A fixture of the Austin, Texas electronic community since the mid-1980s, DJ Mel is now a nationally-recognized name thanks to his popular sets at high-profile music festivals such as Lollapalooza. Unlike some flash-in-the-pan DJs who will often get too caught up in specific niches or trendy styles, DJ Mel is concerned only with his main duty as a party DJ, which is to adapt to the crowd and vibe of the evening to keep people on the dance floor. Whether he's spinning modern electro, 1990s indie rock mash-ups or classic pop songs, his style is encompassing enough to likely appeal to most anyone who happens to catch one of his high-energy sets.