AUGUST 26, 2026

NEW SINGLE: “TOO LATE” OUT NOW

MELINDA JOY FEATURING JT MARTIN

PRESS FOR TOO LATE

Soulful pop-rock…“Too Late” turns creative action into music  --MrrrDaisy, Music Arena Gh

Melinda Joy and JT Martin embrace impermanence, desire and the urgency of living fully with cinematic new collaboration… another deeply resonant release from Melinda Joy, proving that some of the most meaningful songs are the ones that encourage us to stop waiting for the right moment. – KIMU

Melinda Joy's "Too Late" Hits With Urgency and a Chorus You Won't Stop Replaying: Melinda Joy and collaborator JT Martin deliver a driving pop-rock single that pairs an insistent electronic beat with vocals that feel genuinely desperate — in the best way. – The Cage Magazine 

Melinda Joy transforms reflection into emotionally resonant songwriting with “Too Late,” a soulful, jazz-inflected duet that considers impermanence, desire, and the importance of living before opportunity disappears. – Music Earshot 

Few singles this year have made procrastination feel quite so dangerous, or quite so danceable. – Indie Dock Music Blog

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Written and Composed by Melinda Joy and JT Martin

Recorded by Ian Brooks at Dugout Studio in Buda, TX, and Anthony Galatis at Uptown Studios, London, UK

Produced by Melinda Joy and Anthony Galatis

Mixed and Mastered by Anthony Galatis at Uptown Studios, London, UK

Vocals: Melinda Joy and JT Martin

Bass: Melinda Joy

Keyboards: Melinda Joy and Anthony Galatis

Electronic Drumbeats and Programming: Anthony Galatis

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AWARD-WINNING SINGLE & MUSIC VIDEO - OUT OF THE BLUE

FROM MELINDA JOY & SON OF CORMACK

RELEASED JUNE 5, 2026 

AVAILABLE NOW ON ALL PLATFORMS - MORE DETAILS HERE!

A whimsical, romantic journey through the wilds of South West Ireland, composed and performed by (and starring) Melinda Joy and Son of Cormack. The song and video explore the ambiguity of new love, the influence of landscape on the imagination, and a longing for “the shape of a new life, more wild and free.” Produced, written, and directed by the artists, and filmed on location in Ireland (West Cork, Kerry, Wicklow, and Dublin) with cinematography, editing, and additional direction by Juro Kosec. 

Melinda Joy and Son of Cormack transport us to a beautifully imagined world with “Out of the Blue,” an enchanting mix of indie rock and folk rock with a singer songwriter warmth. Set in the stunning South West of Ireland, the song conveys the uncertainty and excitement of new love and a longing for a life that feels more free and closer to nature. Its cinematic atmosphere, graceful harmonies, and heartfelt storytelling unfold with effortless charm, giving each lyric room to breathe.  – Harper Jacobs, Foxfire Magazine

Song Credits:

Written and Composed by Melinda Joy (BMI) and Son of Cormack (ASCAP)

Produced, Recorded, and Mixed by Don Cento at CenTones Studio in Austin, TX

Mastered by James Driscoll at Hot Tonic Mastering, Dallas, TX

Vocals: Melinda Joy and Son of Cormack

Guitars: Son of Cormack and Don Cento

Bass: Phil Spencer

Drums: Roberto Sanchez

Keyboard: Don Cento
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VALENTINE'S DAY 2026

HONEYBONES, FEATURING MELINDA JOY & JURO KOSEC

DRAGON'S TAIL IN THE SKY

ALL MUSIC & LYRICS BY MELINDA JOY & JURO KOSEC

VIDEO ANIMATION & PRODUCTION BY JURO KOSEC

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ROOM IN MY HEART

PERFORMED BY MELINDA JOY, RANDY LANGFORD, SON OF CORMACK, 

ALISA CARR & JASON HENDRIX FROM OUR COLORS OF LOVE COLLABORATION

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ORION'S BOW 

PERFORMED BY MELINDA JOY & JASON HENDRIX

LIVE AT KNOMAD BAR IN AUSTIN, TX

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ALWAYS NEAR 

PERFORMED BY MELINDA JOY & JASON HENDRIX

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All songs copyright by Melinda Joy

Beautiful Illusions

My second full-length album was officially released in 2020. It is available digitally and in CD format here on my website as well as via Spotify, Apple Music / iTunes, Amazon Music, Google Play, YouTube, and all the usual online retailers. See below for preview tracks and ordering information.