About

Mario Kessa is a Melbourne-based artist, producer, audio engineer, and multi-instrumentalist whose music fuses classical piano roots with a forward-thinking pop sound. Classically trained in piano and music theory, with AMEB certifications in both, Mario’s foundation combines technical mastery with artistic vision. His music showcases the evolution of his artistry, blending intricate guitar work and bold synth design with heartfelt songwriting into a sound that’s both diverse and cohesive. This interplay between pop production and live instrumentation has become his distinctive signature sound.

His debut album Better View (2022) and Paradise EP (2020) laid the foundations for his creative vision, introducing listeners to his deeply self-reliant approach to music-making. Through relentless dedication and an unwavering belief in his vision, Mario has refined every facet of his craft — from composition and arrangement to recording, production, engineering, and mastering. His approach reflects both precision and purpose, a seamless balance between intuition and control. Each release stands as an act of complete creative authorship — proof that true independence is not a limitation, but a higher form of artistry.

Now, his sophomore album Journeys marks his most ambitious work to date — a project three years in the making that reflects both his artistic growth and his perseverance. Leading singles such as Tasty, Nature (finding traction on TikTok), One By One, Everywhere, and Melbourne Weather highlight the album’s vision, setting the tone while remaining unified by his refined musicality and self-produced, self-engineered craftsmanship.

Based in Melbourne, Mario Kessa represents the future of independent artistry — a musician who redefines what it means to be self-made in today’s music landscape.