Melanie Martinez, 29, is a Dominican-Puerto Rican artist known for her eccentric, childlike yet dark aesthetic. With split-dyed pastel hair, doll-like features, and a whimsical style, she blends innocence with edginess. Her albums (Cry Baby, K-12, Portals) explore themes of duality and societal critique. A synesthete, she crafts surreal visuals tied to music. Melanie collects oddities, journals vivid dreams, and embraces nostalgia, quirky rituals, and a deep love for nature and storytelling.