MADELINE. drops new single “JUST LIKE JESUS”

Originally hailing from New Zealand and now based in London, MADELINE. serves up adventurous pop music that gives equal space to emotion and sonic impact. Her songs form in the overlap where candid lyricism meets ambitious production, blending cinematic storytelling with electronic pop and a theatrical flair. Before launching her solo career, she’d already cut her teeth as the lead singer of the female rock band She Loves You, developing the magnetic stage presence and songwriting talents that would later inform her work as an individual artist.

Since stepping out on her own, she’s continued to go from strength to strength, creating music that transforms personal reflection into engaging musical expression. Her solo journey began in 2022 with the release of her debut single, “Consume,” unveiling an artist eager to explore the space between slick production and emotional openness. That momentum continued through a series of releases, resulting in the 2024 singles “still that girl” and “high,” both of which expanded her audience across New Zealand and the UK.

The songs secured commercial radio support in both countries, appeared across multiple international Spotify Editorial playlists and reached the top ten of the Official Aotearoa Hot Singles Chart, confirming that her blend of accessible songwriting and pop appeal had found a growing audience. Since then, MADELINE. has entered her latest creative chapter with a new perspective; following a significant personal loss, her recent work explores reinvention, determination, desire and self-discovery, distilling the emotional complexities that arise when life fundamentally changes.

Now she brings us her latest release with her brand new single titled “JUST LIKE JESUS,” the opening release from her forthcoming EP BODY, set to later this year. After taking a creative hiatus, the single marks the beginning of an exciting new era where MADELINE. embraces every aspect of her artistic output without compromise. Thematically, the song explores queer joy and the experience of dating as a queer woman, approaching its subject with warmth, celebration and openness. Drawing inspiration from her Catholic school upbringing while framing the idea that, like Jesus, bisexual people love everybody, the concept also traces back to an influence that has remained with her for years.

After watching Lady Gaga’s HBO Monster Ball Tour special as a teenager, both the title and the wider theme settled quietly in her imagination and even then, she recognised her own identity, but the song needed time to develop alongside her own experiences before it could fully take shape. Brought in by the pulse of sweeping choral vocalisations as the shuffle of the beat maintains a steady forward motion, the track jumps into a dark electronic pop scene where pattering percussion and immersive instrumentation underpin MADELINE.’s infectious vocal leads.

Rolling with exhilarating rhythm and buzzy synth textures, MADELINE. spins instantly memorable hooks above to serve up a slick alternative pop anthem that’s danceable, moody and intoxicating from start to finish. It’s a spectacular showcase of her songwriting flair and performance panache, offering an engaging listening experience that’s sure to win over fans around the world. As BODY begins to take shape through its first single, MADELINE. appears more assured than ever in her artistic direction and we can’t wait to see what her upcoming EP has in store.

Commenting on the single, she shares, “I really love the idea that just like Jesus, we, as Queer people, love everybody. That has also always been my experience with the LGBTQ+ community in general. It was a community that has welcomed me my whole life; long before I was open about my own sexuality. I think it’s also poignant that the name of a person that certain demographics use to persecute us, is used to celebrate the existence of Queer people.”

Listen to JUST LIKE JESUS below

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