Melanie Martinez Releases New Album 'HADES' via Atlantic

Melanie Martinez Descends Into 'HADES' With New 18-Track Album

The fourth studio album from the Atlantic Records artist marks the first half of a dystopian double-album project featuring singles 'Possession' and 'Disney Princess.'

Marcus J. Delany

Mar 26, 2026, 5:24 PM PT · 1 min read

Melanie Martinez performing live — Photo: İremeris / CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons

THE RUNDOWN

Melanie Martinez released her fourth studio album, HADES, on March 27, 2026.
The album features 18 tracks and was released through Atlantic Records.
This project is the first installment of a planned double album.
Featured singles on the record include 'Possession' and 'Disney Princess.'
The album's narrative focuses on dystopian themes and cinematic storytelling.

Melanie Martinez has officially released her highly anticipated fourth studio album, HADES, today, March 27, 2026. The 18-track project is available now through Atlantic Records. This release serves as the first installment of an ambitious double album project that marks a bold new chapter in the artist's career.

The album explores dark, dystopian themes that depart from the whimsical aesthetics of Martinez's earlier work. HADES was preceded by the singles "Possession" and "Disney Princess," which set the tone for the record's experimental and cinematic sound. According to Melodic Magazine, the new tracks showcase Martinez’s evolution as a primary songwriter and producer.

Martinez continues her tradition of building intricate visual worlds to accompany her music. BroadwayWorld reports that the HADES era is designed as a larger narrative experience, following the conceptual success of 2023’s Portals. Fans can currently stream the full 18-track collection on platforms including Apple Music and Spotify.