Kenelis

Kenelis is a United Kingdom alternative rock group, active since 2003, fronted and founded by Mel Sanson. The band’s sound starts in alt rock and develops into a faster punk rock style. It is associated with alternative rock, grunge and punk.

History and releases

The band releases two albums: Remember How It Felt and Fake. After Fake appears, Sanson moves to Brighton, and the group is made up of Brighton-based musicians. Kenelis continues to write and record new material, with production by Chris Coulter of Arcane Roots.

Live activity and recognition

Kenelis shares stages with Reuben, You Me at Six, The Blackout, Fightstar, Ghost of a Thousand and The Levellers, including Mark Chadwick. The band also plays a wide range of festivals and venues, among them the Rock Sound Cave at Guilfest for three consecutive years, several UK Pride events in London, Nottingham, Brighton, Cardiff, Bristol, Birmingham, Derby and Sheffield, and Toronto Pride. London venues listed for the group include the IndigO2, Relentless Garage, Borderline, Monto Water Rats, Jamm, 229 and The Cobden Club.

Media coverage and awards

Kenelis receives exposure through MTV USA, Student TV, XFM, Total Rock Radio, Metal Head Radio and other national and international radio stations. The group wins FeedMe Music’s band of the month in London, and also receives NMT band of the year and G3 magazine’s band of the year.