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Once upon a time in New Orleans, Mela Levine’s debut album finally came to life.

Arson Below Sea Level is a bold, entertaining introduction to Levine as both songwriter and storyteller. Whimsical yet meticulously crafted, the album features the talents of three Grammy-winning engineers and thirteen Louisiana-based instrumentalists, blending the city’s unmistakable musical magic with Levine’s unapologetic sass.

Part fairytale, part cautionary tale, this record offers sharp reflections on desire, faith, and the strange beauty of life in a city that is literally below sea level. Told through Levine’s mischievous outlook, Arson Below Sea Level pulls listeners into a world where the sacred and the absurd sit comfortably side by side on the front porch.