Let's Dance!

I create musical journeys with soul, and want them be heard by ears that resonate, hearts that feel and bodies that sense and move naturally and unselfconsciously. 
I feel fulfilled and joyous knowing people are grooving on the dance floor or enjoying the sonic experience on their couches at home. 

In my work as a psychotherapist and mindfulness teacher in the default world, creating and performing musical journeys has become like guiding a mindfulness practice: high frequency sounds, embodied movement, heart opening, inviting a deeper, purer,  connection to oneself and to others. 

 I love sounds rich in melodic nuance whether through instrumentals or voice, bass frequencies that create resonance deep within the body and have an organic, soulful quality. Whether mid, low or high energy, you will always hear and feel these qualities in my sets. 

Musicophilia (an enhanced appreciation of music) is actual a nervous system process, where we can bring immediate, non-verbal healing through dancing to sonic landscapes that engage multiple brain regions as will as the inner body. So this love that I experience as a DJ is a rich medium for healing through the universal pleasure that comes from immersion in sound. 

Contact me on simonwhitesman@icloud.com

Mel, known as Mae Thorne is a South African-born DJ and music producer based in Washington, D.C. Known for her ability to curate musical journeys, she is known to deliver powerful and punchy melodic house and techno blended with edgy, playful indie dance and deep, soulful melodies. Rooted in the sounds of the 80s and 90s alternative rock she grew up with, Mae Thorne infuses her music with an emotive depth and raw energy that reflect her diverse influences.
What began as a passion for bringing joy to the dancefloor, naturally evolved into a drive to create her own productions. In 2024 she played her debut track, followed by collaborative
singles in late 2024 and mid-2025, marking the start of a growing catalog of original work.
Mae Thorne also embraces her alter ego, “Bad Bitch” first born during her DJ debut in 2021. This persona embodies her ethos of empowerment, reminding audiences to channel their
inner boldness, pursue their dreams fearlessly, and celebrate individuality both on and off the dancefloor

Newest content is on WeR1 - create.wer1.ai

melwatermeyer@gmail.com