History of Melanie Martinez in Timeline

Melanie Martinez is an American singer and songwriter who gained recognition in 2012 after participating in season 3 of The Voice. Subsequently, she signed with Atlantic Records and launched her career with the debut single "Dollhouse" and an EP of the same title in 2014. Her unique musical style and visual aesthetic have garnered her a dedicated following.

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April 28, 1995: Melanie Martinez's Birth

On April 28, 1995, Melanie Adele Martinez was born in Astoria, Queens. She is an American singer and songwriter.

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1996: Inspired by 101 Dalmatians

In 1996, after watching 101 Dalmatians, sixteen-year-old Melanie Martinez dyed half of her hair blonde, inspired by Cruella de Vil.

2007: Audiobook Narration

In 2007, Melanie Martinez narrated the audiobooks Voices, In the Time of the Butterflies, and Toys Go Out.

2011: Audiobook Narration

In 2011, Martinez narrated New Stories from the South audiobook.

2012: Rising to Fame

In 2012, Melanie Martinez rose to fame after appearing on season 3 of The Voice, an American television talent show.

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2012: MSG Varsity Talent Show Participation

In 2012, during her junior year of high school, Martinez participated in the MSG Varsity Talent Show, a televised talent competition. She was eliminated in the second round.

2013: Working on Original Material

In 2013, Martinez began working independently on original material, which she spent the majority of the year writing.

February 9, 2014: Release of Dollhouse

On February 9, 2014, Melanie Martinez released her debut single, "Dollhouse".

April 7, 2014: Signing to Atlantic Records

On April 7, 2014, Melanie Martinez signed to Atlantic Records.

May 19, 2014: Release of Dollhouse EP

On May 19, 2014, Melanie Martinez released her debut EP, Dollhouse.

June 2014: Start of the Dollhouse Tour

In June 2014, Melanie Martinez started the Dollhouse Tour to promote her EP.

2014: Audiobook Narration

In 2014, Martinez narrated the audiobook Bronx Masquerade.

2014: Record Deal and Debut

In 2014, Melanie Martinez signed with Atlantic Records and released her debut single "Dollhouse", followed by her debut extended play also named Dollhouse.

March 2015: End of Dollhouse Tour

In March 2015, Melanie Martinez's Dollhouse Tour came to an end.

June 1, 2015: Release of Pity Party

On June 1, 2015, Melanie Martinez released the single "Pity Party", which sampled Lesley Gore's "It's My Party".

August 14, 2015: Release of Cry Baby Album

On August 14, 2015, Melanie Martinez released her debut album, Cry Baby.

August 17, 2015: Lime Crime "Cry Baby" Lipstick Release

On August 17, 2015, Melanie Martinez collaborated with Lime Crime, Inc. to release an exclusive blue lipstick called "Cry Baby".

December 2015: Gingerbread Man Released on SoundCloud

In December 2015, Melanie Martinez's song, "Gingerbread Man", was initially released on SoundCloud.

2015: Debut Album Release

In 2015, Melanie Martinez released her debut studio album, Cry Baby, which would later achieve double platinum certification by the RIAA.

January 2016: Gingerbread Man Released as a Solo Single

In January 2016, Melanie Martinez released "Gingerbread Man" as a solo single.

March 9, 2016: Lime Crime "Teddy Bear" Lipstick Release

On March 9, 2016, Melanie Martinez collaborated with Lime Crime, Inc. to release an exclusive brown lipstick called "Teddy Bear".

May 2016: Release of Pity Party EP

In May 2016, Melanie Martinez released her second EP, Pity Party, in Ireland, Mexico and the UK exclusively.

October 2016: Cry Baby Perfume Milk Commercial Release

In October 2016, Melanie Martinez released a commercial for her fragrance, Cry Baby Perfume Milk, which was distributed by Atlantic, making them the first record label to distribute a fragrance.

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November 2016: Release of Cry Baby's Extra Clutter EP

In November 2016, Melanie Martinez released her third EP, Cry Baby's Extra Clutter, a physical vinyl release of bonus tracks from Cry Baby and Gingerbread Man.

February 24, 2017: Cry Baby Album Certified Platinum

On February 24, 2017, Melanie Martinez's debut album, Cry Baby, was certified Platinum by the RIAA.

December 4, 2017: Timothy Heller's Allegations

On December 4, 2017, Timothy Heller accused Melanie Martinez of sexual assault and rape, alleging it happened two years prior.

December 9, 2017: Martinez's Second Statement

On December 9, 2017, Melanie Martinez released a second statement regarding the allegations, thanking fans and claiming she "would never be intimate with someone without their absolute consent."

December 2017: Sexual Assault Allegations

In December 2017, Martinez was accused of sexual assault by her former friend, Timothy Heller, allegations which Martinez denied.

December 22, 2017: Release of Piggyback on SoundCloud

On December 22, 2017, Melanie Martinez released the song "Piggyback" on SoundCloud, which was believed to be a response to allegations made by Timothy Heller.

May 15, 2019: K-12 Teaser Trailer

On May 15, 2019, Melanie Martinez released a teaser trailer for her second album, K-12.

September 6, 2019: K-12 Album Release

On September 6, 2019, Melanie Martinez released her second album, K-12, which was accompanied by a musical fantasy horror film written and directed by her.

October 13, 2019: Start of K-12 Tour

On October 13, 2019, Melanie Martinez started the K-12 Tour in Washington, D.C. to promote the album.

2019: Release of K-12

In 2019, Martinez released her second studio album, K-12.

January 2020: Announcement of After School EP

In January 2020, Melanie Martinez announced she was working on an EP titled After School, which was to be released in the spring of 2020.

February 10, 2020: Release of Copy Cat

On February 10, 2020, Melanie Martinez released a stand-alone single, "Copy Cat" featuring Tierra Whack.

February 17, 2020: Premature Conclusion of K-12 Tour

On February 17, 2020, Melanie Martinez's K-12 Tour concluded prematurely in Brixton, England due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

April 2020: "Play Date" Popularity Surge

In April 2020, "Play Date" became one of the top 100 most-played songs on Spotify in the US after gaining popularity on TikTok.

June 26, 2020: Release of Fire Drill

On June 26, 2020, Melanie Martinez released a second single from the upcoming EP, "Fire Drill", which had previously featured in the credits of the K–12 film.

September 25, 2020: Release of After School

On September 25, 2020, Melanie Martinez released the EP After School.

2021: Audiobook Narration

In 2021, Martinez narrated the audiobook A Nation of Women - An Early Feminist Speaks Out.

2021: Forbes Under 30 List

In 2021, Melanie Martinez was featured on Forbes' Under 30 list.

February 18, 2023: Teasing Portals Album

On February 18, 2023, Melanie Martinez teased her third studio album, Portals, after archiving all her Instagram posts.

March 31, 2023: Release of Portals Album

On March 31, 2023, Melanie Martinez released her third studio album, Portals.

May 2023: Start of the Portals Tour

In May 2023, Melanie Martinez embarked on the Portals Tour to promote her album Portals.

November 2023: Launch of Portals Perfume

In November 2023, Melanie Martinez announced the launch of Portals Perfume, a collection of four fragrances developed in collaboration with Flower Shop Perfumes.

December 2023: Tunnel Vision Music Video

In December 2023, Melanie Martinez released a music video featuring the song "Tunnel Vision".

2023: Release of Portals

In 2023, Martinez released her third studio album, Portals.

February 2024: Faerie Soirée Music Video

In February 2024, Melanie Martinez released a music video for "Faerie Soirée".

May 2024: Light Shower Music Video

In May 2024, Melanie Martinez released a music video for "Light Shower".

July 19, 2024: Heller Reaffirms Story

On July 19, 2024, Timothy Heller issued a new video statement reaffirming her story, as well as refuting claims that she had "admitted to lying" and describing harassment she received from Martinez's fanbase.