Rise Up Babylon
Rise Up Babylon is a story of one family’s journey through some of today’s most contentious issues. Division, widened by unthinkable grief and thoughtless deception, is healed only by the light of truth and connecting power of the universal language of music. Now on Audible!
The soundtrack for this highly anticipated musical is a concept album in its own right, described as a “masterpiece” by industry executives. Snowflake partnered with talents Stephen Edwards (acclaimed film composer/music producer), John Jones (Grammy-winning producer), and Bernie Grundman (renowned mastering engineer) to create Rise Up Babylon’s soundtrack that features notable musicians Steve Ferrone (Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers), Randy Cooke (Eurythmics, Five for Fighting), and the Moscow Metropolitan Orchestra.
Road to Rise Up Babylon
Madam Snowflake
Madam Snowflake is a prolific artist. She's released 19 albums, is a megastar in the Dutch Hardstyle scene, and has shared over 300 original vocals with other creators on ccMixter.org — an international platform for musical collaboration. Her songs are heard by millions of people — in thousands of remixes, countless YouTube videos, and on some of the largest festival stages in the world.
Snowflake first launched her career under her given name, Emily Richards, and was immediately recognized all over the world as a digital music pioneer. Emily was one of the first artists, ever, to share her music on the internet. Emily became the most downloaded artist on MP3.com and headlined their 50-city tour where 100 bands opened for her.
Emily's value for generosity led her to share her original vocals for remixing -- which launched her to stardom in the Hardcore music scene where she has more than a dozen festival hits performed throughout Europe and around the world.
Snowflake’s journey has led her to her most ambitious endeavor yet, her first musical, Rise Up Babylon.
Emily is a classically trained vocalist, pianist, and dancer and also an accomplished producer. Her ethereal vocals and unique piano melodies are instantly recognizable. On stage, her energetic presence is captivating.
Emily's passion for sharing extends beyond her music. She is a dedicated environmentalist and activist, and is devoted to serving her communities in both Los Angeles and on the island of Kauai.
Madam Snowflake live at Defqon, Netherlands with DJ sensation Act of Rage.
Road to Rise Up Babylon
The story before the story—
a journey through healing, music, and the making of a musical.
Bio
Madam Snowflake is a singer, songwriter, pianist, dancer, and producer. Her music is fueled by her love of nature and passion for oneness.
Madam Snowflake (aka Emily Richards) explores trails less traveled. At the turn of the millennium, Emily was one of the first artists to make music available on the internet. With over 2 million unique downloads, she was the most popular artist on MP3.com, and headlined their 50-city tour — where 100 bands opened for her across the United States and Canada. During this tour, tragedy struck when Emily’s little sister Annie was killed by a drunk driver. And that changed everything.
Dedicating her art to something deeper, Emily recreated herself again and again — until Madam Snowflake emerged like a butterfly from a chrysalis. Singing a message of harmony, with our planet and one another, Snowflake felt compelled to share her music in new ways.
Madam Snowflake just released the biggest undertaking of her illustrious career, her first musical, Rise Up Babylon. The musical was designed just for listening and has been first released as an audiobook and concept album before traveling to theatres. Snowflake produced this masterpiece alongside Steve Edwards and John Jones, featuring notable musicians Steve Ferrone, Randy Cooke, Jason Brock, and the Moscow Metropoliation Orchestra.
Madam Snowflake also just released a documentary album and video series — her digital journals about creating the musical out of highly unusual circumstances. The Road to Rise Up Babylon can be experienced on her YouTube channel.
Snowflake rose to stardom in the Dutch hardstyle scene by sharing her original vocals at ccMixter.org where she opened her acappellas to DJs around the globe. In 2024, she performed live at the massive summer festival Defqon alongside Act of Rage and DJ Promo & Tha Playah and in 2025, she performed alongside B-Front at InTents. Madam Snowflake’s passion for collaboration with other creators has a viral impact — her voice is featured in thousands of YouTube videos, remixes, and podcasts and can be heard serenading some of the biggest festivals in the world.
Snowflake’s passion is not limited to her music. Founder of nonprofit AWAKE Community, Emily is a dedicated environmentalist, continually working to walk the walk in new ways: from volunteering in organic school gardens to living zero-waste; from eating a plant-based diet to driving an electric car powered by solar panels; from organizing beach clean-ups to leading spiritual retreats. Madam Snowflake believes each step makes a difference, and that awakening with awareness will enable humanity to continue to find more harmonious ways to live -- together and with all other beings.
Snowflake is the CEO of ArtisTech Media, the company that operates ccMixter.org. To learn more about her causes, visit emilyrichards.com.
Albums
Madam Snowflake has released 19 albums (12 under her given name Emily Richards). She’s releasing two new albums later this year: a documentary album, Road to Rise Up Babylon, and the soundtrack for her new musical, Rise Up Babylon.
