Madeline Merlo has released her latest project, ONE HOUSE DOWN (from the girl next door), a six-track album that dives into Madeline’s own personal heartbreak and moving on.
Featuring her duet “Broken Heart Thing” with country star Dustin Lynch, the EP is Merlo’s most personal work to date, exploring the ups and downs of healing after heartbreak.
ONE HOUSE DOWN (from the girl next door) sees Madeline Merlo step into a whole new light as a mature songwriter, and powerhouse on the rise.
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An Unflinching Look at Heartbreak
At the core of ONE HOUSE DOWN (from the girl next door), Madeline reveals her personal struggles and the emotional toll of ending a significant relationship. The album captures everything from the raw sadness of adjusting to a new reality, to the moments of resilience that come with moving forward.
“These songs are very close to me,” Madeline says. “I hope listeners can relate to them and feel encouraged as they find their way through similar experiences.”
Produced by Zach Crowell, the album mixes Merlo’s country roots with modern, introspective songwriting. Each track pulls listeners into familiar emotional territory, but with a refreshing authenticity.
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Key Tracks From The EP
Broken Heart Thing (feat. Dustin Lynch)
A standout on the album, “Broken Heart Thing” tackles the aftermath of a breakup from both sides. Madeline’s soaring vocals pair seamlessly with Dustin’s, painting a relatable picture of loss and heartbreak. The track has already had a lot of love from major streaming platforms and listeners, even being added to Spotify’s coveted Hot Country playlist.
Good Grief
One of the more hopeful tracks on the album, “Good Grief” encourages looking ahead rather than staying stuck in the past. It’s one of resilience and serves as a counterbalance to the more somber moments on the record.
Middle of the Bed
This track captures the lonely, quiet moments that come after a breakup. In “Middle of the Bed,” Merlo reflects on the habit of reaching out for someone who’s no longer there, evoking a haunting sense of loss and the feelings you can’t avoid as you start to try and move on.
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An Album Rooted in Authenticity
What sets ONE HOUSE DOWN (from the girl next door) apart is the honesty that runs through each song. Merlo co-wrote all six tracks, drawing from her own experiences to create a project that feels grounded and genuine.
It’s clear that this album was meant to resonate on a personal level, offering listeners a reflection of their own experiences with heartbreak and recovery – but also for Madeline, who’s overcome heartbreak, found the love of her life, and found happiness.
More About Madeline Merlo
With a crystalline Country vocal and an international rep for writing vivid scenes of emotional insight, BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville recording artist Madeline Merlo is a rising star with an old soul and a new school style. Already a PLATINUM-certified #1 songwriter poised to be a breakout artist, Merlo’s new EP, ONE HOUSE DOWN (from the girl next door), finds a self-described deep-feeler offering a message of encouragement to her younger self – and to all those who feel “a little different.”
A small town native helming from the blueberry fields of British Columbia, Merlo recalls countless holiday family sing-alongs soaked in a musical mix of classic soul and R&B – plus ‘90s country and the powerhouse vocals of everyone from Aretha Franklin to Dolly Parton, Martina McBride and Faith Hill. Named to CMT’s 2024 Next Women of Country and with several major tours under her belt, she’s a rising name in the country music scene.
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