Brand new single from Madeline Rhodes

Hailing from New York City’s Upper West Side, Madeline Rhodes is taking listeners on a riveting musical journey in the pop music sphere, filtering personal struggles through engaging sonic expressions. Growing up with the challenges of a home marked by mental illness and addiction, she found comfort and escape in music, turning her pain into poetic works.

With a background in performing arts refined at NYU and an impactful career on Broadway, television and film, Madeline Rhodes transitioned to music to share her personal stories. No stranger to sucess in the musical world, under the moniker MuMu, she debuted in 2018 with the feminist anthem “Free the Nip,” using her music as a platform for activism, earning acclaim from notable publications like The New York Times and Variety.

Now stepping out under her own name and with an upcoming debut full-length record on the horizon, Madeline is set to explore themes of mental illness, intertwined with tales of betrayal, sickness, loss and love. Sharing the first taste of her new musical output, in February she released her debut single as Madeline Rhodes with “Bailing on You Birthday” which she followed up with the sophomore track “Be Alone” last month.

Now she brings us her latest release with her brand new third single titled “Pep Talk,” a song which highlights the contrasting lyrical themes of mental illness, self-loathing and addiction with a compelling hook-driven sound. Produced by Certain Self, the moniker of New York City-based producer and songwriter Zeno Pittarelli, “Pep Talk” is built on his unique take on dreamy pop cut with subtle tinges of progressive folk stylings.

With the underlying context of dissecting elements of mental illness, low self-esteem and addiction presented via a buoyant and fiercely catchy pop sound, with her new single Madeline Rhodes puts her hook-driven writing and incredible voice on full display. Brought in by Madeline’s expressive voice, an instant groove breaks out with the pump of bass and shuffling strike of drums as Madeline spins theatrical melodies carrying confessional lyricism above.

With the buzz of pulsing synth tones, the drums drop out to leave a drift sound of dreamy texture before the chorus arrives with infectious vocal leads riding above a danceable rhythm. Developing with processed vocal bursts and the intricate chime of bells, all wrapped up in exquisite sound design and delivered via incredible vocal performance, the track offers an irresistible slice of the artist’s enthralling sound. With another stunning display of Madeline Rhodes charming pop-focused songwriting and meaningful lyrics, “Pep Talk” serves up a sensational new outing with bags of commercial appeal

“Pep Talk” was pListen to Pep Talk below

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