Melanie MacLaren’s track “Bloodlust” is perfect for fans of haunting lo-fi folk like Phoebe Bridgers.

She independently released her debut EP, Kill My Time, in 2022, catching the attention of Tone Tree Distribution. Soon after, she signed with them, secured playlist spots, and released a second EP, Tadpole Emporium, with Dublin songwriter Lorkin O’Reilly, which they toured in the UK and Ireland.

In April 2023, she dropped her second solo EP, Tourist, which earned over 2.5 million streams and playlist features like Spotify Fresh Finds. Following its release, Melanie embarked on her first U.S. headline tour, playing 25 shows. She has opened for artists like Charlie Starr (Blackberry Smoke) and shared stages with Jessica Lea Mayfield and Ciaran Lavery.