Along with new music, Melanie Martinez's "CRY BABY" track "Play Date" has proven a true pop sensation in recent weeks, earning RIAA gold certification alongside over 314 million global streams.

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Melanie Martinez is seen in an image from the trailer for hew new album, "Portals." Credit: Atlantic Records By Frank Lovece Special to Newsday Updated February 22, 2023 ...

Regarding her new single “Pity Party,” she said, “This was during my second session with Kara DioGuardi. It was awesome to write that song because I love music from the 50s and 60s.

K-12 reinforced Martinez's dedication to exploring themes and stories beyond just her music. Her wardrobe changes to fit the ideas being expressed and her music videos are full of iconography.

Martinez was recently nominated at the 2020 Billboard Music Awards in the Top Soundtrack category for K-12. She was originally set to embark on a K-12 tour this summer, but the COVID-19 pandemic ...

Singer-songwriter Melanie Martinez returns after a four-year hiatus with her new album and accompanying film, “K-12,” which was released on Sept. 6. The album highlights many of the struggles we face ...