Melanie Martinez - HADES: THE SACRIFICE

Melanie Adele Martinez is an American singer-songwriter. Born in Astoria, Queens, and raised in Baldwin, New York, Martinez rose to fame in 2012 after appearing on season 3 of the American television talent show The Voice. Following the show, she was signed to Atlantic Records and released her debut single "Dollhouse", which was certificed 2× platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). It was followed by her debut extended play of the same name (2014).

Haute & Freddy is the dazzling brainchild of Michelle Buzz and Lance Shipp. The duo released their first single, Scantily Clad, sparking a devoted fanbase. The song landed them on Spotify playlists Lorem, Obsessed, and the cover of Fresh Finds, paving the way for their second single, Anti-Superstar, which has been embraced with equal support — earning placements on New Music Friday, Noteable, Limelight, Nightpop, and more. Fast forward to now, and the comment sections are buzzing with fans speaking in Ren Faire lingo, while their shows are filled with attendees crafting their own jester hats, as a mime clown joyfully twists balloon crowns for the rest of the Royal Court — aka H&F's loyal followers. With their debut album on the horizon, Haute & Freddy's momentum is picking up speed, and fans are eagerly awaiting the drop of their next single, Shy Girl, following their latest February release, Fashion Over Function. Their love for theater, obscure synths, and underground club culture runs deep, infusing every track with an audacious energy. The duo moves through their music like runaway carnies, crashing through the veneer of polite society with all the flair of an 18th-century escapade.