An R-rated children’s book. That’s exactly how I would describe Melanie Martinez’s debut LP, Cry Baby. Released on Friday, Aug. 14 — almost a year and a half after the release of her ...

Twenty-year-old Melanie Martinez's debut album Cry Baby tackles childhood themes but turns them into musical metaphors for darker feelings surrounding broken family and romantic relationships.

Melanie Martinez is known for her whimsical ... to express how much the room felt like a live-action version of her ‘Cry Baby’ aesthetic. Her kitchen was a nostalgic dream, featuring retro ...