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NEW ALBUM OUT NOW on iTunes, Google Play, Amazon, Spotify, Pandora, TIDAL

Melanie’s 11th album “Just Don’t Stop” is set to release next month! Check out her acoustic, piano ballad “Just Don’t Stop” as a sneak peek prerelease on SoundCloud. Words and music; Melanie Edwards. Vocals and piano; Melanie Edwards. Producer and sound engineer; Doug Whipple. Cover art; Kelly Schneider of Kelly Schneider Fine Art. Recorded at Kreeger Studios; American University.

Melanie is now employed with Achieving Mental Victory, located at: 4200 Parliament Place, Suite #510, Lanham, MD. To schedule an appointment with her, please call 301.298.5331.

Melanie performs in the Audubon Bar every Friday night and some select Saturdays at Clyde’s Willow Creek Farm!

Melanie’s award-winning single “Who’s Gonna Color in the Middle?” was just on three episodes of Nickelodeon’s new show I Am Frankie!

Amazon asked Melanie to team up with them for the holidays and share some of her favorite things! Check out her Amazon store and grab some goodies: www.amazon.com/shop/MelanieRyanEdwards

Melanie is on the radio! In case you missed it, her interview with Music Alley Radio via WERA 96.7 FM can be streamed here.

Melanie’s 10th album “Between the Binary (Collector’s Edition)” is set to release Friday, August 4th, 2017! It’s a remastered + revisited version of her debut album “Between the Binary” with unreleased, never-before-heard demos, B-sides, live recordings and studio instrumentals.

Edwards is ranked the #1 songwriter in Washington, DC by The Deli.

Melanie’s award-winning single, “Who’s Gonna Color in the Middle” was just on Pawn Stars!

Melanie Edwards Laboratories is collaborating with GMCFoSho! Check out his work and appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.

Two time Emmy® award-winning composer, Michael Whalen, remixed a cinematic version of Melanie’s latest single"What Happened" for film. “What Happened - (Film Remix)” is a collaborative effort between ©Melanie Edwards Laboratories and ©Michael Whalen Music. Listen on SoundCloud and Spotify.

New single “What Happened” off ninth album “Lorelei” is now available for downloading and streaming on Spotify, Pandora, iTunes, Amazon and SoundCloud.

“What Happened” is still in the Top 40 Charts for Best Singer/Songwriter Releases on iTunes!

This quarter, Melanie is on the front page of Jamsphere, GiGhive, The Deli Magazine, Sivana, MuseBoat Radio and Ourstage!

Edwards is currently serving as a community vaudeville artist with the prestigious National Theatre!

Melanie was proud to be selected as one of nine panelists for the D.C. Commission on the Arts and Humanities 31st Mayor’s Arts Awards; the most prestigious honors in the nation for individual artists, teachers, nonprofit organizations and patrons of the arts.

About Singer/Songwriter Melanie Edwards Melanie Edwards is an award-winning singer, songwriter, pianist, violinist and essayist. She is best known for her hit single “Daniel’s Lane,” winner of several accolades including Ourstage’s “New Music Revolution Achievement Award,” thrice, and “Best Single” in her genre by “Mashable,” which catapulted her into The Deli’s “Top 100 Best Songwriters of NYC.”

Melanie’s popular single “Who’s Gonna Color in the Middle?” received “Best of World Music” three consecutive months. Her single “Sugar” won “Top Achievement Award in Best Singer-Songwriter,” and she was awarded “Best in Jazz” for her ballad “No More Drinking.”

Melanie ranked “Top 100 Best of Pop” on Ourstage in 2015, as well as “Best Singer Songwriter” for her single “The Circle” in the Online Music Awards. Likewise, she won the Damien Rice Lyric Contest for her rendition of Rice’s “9 Crimes” (her version “9 Crimes Response”) as “Best Cover” for Artists Den. Melanie has also been nominated as “Best Singer/Songwriter + Best Original Songwriting” for The Independent Artist Network for the Music Arts.

Melanie was awarded a research grant for songwriting at Can Serrat International Artist Residency in Barcelona (twice), received grants for music and songwriting at Odysseys Artist Residency in Costa Rica, and enjoyed a two month scholarship for music at Arteles Creative Residency Program in Hameenkyro, Finland.

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HOLIDAY BOOKINGS NOW AVAILABLE: For the first time in five years, Melanie will not be touring during the holidays and will resume her usual performance circuit for your festivities! Bookings now available for office celebrations, events, private parties and personal music lessons (songwriting, voice, piano and/or violin). Contact management at [email protected] for rates and customized packages.

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MELANIE EDWARDS - THE LAB (COMPILATION ALBUM) - 50 original songs will be sent to your emails for only $39.99! To order click the donate button on the right, enter the amount + your email address and off they go! For physical CD enter $49.99 ($44.99 + $5.00 shipping/handling) —>

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The Lab is looking for a coder! Email manager Ernie Edwards at [email protected] for deets…xo, M.E.L.

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“Being happy doesn’t mean that everything is perfect. It means you’ve decided to look beyond imperfections.” Dear Lab Mates: So excited to team up with tinybuddha.com as a feature writer for their fabulous site! My essay: Accepting Imperfection and Making Peace with Our “Piece in Progress” details my five-year journey as a musical scientist & new revelations abound! Will be published July 1st, so stay tuned…

#Ganesha #Peru #Denmark #NYC #NC #Texas #DC #France #Finland #Russia #Singapore #Cambodia #Thailand #California #Boston #CostaRica #Spain #Hawaii & my #LabMates … #ThankYou

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Excited about my new “job” this mornin’! Partnering up with @singforhope & @NYMemoryCenter – an agency meeting the needs of folks with #Alzheimers & #dementia – to play #piano as part of #healing #arts series! #grateful #musictherapy #namaste

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Pretty excited & honored to be one of legendary #rock #photographer @RichardBellia’s subjects with this #outtake from our #NYC shoot. Clients include #Nirvana #SonicYouth #DinosaurJr #NeilYoung + many more extraordinary #musicians - Merci #RichardBellia! There’s something about the #French j'adore - bisou bisou! Check out his work: www.richardbellia.com

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#Gstring #violin #hammock #sunshine #happymemorialday

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Melanie Edwards is an award-winning singer, songwriter, pianist, violinist and most recently, essayist for Tiny Buddha, in which her piece ranked #12 out of four million of “Best Tiny Buddha Articles Of All Time.” She is best known for her hit single “Daniel’s Lane” which won several accolades, including Ourstage’s New Music Revolution Achievement Award, thrice. Edwards hit single “Who’s Gonna Color in the Middle?” received Best of World Music three consecutive months, her single “Sugar” won the Top Achievement Award in Best Singer - Songwriter category and she was awarded Best in Jazz for her ballad “No More Drinking” in the spring of 2015. Her single “Daniel’s Lane” was also selected by Mashable for Best Single in her genre, which catapulted her into being ranked as The Deli’s Top 100 Best Songwriters of NYC, since 2010. Furthermore, Edwards ranked Top 100 Best of Pop on Ourstage in 2015, as well as Best Singer Songwriter for her single “The Circle” in the Online Music Awards. Likewise, she won the Damien Rice Lyric Contest for her rendition of Rice’s “9 Crimes” (her version “9 Crimes Response”) as Best Cover for Artists Den.

Edwards has been nominated as Best Singer/Songwriter + Best Original Songwriting for The Independent Artist Network for the Music Arts. She has traveled extensively, writing, recording and performing both internationally in France, Russia, Finland, Spain, Denmark, Thailand, Costa Rica and Peru, as well as domestically in California, Hawaii, Texas, North Carolina, Washington DC and New York City. This summer, she performed in conjunction with the Peru Trade, Tourism and Investment Office in Washington, D.C. at the residence of Luis Miguel Castilla, the Ambassador of Peru, to celebrate Peruvian Design in support of President Barack Obama’s ‘100,000 Strong in the Americas’ initiative. Furthermore, this fall she was selected as a vaudeville artist for the prestigious National Theatre, Washington, DC.

Melanie was awarded a full stipend research grant for songwriting at Can Serrat International Artist Residency in Barcelona, received grants for music and songwriting at Odysseys Artist Residency in Costa Rica and a two month scholarship for music at Arteles Creative Residency Program in Hameenkyro, Finland. In the fall of 2014, she collaborated with Tommy James, legendary pianist and music director of Duke Ellington Orchestra, in Kailua, Hawaii. Edwards was awarded an artistic achievement fellowship to the Savannah College of Art and Design, where she obtained her MFA in media and the performing arts. She is a huge advocate for bridging the arts and sciences, starting her career in nuclear fission. She worked with Uranium 235, learned how to construct nuclear bombs, as well a topics related to the PULSTAR reactor, Pressurized Water Reactor Facility, Neutron Activation and Plasma/Fusion. Her final studies, before building her symphonic laboratory, related to testing the durability of titanium alloy through flight duration.

Edwards is also an expressive, musical therapist with several organizations and partner charities, such as Children’s National Medical Center, United Cerebral Palsy, Sing For Hope, Half the Sky Movement, Heifer International and Shoes for Haitian Girls. She plays bedside performances in hospitals, assisted living quarters, nursing homes and rehabilitation facilities. Edwards services include specialized songwriting to children with autism and terminal illness, as well as senior citizens suffering from dementia and Alzheimer’s. She composes and co-writes music with patients as a means of coping to alleviate emotional, mental and physical stress during different stages of recovery.

Melanie’s music is available on iTunes and Amazon. Email [email protected] for rates and inquiries regarding bookings, creative consultation, songwriting, performance yoga or music therapy.

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Debuting the first heartbreaking single “What Happened” off ninth album ‪#‎Lorelei‬ in February! The single was created by a legendary industry team including Producer/Arranger/Performer Louis Schwadron (David Bowie, Elton John, Rufus Wainwright), Engineer Bryce Goggin (Pavement, Phish, The Ramones) and Assistant Engineer Adam Sachs. The track was mastered by Grammy-nominated Engineer Joe LaPorta (Imagine Dragons, Foo Fighters, The Killers). The single also features Sam Shin on cello & Louis Schwadron on french horn.

Melanie Edwards is an award-winning singer, songwriter, pianist, violinist and most recently, essayist for Tiny Buddha, in which her piece ranked #12 out of four million of “Best Tiny Buddha Articles Of All Time.” She is best known for her hit single “Daniel’s Lane” which won several accolades, including Ourstage’s New Music Revolution Achievement Award, thrice. Edwards hit single “Who’s Gonna Color in the Middle?” received Best of World Music three consecutive months, her single “Sugar” won the Top Achievement Award in Best Singer - Songwriter category and she was awarded Best in Jazz for her ballad “No More Drinking” in the spring of 2015. Her single “Daniel’s Lane” was also selected by Mashable for Best Single in her genre, which catapulted her into being ranked as The Deli’s Top 100 Best Songwriters of NYC, since 2010. Furthermore, Edwards ranked Top 100 Best of Pop on Ourstage in 2015, as well as Best Singer Songwriter for her single “The Circle” in the Online Music Awards. Likewise, she won the Damien Rice Lyric Contest for her rendition of Rice’s “9 Crimes” (her version “9 Crimes Response”) as Best Cover for Artists Den.

Edwards has been nominated as Best Singer/Songwriter + Best Original Songwriting for The Independent Artist Network for the Music Arts. She has traveled extensively, writing, recording and performing both internationally in France, Russia, Finland, Spain, Denmark, Thailand, Costa Rica and Peru, as well as domestically in California, Hawaii, Texas, North Carolina, Washington DC and New York City. This summer, she performed in conjunction with the Peru Trade, Tourism and Investment Office in Washington, D.C. at the residence of Luis Miguel Castilla, the Ambassador of Peru, to celebrate Peruvian Design in support of President Barack Obama’s ‘100,000 Strong in the Americas’ initiative. Furthermore, this fall she was selected as a vaudeville artist for the prestigious National Theatre, Washington, DC.

Melanie was awarded a full stipend research grant for songwriting at Can Serrat International Artist Residency in Barcelona, received grants for music and songwriting at Odysseys Artist Residency in Costa Rica and a two month scholarship for music at Arteles Creative Residency Program in Hameenkyro, Finland. In the fall of 2014, she collaborated with Tommy James, legendary pianist and music director of Duke Ellington Orchestra, in Kailua, Hawaii. Edwards was awarded an artistic achievement fellowship to the Savannah College of Art and Design, where she obtained her MFA in media and the performing arts. She is a huge advocate for bridging the arts and sciences, starting her career in nuclear fission. She worked with Uranium 235, learned how to construct nuclear bombs, as well a topics related to the PULSTAR reactor, Pressurized Water Reactor Facility, Neutron Activation and Plasma/Fusion. Her final studies, before building her symphonic laboratory, related to testing the durability of titanium alloy through flight duration.

Edwards is also an expressive, musical therapist with several organizations and partner charities, such as Children’s National Medical Center, United Cerebral Palsy, Sing For Hope, Half the Sky Movement, Heifer International and Shoes for Haitian Girls. She plays bedside performances in hospitals, assisted living quarters, nursing homes and rehabilitation facilities. Edwards services include specialized songwriting to children with autism and terminal illness, as well as senior citizens suffering from dementia and Alzheimer’s. She composes and co-writes music with patients as a means of coping to alleviate emotional, mental and physical stress during different stages of recovery.

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The New Anti-Valentine’s Theme Song of 2016

Washington-based N.C. native Melanie Edwards debuts ninth album with heartbreaking single

WASHINGTON, D.C. (January 21, 2016): For those who aren’t buying into the Hallmark-induced roses, gifts and romantic dinners this Valentine’s Day, there is no better way to spend the holiday weekend than crying over the best, new breakup song of 2016. Award-winning artist and musical scientist Melanie Edwards bears all for her ninth album with the gut wrenching, post-breakup single, “What Happened.”

The poignant lyrics are the result of a failed relationship spanning six years, an engagement and even a white dress. No walk down the aisle; no fairy tale ending. When the going got tough, the groom-to-be went.

In the same vein as melancholic artists like Damien Rice, Tori Amos, Alanis Morrisette and Adele, the words are poetic, but rich with darkness. “What Happened” gradually builds, blending sweet, delicate music with sorrowful lyrics to resonate with the heartbroken of the world. However, there is a surprising lack of anger that is typically evident in breakup songs. Melanie’s vocals are heavy with grief and despair; the heartbreak is deeper than anger. This is not a one-night stand, a casual fling or even a yearlong affair; this was forever handed back to her on a rusty platter.

To purchase What Happened, click: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/what-happened-single/id1080131289

The single was produced by a legendary industry team including producer/arranger/performer Louis Schwadron (David Bowie, Elton John, Rufus Wainwright); engineer Bryce Goggin (Pavement, Phish, The Ramones); and assistant engineer Adam Sachs. The track was mastered by Grammy nominated engineer Joe LaPorta (Imagine Dragons, Foo Fighters, The Killers).

“The song is an intimate and slowly unfolding arrangement and lyrical message that invites the listener in rather than drowning them out,” explains Schwadron. “We used all warm sounding, acoustic instruments that most people have heard at some point in their lives - piano, cello, horn - in what feels like an intimate space to allow the intimacy of the lyrics to unfold in a natural way.”

Instead of retreating into her own grief, Melanie releases her emotional pain, giving an unveiled look at the depth of her wounds. This theme carries the entire album, Lorelei, which was the name of not only her antique engagement ring, but also the betrayed siren Lorelei, of the German folktale surrounding the famous Lorelei rock.

“I want to share this song with all the sad, heartbroken, angry and depressed people of the world whose chance at forever was ruined,” said Melanie. “Loss is such a profound, universal experience and it relates to everybody. Grief is not a sign of weakness, nor a lack of faith, but rather the price of love.”

Melanie Edwards’ single “What Happened” is available for purchase on iTunes or Amazon starting Feb. 12, 2016: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/what-happened-single/id1080131289

Melanie was also accompanied by Sam Shin on Cello and Louis Schwadron on French Horn. Cover art was photographed by Kelly and Kalina Schneider of Captured Journeys Photography and designed by Jenna Bailey of Artifacturing.

Media: For media inquiries and photos, please contact Michelle McConnell Yelton at 828-980-2883 or [email protected].

About Singer/Songwriter Melanie Edwards Melanie Edwards is an award-winning singer, songwriter, pianist, violinist and essayist. She is best known for her hit single “Daniel’s Lane,” winner of several accolades including Ourstage’s “New Music Revolution Achievement Award,” thrice, and “Best Single” in her genre by “Mashable,” which catapulted her into The Deli’s “Top 100 Best Songwriters of NYC.”

Melanie’s popular single “Who’s Gonna Color in the Middle?” received “Best of World Music” three consecutive months. Her single “Sugar” won “Top Achievement Award in Best Singer-Songwriter,” and she was awarded “Best in Jazz” for her ballad “No More Drinking.”

Melanie ranked “Top 100 Best of Pop” on Ourstage in 2015, as well as “Best Singer Songwriter” for her single “The Circle” in the Online Music Awards. Likewise, she won the Damien Rice Lyric Contest for her rendition of Rice’s “9 Crimes” (her version “9 Crimes Response”) as “Best Cover” for Artists Den. Melanie has also been nominated as “Best Singer/Songwriter + Best Original Songwriting” for The Independent Artist Network for the Music Arts.

Melanie was awarded a full stipend research grant for songwriting at Can Serrat International Artist Residency in Barcelona, received grants for music and songwriting at Odysseys Artist Residency in Costa Rica, and enjoyed a two month scholarship for music at Arteles Creative Residency Program in Hameenkyro, Finland.

To learn more about Melanie Edwards, visit melanieedwardslabs.com.

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