track, his playing light and responsive, giving the song lift without overwhelming its relaxed mood. The collaboration between Melomé and Johnson feels effortless, even more impressive knowing it was recorded across continents. Together they create a sound that is open, sun-touched and quietly celebratory.

“Con C.ALMA” works beautifully as a year end release. It’s a track that invites dancing and introspection in equal measure. It’s hopeful without being naive, joyful without being loud. As the first single from Melomé’s upcoming album Recalibration to be released in the new year, it sets the tone for what feels like a new chapter rooted in balance, ease and intention.

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12.29.10

by wesleyambrecht

Goldenboy to Release New LP in February

Shon Sullivan, a native of Diamond Bar, CA, who has toured with Spain and Elliott Smith, and opened for Bright Eyes, Stephen Malkmus, and Grandaddy under the alias Goldenboy, will release a new on album of February 8th. Entitled Sleepwalker, the album was written by Sullivan, demoed in his garage studio and later recorded with full band in two different southern California studios.