Singer/Songwriter/Creative
I recently sat down for this interview with IAMUR!
We discuss the latest music, influences, all the things I hate (and love) and quite a bit more.
Read the full interview over at IAMUR.
“Being an independent artist isn’t easy but staying true to who you are and never giving up on yourself is what truly matters. People will always remember how you made them feel, especially when you’re filling them with hope, light, and love…”
Madame Z via IAMUR interview
With the way the world is headed
I’m surprised we’re not all blue
Zealots* and racists running rampant
It’s a shame, I’m telling you
It’s like history’s on repeat
Or perhaps perpetual rewind
Either way, it’s going nowhere
The fearful led by the blind
Such a dark history we’ve written
Why are we still sinking into the sand?
Prejudice is the poison that we’ve eaten
This is something I just don’t understand
This is something I just don’t understand
You may find my words offensive
But my dear, that’s just the truth
The world’s become a circus
And we’re running the dunking booth
You’d think we’d be advancing
Not one step forward, two behind
Drowning in our own transgressions
In this rotten state of mind
Such a dark history we’ve written
Why are we still sinking into the sand?
Prejudice is the poison that we’ve eaten
This is something I just don’t understand
This is something I just don’t understand
Such a dark history we’ve written
Why are we still sinking into the sand?
Prejudice is the poison that we’ve eaten
This is something I just don’t understand
This is something I just don’t understand
*The use of zealots here refers to extreme and uncompromising fanatics in any arena (i.e. religious, political, etc.) not in reference to Judaism or the historical religious sect.
Unrated Magazine published an in-depth interview earlier this week in support of A Dark History release!
Read the full interview on Unrated’s website!
During IdiOtBlog #316, Idiot Burns jammed out to and shared his thoughts on several tracks from Down the Rabbit Hole!
You can watch Episode 316 below or find it on YouTube (be sure to subscribe). You can connect with Idiot Burns, and listen to his music, on Bandlab.
Thanks to everyone who has listened to and shown support for my debut album, Down the Rabbit Hole! I am so grateful for all the positive feedback! Read some of the buzz (and listen to the album) below.
Madame Z reaches deep into her personal journey for inspiration from those who impacted her life, both in a good way and a bad way. This realness bleeds from the speakers on the 15 track album.”
Keith Profeta, Indie Band Guru
Madame Z has a beautiful sound with a one-of-a-kind vocal flow, and it is apparent that she sings from the heart. This talented artist is deeply connected with her material, and as a result, you can really tell how much excellent work went into bringing her songs from an idea, to a fully-finished track that has a special feel and tone.”
The Bandcamp Diaries
Down The Rabbit Hole is a stunning record. Madame Z is a mind blowing performing and creative talent. Musically, it is a terrific journey into the artist’s masterful composing, stellar singing, and intense lyrics that remain compelling even after repeated listening.”
Tuneloud (Magazine and Radio)
Each cut is intensely unique…as overused and abused as that word can tend to be, it applies here. Madame Z could have easily played any record so much safer than this based on the skills & talent you’ll hear from her…that becomes known just about instantly – it’s the fact that she DIDN’T and chose to challenge herself in such compelling, artistic, and exciting ways that have me giving her the gold star!”
Jer, Sleeping Bag Studios
Resiliently spunky. Charmingly unpredictable. Sultry yet boundaried. Madame Z’s long time in the making debut solo album, Down The Rabbit Hole, checks practically every box on the color pallet, leading us through a tour of the many different singer-songwriter genres including everything from jazz-lounge to soul, rock to R&B. Taking in all of these influences over the course of this 15-track project feels almost like a concept album, or perhaps the soundtrack to the next Spike Lee joint.“
WHOSE LOVECHILD…?
Noah Hittner, The Ark of Music
Pink meets Norah Jones…
Often blending alternative pop tones with expressive, near-theatrical vocal performances, and consistently unique soundscapes, Madame Z’s music provides instrumental escapism and provocative lyricism in one swiftly melodic and seductive strike.”
Rebecca Cullen, Stereo Stickman