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Track 5: “Irish Kitchen” – Where Love Tastes Like Home
After the tender story of my son’s birth, we’re heading into the kitchen. Because if there’s one universal truth about Irish families, it’s this: love lives in the food. The Story Behind “Irish Kitchen” I have such vivid memories of my grandmother’s cooking. The way shepherd’s pie would fill the house with that warm, savory…
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Track 4: “March Eighteenth” – When Your Baby Has Their Own Timeline
This one’s personal. This one makes me cry every time I sing it. This is the song about my son’s birth – and how he decided to do things his own way from day one. The Story Behind “March Eighteenth” When my doctor told me my due date was March 17th, I literally JUMPED. Like,…
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Track 3: “Wearing Green” – Pure Joy in Color Form
And here we GO! This is where the album shifts into Irish territory, and we’re starting with pure, unapologetic JOY. The Story Behind “Wearing Green” Every March 17th, I’m up before the sun. I’m digging through my closet like I’m on a mission – because I AM. I’m finding that perfect shade of green. Emerald.…
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Folklore Single: “The Day We’re All Irish” – CELTIC PUNK FOR ST. PATRICK’S DAY!
Releasing March 17, 2026 – ST. PATRICK’S DAY! Alright, let’s be honest: St. Patrick’s Day is the ONE day a year when everyone claims Irish heritage. Suddenly everyone’s 1/16th Irish. Everyone’s wearing green. Everyone’s drinking Guinness (or green beer, which… we need to talk about that choice). And you know what? I LOVE IT. “The…
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Folklore Single: “The Banshee’s Warning” – When Death Has a Voice
Coming Soon Of all Irish folklore creatures, the banshee might be the most misunderstood. She’s not a monster. She’s not evil. She’s a messenger – and what she has to say is something no one wants to hear. “The Banshee’s Warning” explores grief, loss, and the way Irish culture approaches death with a unique mixture…
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Folklore Single: “The Fairy’s Gift” – When Blessings Come With Strings Attached
Releasing March 9, 2026 Irish fairy tales aren’t like Disney fairy tales. Irish fairies – the Sidhe, the Fair Folk, the Good People (we call them that because you DON’T want to offend them) – they’re powerful, unpredictable, and their gifts always come with conditions. “The Fairy’s Gift” explores what happens when you receive something…
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Track 2: “Twenty-Eight Days” – February Got Robbed
After the wonder of “Leap Day,” we’re staying in February territory with a question that honestly keeps me up at night: Who decided February only gets 28 days? The Story Behind “Twenty-Eight Days” Look, I’m not saying I’m bitter about this. But I AM saying that February got the short end of the stick and…
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Track 1: “Leap Day” – Do I Really Get an Extra Day?
Hey friends! Welcome to the first song on “March Winds”! We’re starting this journey with a question I ask myself every four years: Do I really get an extra day? The Story Behind “Leap Day” Yes I know 2026 doesn’t have a February 29th! But, there’s something delightfully strange about February 29th. It shows up…
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Welcome to March Winds: An Album Journey Through Spring, Heritage, and Transformation
Welcome to March Winds: An Album Journey Through Spring, Heritage, and Transformation Hey everyone! I am SO excited to finally share this with you. My new album “March Winds” is coming in March 2026, and honestly? This one feels different. This one feels like me. Why March? Why Now? Here’s the thing: I’m planning to…
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Folklore Single: “The Claddagh Ring” – Love, Loyalty, Friendship
Releasing February 16, 2026 Before the full “March Winds” album drops on February 23rd, I want to share something special with you. I’m releasing a series of Irish folklore singles throughout February and March, and we’re starting with one of the most meaningful symbols in Irish culture: The Claddagh Ring. What Is The Claddagh Ring?…
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Singer-songwriter turning 10+ journals of songs into reality ✨ Classical soprano gone indie | Transparent about AI collaboration | “Through It All” album Feb 2026 | Mom of 2 | 5:30am fitness | Also quilts sewmelanie.com
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- Track 14: “Bloom Where You’re Planted” – The Moment Everything Changes
- Folklore Single: “Leprechaun’s Gold” – What We Chase vs. What We Need
- Track 13: “March Winds” – Dancing in the Chaos
- Track 12: “Seeds of Tomorrow” – Planting Hope in 3/4 Time
- Track 11: “Robin’s Return” – The Promise That Comes Back
