Hey everyone,
You know how some people do New Year’s resolutions? Like “I’m going to exercise more” or “I’m going to read 12 books this year”?
Yeah, I decided to release 12 FULL ALBUMS in 2026.
One for every month. Starting with “March Winds.”
Am I crazy? Probably. Am I doing it anyway? Absolutely.
Let me tell you why, and what’s coming.
The Crazy Ambitious Plan
2026 is my year of music.
Here’s the vision:
- 12 months
- 12 complete albums (each with 10-15 tracks)
- 12 different themes/stories
- 150+ songs total by the end of the year
- Plus folklore singles, bonus tracks, and who knows what else
Each month gets its own album. Each album tells its own complete story. Each one is a full emotional journey.
March got “March Winds” – Irish heritage, spring renewal, transformation.
But what about the other 11 months?
Why I’m Doing This
Reason 1: I have too many stories.
I write constantly. I have notebooks full of lyrics. I have concepts for albums I’ve been sitting on for YEARS. If I release one album a year like a “normal” artist, I’ll be 80 before I get through all the stories I want to tell.
So why wait?
Reason 2: Technology makes this possible.
Using Suno AI for production means I’m not limited by studio costs or finding musicians or scheduling recording sessions. I can create professional-quality music on my own timeline and budget.
This is the democratization of music creation. And I’m here for it.
Reason 3: I want to prove it’s possible.
I want other independent artists to see this and think “I could do that too.” I want to show that you don’t need a label. You don’t need millions of dollars. You need good stories, hard work, and the courage to just START.
Reason 4: My kids are watching.
I want them to see their mom pursuing big dreams. I want them to learn that when you have an idea that seems impossible, you can either talk yourself out of it OR you can figure out how to make it work.
I’m choosing the second option.
What This Means for You
You get new music EVERY MONTH.
Just when you’re finishing with “March Winds,” April’s album will drop.
Just when you’ve absorbed April, May will be here.
It’s a year-long musical journey. And you’re invited along for the entire ride.
A Sneak Peek at What’s Coming
I can’t reveal everything yet (some albums are still being finalized!), but here are some hints:
April: Spring is in full bloom. Think gardens, growth, new beginnings…
May: Flowers everywhere. This one’s going to be colorful and BRIGHT.
June: Summer is coming. Something about freedom, sunshine, and long days…
July: Fireworks? Freedom? Maybe a little Christmas in July. We’ll see… 🎆
August: The heat of summer. Passion. Intensity.
September: Transitions. Seasons changing. Back to something…
October: Oh, this one’s going to be FUN. Think atmospheric. Think mysterious. 🎃
November: We know I do Thanksgiving well (“My Thanksgiving” 2025!). But what else does November hold?
December: Ending the year with… well, you’ll see. ❄️
Some themes are obvious (October is CLEARLY going to be spooky-adjacent). Some are still cooking. But every single month will tell a complete story.
The Production Reality
Here’s how this works practically:
Writing: I’m already drafting lyrics for April, May, and June. I write in batches.
Production: Once lyrics are done, I work with Suno AI to produce. Each song gets 3-10 versions until I find the right one.
Blogs: I write the blog series for each album – the stories behind the songs, the meanings, the context.
Release: Drop the album, share the blogs daily, engage with listeners, and IMMEDIATELY start working on the next month.
It’s a cycle. A rhythm. A year-long creative sprint.
What I Need From You
Patience: Some months might be stronger than others. This is AMBITIOUS. I’m learning as I go.
Support: Stream the albums. Share your favorites. Tell people about this crazy project.
Engagement: Tell me which albums you’re most excited for! Tell me which months’ themes call to you!
Forgiveness: I’m human. I’m a mom. I’m doing this independently. Some things might not be perfect. But they’ll be REAL.
The Stakes
Here’s what’s scary: what if I can’t pull this off?
What if I hit June and I’m exhausted and I can’t write another album?
What if people stop caring?
What if the quality drops?
What if this whole ambitious plan crashes and burns?
But here’s what’s scarier: NOT TRYING.
Looking back at 2026 and thinking “I could have done that monthly album thing but I chickened out.”
THAT’S scarier than any failure.
The Promise
I promise you this: every album will be authentic. Every song will tell a real story. I won’t phone it in. I won’t release something just to hit a deadline if it’s not ready.
Quality over quantity – but I’m aiming for BOTH.
12 complete albums. 12 full stories. 12 months of music.
This is happening.
Join the Journey
We’re one month down. Eleven to go.
March showed you Irish heritage, spring transformation, and blooming where you’re planted.
What will April bring? May? December?
You’ll find out month by month, album by album, story by story.
This is the year of music. This is the 12-albums-in-12-months project.
And I’m so glad you’re here for it.
Let’s make 2026 LOUD.
❤️ Melanie
P.S. – If you have suggestions for monthly themes, I’m listening! Some months are locked in, but some are still flexible. What do YOU want to hear albums about?
P.P.S. – Yes, I know this is crazy. That’s what makes it worth doing.
The 2026 Plan:
- ✅ March: “March Winds” (RELEASED!)
- 🎵 April: Coming soon…
- 🎵 May: Coming soon…
- 🎵 June: Coming soon…
- …and on through December!
Follow the journey. Stream the albums. Let’s make history.
