KATSEYE has released its new track 'Internet Girl,' sparking online buzz over a familiar toddler vocal sample. Fans initially suspected a direct lift from Melanie Martinez's 2020 song 'Fire Drill,' but the similarity stems from a shared royalty-free audio clip. This coincidence highlights common practices in modern music production.
KATSEYE, the rising girl group, launched 'Internet Girl' as part of the first New Music Friday releases in 2026. The song, which debuted live during the group's Beautiful Chaos Tour in November 2025, quickly drew attention for a distinctive element: a brief vocal clip of a toddler declaring, “I’m getting out of here.” Social media users noted its striking resemblance to a similar sound in Melanie Martinez's 'Fire Drill' from 2020, leading to speculation about sampling and proper credit.
The resemblance prompted debates on platforms where fans dissected the track, questioning if KATSEYE had borrowed directly from Martinez. However, the explanation is straightforward and collaborative in nature. Neither artist sampled the other; instead, both drew from the same royalty-free stock audio available to producers worldwide.
The vocal originates from a clip titled “BRS Voice Girl Toddler I’m Getting Out Of Here,” produced by Big Room Sounds and accessible via Splice, a popular platform for licensed sounds. Since it is royalty-free, no permissions, attributions, or clearances are required, making such overlaps common in the industry. This shared resource explains the familiarity for Martinez's established audience while underscoring how accessible tools shape contemporary music without direct artist connections.
The incident reflects broader trends in pop production, where stock libraries democratize high-quality elements, fostering innovation but occasionally fueling misconceptions about originality. KATSEYE's release continues to generate excitement, positioning the group at the forefront of 2026's music discussions.
