“Summer State of Mind” Album Release

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May 18, 2026

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I woke up this morning and the first thing I did was check my phone. There it was – “Summer State of Mind” live on every streaming platform. All 13 songs. Out in the world.

I’m sitting here with my coffee, reading your comments, seeing your Stories with the album playing, and I’m just… overwhelmed. In the best way.

This Album is For You

I’ve written a lot about what this album means to me – the inspiration, the process, the journey. But today I want to talk about what it means that you’re here.

Every pre-save. Every share. Every “I can’t wait!” comment. Every text from friends saying they’re excited. All of it mattered. All of it kept me going when I was stressed about whether these songs were good enough, whether anyone would care, whether I was crazy for making a 13-track summer album.

You made this possible.

The Songs You Need to Hear

If you’re just diving in and don’t know where to start:

For the party people: “Red White and Pool” and “BBQ State of Mind” – EDM summer anthems that MOVE

For the romantics: “Summertime Love,” “Summer Romance,” and “Hot Summer” – all the feels

For the deep thinkers: “The One That Got Away” and “When Summer Ends” – get your tissues ready

For the Californians: “California Life” – our anthem

For the patriots: “250 Years Strong” and “God Bless America” – celebrating America’s 250th birthday

For everyone: Just play it from track 1 to track 13 and let the journey unfold

What Happens Next

This is just the beginning. Over the coming weeks and months:

• Music videos are coming
• Live performances (maybe even in your city?)
• More behind-the-scenes content
• Singles releases continuing through summer
• And maybe some surprises… 👀

But today? Today is about celebrating. Today is about you pressing play and experiencing these songs for the first time. Today is about us making Summer 2026 legendary.

How You Can Help

I’m an independent artist, which means I don’t have a label’s marketing budget or radio connections. What I have is YOU. And honestly? That’s better.

Here’s how you can support:

1. Stream the album – The more you play it, the more it helps
2. Follow me on your streaming platform – So you never miss new releases
3. Add songs to your playlists – Share your favorites
4. Post about it on social media – Tag me @TheMelanieGrace
5. Tell your friends – Literally just text someone “you have to hear this album”
6. Leave a review on Apple Music or Spotify
7. Come to shows when I announce tour dates

Thank You

I don’t say this lightly: thank you. Thank you for believing in independent music. Thank you for caring about songs that come from real places and real feelings. Thank you for making “Summer State of Mind” possible.

This is our summer. Let’s make it count.

Stream “Summer State of Mind” now on:

• • SPOTIFY 
• • APPLE MUSIC 
• • AMAZON MUSIC 
• • DEEZER 
• • PANDORA 
• • YOUTUBE

Drop a comment below and tell me which track is hitting different for you. I’ll be reading every single one.

Here’s to summer. Here’s to music. Here’s to all of us.

Let’s go! 🌊☀️🔥

— Melanie Grace

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