Void (song)

For other songs named "Void", see Void.

"Void" is a song written, produced, and performed by American singer-songwriter Melanie Martinez. It is the second single from her^[a] third studio album, Portals.^[2] It was released as a single on March 29, 2023, through Atlantic Records^[3] and it is her highest charting song on the Billboard Hot 100, peaking at number 61.^[4] The music video was released on June 13, 2023.

"Void"
Single by Melanie Martinez
from the album Portals
Released	March 29, 2023 (2023-03-29)
Genre	Pop,[1] Pop rock, Alt-pop
Length	4:07 (album version) 3:32 (radio edit)
Label	Atlantic
Songwriter(s)	Melanie Adele Martinez
Producer(s)	Melanie Adele Martinez
Melanie Martinez singles chronology
"Death" (2023) "Void" (2023) "Evil" (2023)
Music video
"Void" on YouTube

Accolades

Awards and nominations for "Void"

Organization	Year	Category	Result	Ref.
MTV Video Music Awards	2023	Best Visual Effects	Nominated	[5]

Personnel

Musicians

• Melanie Adele Martinez – vocals
• Mitch McCarthy – drums

Production

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

Charts

Weekly charts

Weekly chart performance for "Void"

Chart (2023)	Peak position
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[6]	51
Global 200 (Billboard)[7]	87
Ireland (IRMA)[8]	51
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[9]	8
UK Singles (OCC)[10]	44
US Billboard Hot 100[4]	61
US Hot Rock & Alternative Songs (Billboard)[11]	5
US Pop Airplay (Billboard)[12]	23

Year-end charts

Year-end chart performance for "Void"

Chart (2023)	Position
US Hot Rock & Alternative Songs (Billboard)[13]	36

Release history

Release dates and formats for "Void"

Region	Date	Format(s)	Label	Ref.
Various	March 29, 2023	Digital download streaming	Atlantic	[14]
Italy	March 31, 2023	Contemporary hit radio	Warner	[15]
United States	April 11, 2023	Alternative radio	Atlantic	[16]

Notes

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

References

1. Herold, Emma. "Melanie Martinez Is Reborn In Her New Concept Album "PORTALS"". The Cavalier Daily. Retrieved July 27, 2024.
2. 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.
3. Fabris, Andres (March 29, 2023). "Melanie Martinez releases 'Void'". The Music Universe. Retrieved April 15, 2023.
4. "Melanie Martinez Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved April 15, 2023.
5. Grein, Paul (August 8, 2023). "Taylor Swift Is Top Nominee for 2023 MTV Video Music Awards (Complete List)". Billboard. Retrieved August 10, 2023.
6. "Melanie Martinez Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved April 15, 2023.
7. "Melanie Martinez Chart History (Global 200)". Billboard. Retrieved April 15, 2023.
8. "Irish-charts.com – Discography Melanie Martinez". Irish Singles Chart. Retrieved April 15, 2023.
9. "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. April 10, 2023. Retrieved April 15, 2023.
10. "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved April 15, 2023.
11. "Melanie Martinez Chart History (Hot Rock & Alternative Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved April 15, 2023.
12. "Melanie Martinez Chart History (Pop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved July 24, 2023.
13. "Hot Rock & Alternative Songs – Year-End 2023". Billboard. Retrieved December 6, 2023.
14. Martinez, Melanie (March 29, 2023). "Void". Apple Music (US). Retrieved April 15, 2023.
15. "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.
16. "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.