Indie-pop artist Madison is not a newcomer to the music scene, but she has created a signature sound that combines the best and most quirky elements of the Dance and Pop genre into a unique head bopping blend. The New York native’s new EP album “In the Bright Light” offers a fresh blend of tracks sure to be included in the summer music mix.
The EP offers four tracks, and Madison’s songs create an excellent combination of strong guitar riffs, solid drumbeats and a distinguishable bass line. Madison knows how to use her sweet soprano voice while still creating pop-rock ballads. The first three songs offer the recently forgotten use of real instruments in song production instead of synthesized dub-step beats.
The EP’s first track “Gotta Have You” brings a new twist on the typical yearning heart crooning to make a decisive female telling her crush “I gotta have you/you’re the one.” Reminiscent of late 2000s pop, the track spotlights the lead electric guitar and a prominent snare and high hat combo.
The second song “Give Me Your Oh” is flirty and sexy. The lyrics are sensual enough without crossing the borderline of being trashy. “Give Me Your Oh” was picked up by Victoria’s Secret and was recently featured in the May 2014 TV commercial for the lingerie company. According to HellHoundMusic, Madison has already had other songs featured in television shows such as Dallas, Parks & Recreation, Nashville, 90210, Grey’s Anatomy, Lost and Gossip Girl.
“Start a Fire” easily earns the power ballad title on the EP. Madison uses spoken stanzas to start the track, but the chorus crescendos with a choir of people shouting, “Can you feel it? Let it go!” Many oh’s and yeah’s round out the chorus and pump up the power.
All tracks could easily be spun in the club setting, but the title track “In the Bright Light” features the computer beats and static overlay popular among dance floor dwellers. “Bright Light” encourages the listener to “just move your body left, right, left.”
I normally steer towards classic rock and a track with strong guitar, but Madison’s new EP “In The Bright Light” reminds me of what I love about pop music. The songs are fun and freeing. The bright notes and upbeat lyrics are ideal for jamming out on the road or playing as the soundtrack to your pool party. Madison’s original voice is a refreshing burst of energy from the typical alto indie singers. This singer/songwriter bombshell is in the fast lane on her way to mainstream broadcasts.
To learn more about Madison and hear her other EPs, check out her website www.noiseofmadison.com, or her Tumblr page noiseofmadison.tumblr.com, or visit her Facebook page. “In The Bright Light” came out on May 27th and is available to download now.
