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Void (song)

"Void" is a song by American singer-songwriter Melanie Martinez. It was released through Atlantic Records on March 29, 2023, as the second single from her[a] third studio album, Portals.[1] Commercially, it peaked on the Billboard Hot 100 at number 61.[2] The song received a music video directed by Martinez.[3]

"Void"
Single by Melanie Martinez
from the album Portals
B-side"Evil"
ReleasedMarch 29, 2023 (2023-03-29)
Length
  • 4:07 (album version)
  • 3:32 (radio edit)
LabelAtlantic
SongwriterMelanie Adele Martinez
ProducerMelanie Martinez
Melanie Martinez singles chronology
"Death"
(2023)		 "Void"
(2023)		 "Evil"
(2023)
Music video
"Void" on YouTube

Background and release

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"Void" is one of the only songs Martinez released that she has solely written and produced, the other being "Light Shower" which is also from Portals.[4] The song became Martinez' second original song to chart on the US Billboard Hot 100 and aswell highest charting song to date, reaching number 61.[5][6] On June 13, 2023, a music video for the song premiered and debuted with nearly a million views within its first seven hours of release.[7][8] "Void" was nominated at the 2023 MTV Video Music Award for Best Visual Effects but ultimately lost to Taylor Swift's "Anti-Hero". On September 26, 2025, the song was released on a physical 4-inch vinyl format which featured "Evil" as the B-side.[9][10]

Accolades

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Awards and nominations for "Void"
Organization Year Category Result Ref.
MTV Video Music Awards 2023 Best Visual Effects Nominated [11]

Personnel

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  • Melanie Adele Martinez – vocals
  • Mitch McCarthy – drums
  • Melanie Martinez – producer
  • CJ Baran – engineer
  • Mitch McCarthy – mixing
  • Emerson Mancini – mastering

Charts

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Weekly charts

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Weekly chart performance for "Void"
Chart (2023) Peak
position
Canada Hot 100 (Billboard)[12]51
Global 200 (Billboard)[13]87
Ireland (IRMA)[14]51
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[15] 8
UK Singles (OCC)[16]44
US Billboard Hot 100[2]61
US Hot Rock & Alternative Songs (Billboard)[17]5
US Pop Airplay (Billboard)[18]23

Year-end charts

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Year-end chart performance for "Void"
Chart (2023) Position
US Hot Rock & Alternative Songs (Billboard)[19] 36

Release history

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Release dates and formats for "Void"
Region Date Format(s) Label Ref.
Various March 29, 2023 Atlantic [20]
Italy March 31, 2023 Contemporary hit radio Warner [21]
United States April 11, 2023 Alternative radio Atlantic [22]

Notes

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

References

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  1. ↑ Mier, Tomás (February 22, 2023). "Melanie Martinez Transforms Into a Pink Creature for New Album 'Portals'". Rolling Stone. Archived from the original on February 22, 2023. Retrieved February 22, 2023.
  2. 1 2 "Melanie Martinez Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved April 15, 2023.
  3. ↑ Gomez, Melanie (June 13, 2023). "Melanie Martinez Releases Music Video For "VOID"". CelebMix. Retrieved June 4, 2026.
  4. ↑ Devaney, Gino (June 14, 2023). "WATCH Melanie Martinez's Music Video For 'Void'". Hits 96 | WDOD-FM. Retrieved June 4, 2026.
  5. ↑ Forrest, Jo (June 14, 2023). "Melanie Martinez shares video for 'Void'". TotalNtertainment. Retrieved June 4, 2026.
  6. ↑ "Melanie Martinez | Biography, Music & News". Billboard. Retrieved June 4, 2026.
  7. ↑ Atlantic (June 13, 2023). "Melanie Martinez's 'VOID' Video A Big Hit". antiMusic.com. Retrieved June 4, 2026.
  8. ↑ "Melanie Martinez fans disturbed and delighted by 'insane' new music video". The Independent. June 14, 2023. Retrieved June 4, 2026.
  9. ↑ Melanie Martinez - Void / Evil, September 26, 2025, retrieved June 4, 2026
  10. ↑ "Melanie Martinez Tiny Vinyl Edition - Void/Evil (Target Exclusive, vinyl 4 inch)". www.target.com. Retrieved June 4, 2026.
  11. ↑ Grein, Paul (August 8, 2023). "Taylor Swift Is Top Nominee for 2023 MTV Video Music Awards (Complete List)". Billboard. Archived from the original on August 8, 2023. Retrieved August 10, 2023.
  12. ↑ "Melanie Martinez Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved April 15, 2023.
  13. ↑ "Melanie Martinez Chart History (Global 200)". Billboard. Retrieved April 15, 2023.
  14. ↑ "Irish-charts.com – Discography Melanie Martinez". Irish Singles Chart. Retrieved April 15, 2023.
  15. ↑ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. April 10, 2023. Archived from the original on December 14, 2024. Retrieved April 15, 2023.
  16. ↑ "Official Singles Chart on 7/4/2023 – Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved April 15, 2023.
  17. ↑ "Melanie Martinez Chart History (Hot Rock & Alternative Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved April 15, 2023.
  18. ↑ "Melanie Martinez Chart History (Pop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved July 24, 2023.
  19. ↑ "Hot Rock & Alternative Songs – Year-End 2023". Billboard. Archived from the original on November 22, 2023. Retrieved December 6, 2023.
  20. ↑ Martinez, Melanie (March 29, 2023). "Void". Apple Music (US). Retrieved April 15, 2023.
  21. ↑ "MELANIE MARTINEZ "VOID" | (Radio Date: 31/03/2023)". Radio Airplay SRL. May 31, 2023. Archived from the original on May 28, 2023. Retrieved September 17, 2023.
  22. ↑ "Future Releases on Alternative Radio Stations, Independent Artist Song Releases". All Access. April 5, 2023. Archived from the original on April 5, 2023. Retrieved September 17, 2023.
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