Dollhouse (EP)

Dollhouse
EP by
Melanie Martinez
ReleasedMay 19, 2014
GenreIndie pop
Length16:07
LabelAtlantic
Producer
Melanie Martinez chronology
Dollhouse
(2014) 		Cry Baby
(2015)
Singles from Dollhouse
  1. "Dollhouse"
    Released: February 9, 2014
  2. "Carousel"
    Released: September 1, 2014

Dollhouse is the debut extended play (EP) by American singer-songwriter Melanie Martinez, released on May 19, 2014, by Atlantic Records and Warner/Chappell.[1] The EP was primarily produced and co-written by hip hop duo Kinetics & One Love.[2] Dollhouse peaked at number four on the Billboard Heatseekers Albums chart.

Background

On April 7, 2014, it was reported by Marketwired that Martinez had signed to Atlantic Records. It was also announced that Martinez would release her[a] debut extended play on May 19, 2014, and would go on a tour promoting the EP beginning on June 4, 2014.[3]

Chart performance

Dollhouse spent 13 weeks on the Billboard Heatseekers Albums chart, where it peaked at number four on June 7, 2014.[4]

Chart (2014) Peak position
US Heatseekers Albums (Billboard)[4] 4

Track listing

All tracks are written by Melanie Martinez, Tim Sommers, and Jeremy Dussolliet, except where noted. All tracks are produced by Kinetics & One Love, except where noted

No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Dollhouse"  3:52
2."Carousel"  3:50
3."Dead to Me"  3:30
4."Bittersweet Tragedy"
Robopop4:49
Total length:16:07

Tour

Dollhouse Tour
Tour by Melanie Martinez
LocationUnited States
Associated albumDollhouse
Start dateJune 4, 2014
End dateMarch 13, 2015
Legs3
No. of shows37
Supporting acts
  • AJR
  • Dresses
  • Mike Squillante
Melanie Martinez concert chronology

The Dollhouse Tour was the first concert tour by American singer-songwriter Melanie Martinez, to promote her debut EP Dollhouse, consisting of three legs. The tour began on June 4, 2014 in Philadelphia and concluded on March 13, 2015 in Pittsburgh.

Set list

Source:[5]

  1. "Mad Hatter"
  2. "Carousel"
  3. "Alphabet Boy"
  4. "Bittersweet Tragedy"
  5. "Dead to Me"
  6. "Pacify Her"
  7. "Cry Baby"
  8. "Cake"
  9. "Dollhouse"

Tour dates

List of U.S. concerts showing dates, venue, and opening act[6][7][8]
Date City Venue Opening act(s)
June 4, 2014 Philadelphia World Café Live Dresses
Mike Squillante
June 5, 2014 Norfolk FM Backstage
June 7, 2014 Asheville The Lab Dresses
Mike Squillante
Ashley Heath
June 9, 2014 Nashville High Watt Dresses
Mike Squillante
June 10, 2014 Atlanta Vinyl
June 12, 2014 Carrboro Cat's Cradle
June 14, 2014 Charlottesville The Southern
June 15, 2014 Baltimore Soundstage
June 16, 2014 Vienna Jammin' Java
June 18, 2014 Portland Port City Music Hall
June 19, 2014 Boston Middle East
June 21, 2014 Providence The Met
June 24, 2014 New York City Marlin Room
November 9, 2014 Dallas House of Blues Mike Squillante
November 11, 2014 Denver Larimer Lounge
November 12, 2014 Salt Lake City Kilby Court
November 14, 2014 Seattle El Corazon Lounge
November 15, 2014 Portland White Eagle
November 17, 2014 San Francisco The Chapel
November 19, 2014 San Diego Voodoo Room
November 20, 2014 Los Angeles The Mint
November 22, 2014 Santa Ana Constellation Room
November 24, 2014 Phoenix Pub Rock
January 22, 2015 Hamden Space AJR
January 23, 2015 Boston Brighton Music Hall
January 24, 2015 Albany The Hollow
January 27, 2015 Vienna Jammin' Java
January 28, 2015 Philadelphia World Café Live
January 29, 2015 New York City Bowery Ballroom
February 2, 2015 Detroit The Shelter
February 3, 2015 Cleveland Cambridge Room
February 5, 2015 Columbus The Basement
February 6, 2015 Indianapolis Deluxe
February 8, 2015 Madison The Frequency
February 10, 2015 Chicago Lincoln Hall
February 12, 2015 St. Louis Off Broadway
February 13, 2015 Kansas City Midland Theatre
March 13, 2015 Pittsburgh Club AE

Notes

  1. ^ Martinez uses she/her and they/them pronouns. This article uses she/her pronouns for consistency.

References

  1. ^ "Melanie Martinez", Atlantic Records, July 16, 2015
  2. ^ Rachel Mcrady, "Martinez Releases Haunting "Dollhouse" Single", US Weekly
  3. ^ "Melanie Martinez Opens Her "Dollhouse"; Celebrated Singer/Songwriter Sets Debut EP, Showcased by Haunting New Single, "Dollhouse"". April 7, 2014. Retrieved December 27, 2016 – via Marketwired on Yahoo! Finance.
  4. ^ a b "Melanie Martinez Chart History (Heatseekers Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved May 16, 2019.
  5. ^ "Melanie Martinez Average Setlists of tour: Dollhouse Tour | setlist.fm". www.setlist.fm. Retrieved May 13, 2024.
  6. ^ santilli, mj (April 15, 2014). "The Voice: Melanie Martinez Set to Release Dollhouse EP, Announces Tour Dates". mjsbigblog. Retrieved February 26, 2023.
  7. ^ "Melanie Martinez Announces "Dollhouse Tour – Part Two"". Digital Tour Bus. September 25, 2014. Retrieved February 26, 2023.
  8. ^ "Melanie Martinez Adds 3rd Leg to "The Dollhouse Tour"". Digital Tour Bus. November 24, 2014. Retrieved February 26, 2023.