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Breakout Canadian singer/songwriter Maddisun is happy to supply the digital streaming launch of her new album “The Pages” on Thursday, October 2nd – to hyperlink with a Toronto launch present on the identical date.
Because the third album from the Cranbrook, BC-based artist, “The Pages” arrives after two lead-in singles (the title observe and “Pumpkin Pie), the digital launch of “The Pages (Chapter 1)” (an EP teasing the album’s first half), and an preliminary bodily launch of the album in July.
The bold launch technique mirrors the album’s outdated soul vibe that’s uniquely structured as a deeply private musical journal. Throughout 12 tracks – all written by Maddisun with 10 produced by Julian Bueckert, and one every produced by Ian Docherty and Jim Bryson – the album attracts from an eclectic mix of classic people, rock ‘n’ roll, Southern Rock, and Americana whereas tapping into influences like Sheryl Crow, Maggie Rogers, Alanis Morissette, Fleetwood Mac, and Tom Petty.
Maddisun explains, “I needed ‘The Pages’ to really feel like opening an intimate journal. Every tune is a web page from my story, which weaves collectively love, loss, development, resilience, connection, and in the end self-discovery. Being actual and uncooked by means of my life language of music allowed me to seize moments and provides them lasting creative and dwelling imprints. ‘The Pages’ is about turning our hardest moments into magnificence. I need folks will depart it feeling seen, uplifted, and related.”
The nomadic musical journey for Maddisun has taken her all through Canada, throughout the pond to Eire, and all the way down to Los Angeles. Prior to now 5 years, she has launched two prior albums and greater than ten singles, performed over 500 reveals together with 4 NXNE showcases and a Folks Canada showcase at Folks Alliance Worldwide, and landed a sync take care of Hook & Co to go together with endorsements from Aria Guitars Japan, Godin Guitars and Yamaha Canada.
With “The Pages”, Maddisun’s third album is the artist’s most private work and the fruits of her artist journey up to now and the numerous vibrant experiences alongside the best way.
In the course of the album launch interval, Maddisun will carry out the next Canadian reveals:
Maddisun welcome to OLC! Let’s speak about your album, ‘The Pages’ which has been described as a musical journal, with every observe like opening a diary. What impressed you to take such a private method with this document?
Hello! Thanks for having me.
Music has at all times been deeply private for me – a method of connecting again to myself and “coming residence”, if you’ll. So, this album naturally got here collectively that approach, however I feel it’s my most open and weak work but.
I spend a whole lot of time on the street and being a “nomad” travelling to many alternative locations to share my music, typically, and principally alone. So, there’s numerous time for “Self Reflection” (a nod to my debut album, hehe) and these experiences are very private and onerous to narrate to until you’re a solo (feminine) artist following this path. Writing about these experiences is a approach of processing.
The album blends people, rock ’n’ roll, Southern Rock, and Americana. How did you convey these influences collectively whereas preserving the album cohesive?
This document undoubtedly leans extra into the folks, Americana, and Southern rock world, and I feel a whole lot of that comes from my time spent in Nashville. Being there actually introduced out these influences in me, and in a approach I really feel like I’m circling again to a few of my nation roots. On the identical time, what retains the album cohesive is my songwriting. I at all times write thematically, pulling from private tales and feelings, so even with the combination of sounds all of it ties collectively. With this document, I really feel like I’ve actually began to land on my signature sound, the place all these influences meet in a approach that feels pure and true to me.
You’ve talked about artists like Sheryl Crow, Alanis Morissette, and Fleetwood Mac as inspirations. The place do you are feeling their affect comes by means of most on The Pages?
Love this query! I’ll checklist them beneath like this:
Sheryl Crow – most heard on my album tracks “Amber” and “Massive Star” – Southern ‘90s rock
Alanis Morrissette – “Good Plan” and “Like A Rock” – Extra alt-rock Canadiana-leaning
Fleetwood Mac – “Get By way of” and “The Pages” – Funky, groovy, rootsy
Was there a selected tune on this album that was the toughest to jot down emotionally?
“Open Door” and “To Heal” have been massive feelers for me.
“Open Door” was written after a interval of relationships the place I felt like I used to be letting folks in too deeply and too quick, with out defending my very own coronary heart. Then somebody that I dated – that this tune was immediately impressed by – took their very own life. I had completed the tune earlier than this occurred, so it turned much more necessary to me, and naturally it ended up on the document.
“To Heal” is like this softy ballad that I wrote about therapeutic from previous traumas, and persevering with in your path, understanding that the issues that are supposed to occur to you, do at precisely the proper instances. This implies onerous issues too, so you’ll be able to be taught and develop.
You’ve stated that is your most private challenge but. Wanting again, what “web page” of your individual life do you assume most outlined who you’re as an artist right this moment?
Positively, my solo travels. Shifting to Eire alone at 19 and dwelling there was an enormous turning level – I went fully by myself and that have formed me a lot. Since then, I’ve frolicked in Toronto, New York, L.A., Nashville, and Vancouver.
Coming from a small city however carrying these massive desires has at all times felt like dwelling out my very own film. I’ve realized alongside the best way that I typically should go it alone as a result of nobody else is sort of as daring or loopy sufficient to take the identical dangers I do, and that’s grow to be such a defining a part of my journey. It may be robust being “solo”, however it’s additionally what makes my story distinctive, and I’m deeply grateful I get to do that.
Your musical journey has taken you throughout Canada, Eire, and Los Angeles. How has that journey and nomadic life-style formed your songwriting?
I feel you’ll be able to see that this nomadic life-style has deeply impacted my music and songwriting, however it has additionally formed how my dwell performances are. I’m a giant storyteller on stage and sharing these experiences by means of banter between my songs is one thing I like to do!
I’m realizing an increasing number of – as I’m going by means of my profession – that rising up rooted in a small city life-style after which travelling and trying to find greater alternatives and experiences actually helps me to understand all of the issues that come my approach. I’m grateful, not jaded, and my tales are distinctive and transferring as a result of I keep optimistic even by means of adversity – and a whole lot of that comes from going by means of HARD issues on the street, alone.
You’ve performed over 500 reveals. How does performing dwell affect the best way you write and document within the studio?
Sure! I completely love being on stage, it really seems like my consolation zone. That efficiency vitality undoubtedly carries into the studio too. Even after I’m recording, I’m nonetheless performing the songs, and I feel that’s why my recordings have a lot life and persona in them. For me, it’s additionally a extremely somatic expertise. I’m not simply singing, I’m feeling every thing by means of my physique.
Writing occurs wherever inspiration strikes; generally it’s quiet and introspective, simply me processing one thing deeply, and different instances it’s this wild rock and roll spark. I’ve undoubtedly been that particular person recording voice notes in my kitchen, and even in the course of a road or bar, when an thought hits.
You labored with three completely different producers on The Pages. What did every convey to the challenge that helped form the album?
Sure, this was the primary time I’ve labored with a number of producers, and it was such a cool expertise. It confirmed me that irrespective of who I collaborate with, my songwriting and signature sound at all times shine by means of. I was nervous about working with a couple of producer, however now I’m completely for it!
Julian introduced such a heat, devoted vitality to the songs we did collectively. “Massive Star” was with Jim Bryson at his studio close to Ottawa – he immediately related with it, and we had a lot enjoyable. It was additionally nice working with Peter Von Althen on drums. “To Heal” is the oldest observe on the document however one of the vital particular. I recorded it with Ian Docherty earlier than heading to New York, and I carried that tune with me in all places. It introduced precisely what it was meant to – a therapeutic vitality – and it was the right nearer to the album.
The observe “Massive Star” is ready to have a music video. What can followers count on from the visuals for that tune?
“Massive Star vitality! I really like this tune a lot. I really feel it really encapsulates every thing I’m making an attempt to say and sound like.
The music video was so enjoyable to make. Julian and I filmed and edited it collectively. Filming was at my dad’s place out within the mountains in Meadowbrook, British Columbia. We had this 8 ft wood keep crafted for the video, painted vivid yellow. I drove round in my 1976 Chevy Chevette, and simply had a blast, showcasing my massive persona. Assume: traditional vehicles, classic type, theatricals, and oh yeah, we lit the star on hearth on the finish of the video. Be careful for the official launch on YouTube on October 17th.
You’ve landed endorsements with manufacturers like Yamaha and Godin, together with a sync placement. How do alternatives like these affect your path as an impartial artist?
These sorts of alternatives are so reaffirming and actually simply so superior! As an impartial artist, it takes a whole lot of onerous work and tiny little seeds planted over time to make issues like this occur, so after they do, I really feel actually achieved. It’s such an amazing reminder that the trouble and keenness I put in are paying off.
Big due to the superb folks and groups I’ve labored with (The Hook & Co, Michelle, Yamaha Canada, Aria Guitars, Pignose Amps, and Simon Godin/Godin Guitars) .
You’ve additionally performed main showcases like NXNE and Folks Alliance Worldwide. What’s been probably the most validating profession milestone to this point?
Sure, each are so superb!
A showcase and milestone that actually was necessary and stood out was my official showcase at Folks Music Ontario convention, this time final 12 months (October of 2024). It was the primary people convention I’d ever been to, and I completely fell in love with the group. It was such an honour to showcase, and I actually made a LOT of necessary connections that may assist me to maintain my profession. I might be there this 12 months, however I received the unbelievable alternative to open for PEARL on October 17th in Vancouver!
After releasing such a private physique of labor, the place do you see your music going subsequent?
I’m actually out there of assembly extra followers and lovers of my music. I feel with this album, they’ll discover me, or somewhat we are going to discover one another! In fact, I hope the trade recognition comes too, however the followers are what maintain me going, so THANK YOU, LOVE YOU!
Lastly, when listeners sit down with The Pages, what do you hope they really feel and take away from the expertise?
I hope listeners come away understanding that going it alone is okay, that you can see your folks, and that my music can supply an inspiring and uplifting voice alongside the best way. Music has helped me get by means of principally every thing, so if my songs can try this for another person, that’s all I might ever ask for. Don’t be afraid to chase your massive star desires, no matter they might seem like. Dwell for your self and for the individuals who raise you up and enable you be the perfect model of your self. Radiate real vitality and embrace your journey.
For extra about Maddisun, please go to MaddisunMusic.com or discover her on social media:
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