‘DEATH’ is a powerful and emphatic new release from the returning Melanie Martinez

The track ushers in a new era as the release of her new album PORTALS comes March 31st. 

The track ushers in a new era as the release of her new album PORTALS comes March 31st.

Widely renowned as a fiercely unique and one of a kind artist, Melanie Martinez is someone who has consistently released tracks that continue to cement her status as one alternative pop’s most expansive and exciting artists, and new single ‘DEATH’ shows that she won’t be relinquishing that title anytime soon.

The track is the opener and first single from her upcoming new album PORTALS, and is an immersive showcase of what is hopefully yet to come. From the cryptic nature of the artist’s announcements and the lore that surrounds her, there is so much to sink your teeth into here and explore, with the track itself just one part of a much larger puzzle. Fortunately, the track is laced full of fun moments, and works either as part of this overarching narrative or just the artist’s excellent brand of immersive alt-pop depending on how deep you want to venture. From the boldness of the soundscape to the artist’s signature, all-encompassing vocals ‘DEATH’ is the start of a new era for Melanie Martinez that bodes well for the future.