Concert Recap: Madilyn Mei at Brushy Street Commons
Singer-songwriter Madilyn Mei performs a sold out show at Brushy Street Commons with support from Ameila Day on Nov. 14.
Photos by Charlotte Keene
Singer-songwriter Madilyn Mei performs a sold out show at Brushy Street Commons with support from Ameila Day on Nov. 14.
Photos by Charlotte Keene
Folk-pop artist Amelia Day opens for Madilyn Mei with an acoustic set filled with songs inspired by mythology, personal relationships, and queerness, including recent single “Lady Los Angeles.”
Folk-pop artist Amelia Day opens for Madilyn Mei with an acoustic set filled with songs inspired by mythology, personal relationships, and queerness, including recent single “Lady Los Angeles.”
Folk-pop artist Amelia Day opens for Madilyn Mei with an acoustic set filled with songs inspired by mythology, personal relationships, and queerness, including recent single “Lady Los Angeles.”
Folk-pop artist Amelia Day opens for Madilyn Mei with an acoustic set filled with songs inspired by mythology, personal relationships, and queerness, including recent single “Lady Los Angeles.”
Folk-pop artist Amelia Day opens for Madilyn Mei with an acoustic set filled with songs inspired by mythology, personal relationships, and queerness, including recent single “Lady Los Angeles.”
Elio Mei, performing under the stage name “Madilyn Mei” connects with a youthful crowd during their Austin show for their 2025 album, A Thousand Songs About It All: Act 1.
Mei strums the ukulele while singing “Speak of the Devil,” a pop tune about their family not accepting their queer identity.
Mei strums the ukulele while singing “Speak of the Devil,” a pop tune about their family not accepting their queer identity.
Mei, donning clown makeup and attire, puts on a whimsical performance complete with puppetry gestures that complement their theatrical set.
Mei, donning clown makeup and attire, puts on a whimsical performance complete with puppetry gestures that complement their theatrical set.
The crowd channels the spirit of Mei’s album, with many of the showgoers outfits inspired by the aesthetic of Mei’s character.
Mei sings their 2023 mellow indie tune “Kleptomaniacrow” to a crowd singing along to the words.
Mei sings their 2023 mellow indie tune “Kleptomaniacrow” to a crowd singing along to the words.
Mei sings their 2023 mellow indie tune “Kleptomaniacrow” to a crowd singing along to the words.
Mei sings their 2023 mellow indie tune “Kleptomaniacrow” to a crowd singing along to the words.
Mei attracts a young audience accessorized with colorful creations like beaded bracelets, eye-catching hats, and patterned pieces.
Though their music is upbeat and reminiscent of showtunes, Mei’s music often deals with more serious themes like bigotry, burnout, feeling out of place and being true to yourself.
Mei nears the end of their performance with a hand puppet show during “One Man Circus.”