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Melanie Martinez @ Ziggo Dome, Amsterdam

CONCERT REVIEW: Melanie Martinez Takes Trilogy Tour To Amsterdam

Eight years have passed since we first saw Melanie Martinez step onto a Dutch stage. Back then, her debut album Cry Baby had already taken the music world by storm, and she performed to a packed crowd at Melkweg’s Max room, a 1500-capacity venue that had sold out months in advance. As her popularity soared, she graduated to bigger venues during the K-12 tour. But it was her latest album Portals that marked the beginning of her arena shows across Europe.

Now, with the Portals era winding down, Martinez embarked on what could only be described as her version of Taylor Swift’s iconic Eras Tour. Dubbed the Trilogy Tour, this concert series would highlight the full spectrum of her three-album career. For Dutch fans, this meant another step up in venue size, landing her at the 17,500-capacity Ziggo Dome—the country’s largest venue for pure music performances.

Despite the significant increase in capacity from the 7,000 seats of her Portals tour, Martinez nearly filled the venue to its brim. Both rings were open, and the floor was packed with eager fans, ready for a memorable night.

For many, the real thrill of the evening lay in the rare opportunity to hear some of Martinez’s older songs live, tracks she hadn’t performed in years. Songs like Cry Baby, Show & Tell, and Teacher’s Pet took fans on a nostalgic journey through her earlier eras.

The show itself was a spectacle. Martinez’s performance was enhanced by a massive, ever-changing stage setup, with a particularly dramatic transformation for the Portals portion of the show. This album, after all, follows Cry Baby’s journey into the afterlife, and the stage design, not to mention of course Melanie Martinez‘s outfit, reflected that shift in tone and environment.

But it wasn’t just the stage that made this show stand out. Martinez brought a full crew of dancers, just as she had during her previous K-12/Portals tours. Together, they recreated scenes from her music videos and the full-length movie accompanying the K-12 album. Fireworks and pyrotechnics also made appearances throughout the evening, adding even more energy to an already unforgettable performance.

Hearing the older songs live again was a highlight for many fans, especially since Martinez had previously stuck to performing tracks from her latest albums while on tour. However, there was a bit of disappointment when some of these earlier songs were shortened to make room for the lengthier tracks from Portals. Despite this minor letdown, the Amsterdam show will surely be fondly remembered by the nearly 17,000 fans in attendance.

Below you’ll find a gallery from the extraordinary evening with photos from Martinez’s iconic K-12 outfit during the final songs of the K-12 portion of the show, to the intricate costume of the creature that Cry Baby becomes in the afterlife. This show was a true celebration of Melanie Martinez’s journey as an artist—one that her Dutch fans won’t soon forget.

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Melanie Martinez @ AFAS Live, Amsterdam

Melanie Martinez Announces New ‘Trilogy Tour’ Dates

Great news for the European Melanie Martinez fans!

Since Melanie Martinez’s debut album Cry Baby, Martinez has only played the album for which she was on tour live on that tour. This year, Melanie Martinez shook it up a bit, going on the ‘Trilogy Tour’, in which she played a more balanced mix of songs, as is the norm in the industry.

Luckily for the European and UK fans, Martinez is now taking the Trilogy Tour overseas as well, playing shows across the continent in September and October, playing some of her biggest shows in Europe to date.

Check out all the tour dates on the poster below and make sure to be alert for when tickets go on sale.

Melanie Martinez Trilogy Tour EU-UK
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Melanie Martinez @ AFAS Live, Amsterdam

Melanie Martinez Dazzles Fans With ‘FAERIE SOIRÉE’ Music Video

In a surprising and delightful turn for fans, Melanie Martinez has released the much-anticipated music video for her enchanting track FAERIE SOIRÉE. The song is from her latest album, PORTALS. The music video comes just a day after announcing the release on her social media platforms.

Melanie Martinez is known for her unique blend of visual artistry and musical talent. With this music video, she has once again captured the hearts of her audience.

Taking to Instagram yesterday, she shared a glimpse of what to expect. Then, today, she announced the release of the music video on her socials. Accompanied by a caption that read: “extended the music on this one to give you more time to dance.” .True to her word, the FAERIE SOIRÉE music video delivers not just an extended version of the song but a mesmerizing visual feast that invites viewers into a whimsical, otherworldly experience.

READ MORE: Melanie Martinez Brings ‘PORTALS’ To Ecstatic Amsterdam Crowd

A Visual and Musical Feast

Martinez‘s dedication to her craft is evident in every frame of the video. It seamlessly blends fantasy elements with her signature dark, fairy-tale aesthetic. The extended music allows for a deeper immersion into the faerie-themed world Martinez has crafted.

Fans of Melanie Martinez will not be disappointed with the attention to detail and creativity that has gone into the production of FAERIE SOIRÉE. From the intricate costumes and sets to the captivating choreography. Everything about this release showcases Melanie Martinez‘s unique vision and musical evolution.

Conclusion: A Magical Musical Journey

As FAERIE SOIRÉE makes its rounds on social media and music platforms, it’s clear that Melanie Martinez has once again set a high bar for artistic expression in music videos. Her ability to connect with fans through her art and extend an invitation to dance and dream is what makes this release not just a music video but a magical moment in her continuing musical journey.

Check out the music video for FAERIE SOIRÉE and let us know what you think!

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Melanie Martinez @ AFAS Live, Amsterdam

CONCERT REVIEW: Melanie Martinez Brings PORTALS To Ecstatic Amsterdam Crowd

In a highly anticipated return to The Netherlands since the onset of the pandemic, Melanie Martinez graced Amsterdam with her presence for an unforgettable performance, marking her largest show in the city to date. The venue, which had sold out its 6,000 tickets months in advance, buzzed with excitement as fans eagerly awaited the hauntingly theatrical spectacle accompanying Martinez’s third album, PORTALS.

Unlike her previous works that delved into the intricacies of Cry Baby‘s life, both at home and in school, PORTALS takes a poignant turn as Cry Baby meets her demise, paving the way for a captivating rebirth showcased in Martinez’s stage persona. The concert, captured in photos at the bottom of this page, revealed Martinez not as the familiar Cry Baby character but as her transformed, reborn self.

The setlist, a deliberate nod to Martinez’s consistency, offered no surprises. Echoing the structure of the Cry Baby and K-12 tours, the concert featured a complete rendition of the album from start to finish, including the deluxe edition tracks. The stage, a theatrical marvel, boasted a massive screen that dynamically shifted with each song, projecting the atmospheric essence or segments from the accompanying music videos. The visual spectacle extended to inflatable mushrooms, a life-sized descending spider web during Spider Web, and a talented ensemble of dancers and musicians sharing the stage with Martinez.

While the production may not have reached the elaborate heights of the K-12 tour, it undeniably delivered a theatrically pleasing experience, a hallmark of Melanie Martinez‘s creative ingenuity. Overall, the show, possibly affected by the album not reaching the same meteoric success as K-12” or Cry Baby, may not have surpassed initial sky-high expectations. However, it remains a visual feast and a testament to Martinez’s continued commitment to pushing creative boundaries.

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Melanie Martinez Portals

Melanie Martinez Releases Music Video For ‘VOID’

After already teasing the release of her music video for VOID for a couple of days, Melanie Martinez has now officially given us the masterpiece that is the video.

Adding to her world of unique aesthetics and dark pop, Martinez pushes boundaries with her mesmerizing track from the latest record, PORTALS, released on March 31st this year. The captivating music video further amplifies her artistic vision.

Check out the video below and let us know what you think of it!

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Melanie Martinez Teases Music Video For ‘VOID’

Three days ago, American singer-songwriter Melanie Martinez started teasing the music video for VOID on her social media platforms, sharing a cryptic short video clip that hinted at the mysterious world she was about to unveil.

This mesmerizing track is taken from her latest record, PORTALS, which was released on March 31st of this year. With her unique blend of dark pop and visually stunning aesthetics, Martinez continues to push boundaries and create a world of her own and this music video will surely add to that.

Now, Martinez has announced that the music video will be dropping at 10 am ET / 7 am PT, together with another teaser.

You can check out the new teaser below and let us know whether or not you are excited for the video!