Elio Mei
American singer-songwriter
Elio Mei (formerly Madilyn Mei, born November 23, 2002) is an American indie-folk and indie-pop singer-songwriter from San Tan Valley, Arizona, whose whimsical, fantasy-themed music first gained traction on TikTok and YouTube in the early 2020s.
Early life and education
Born and raised in Queen Creek, Arizona, just outside Phoenix, Mei went to high school at Heritage Academy Gateway. Mei began writing songs in fifth grade and played coffee-shop gigs by seventh grade while growing up in the Phoenix area. Before pursuing music full-time, he worked retail and built an online audience of more than 160k followers across platforms.
Career
2020–2022: Online breakout
Mei released early demo projects and the EP Where No One Knows My Name (2022) while appearing on the lineup of ZONA Music Festival 2022 in Phoenix.
2023: To Exist With You
He self-released his debut LP on 23 June 2023 featuring the Addison Grace duet "Sleeping in the Kitchen" and launched his first headlining club dates.
Late 2023: Promise You Won't Scream EP
A six-track Halloween-season EP was issued on 27 October 2023.
2024: The Bard era and Side Quest Tour
Concept EP The Bard (6 September 2024) drew praise for its fantasy storytelling ("Call Me The Bard", "Never the Muse", "Side Quest Song"). The 23-date Side Quest Tour featured immersive cosplay and theatrical staging, documented in a Santa Ana concert review. A Music Connection live review lauded his "gorgeous vocals" and "emotionally intelligent" material.
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