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Madam West
OriginNew York City
GenresPop/rock, Indie Rock
Years active2013 (2013)–present
MembersSophie Chernin
Todd Martino
Will Clark
Jory Dawidowicz
Mike McDearmon
WebsiteOfficial website

Madam West is an indie rock quintet that formed in Brooklyn, New York City in 2013.[1]

Overview[edit]

The band is fronted by lead vocalist Sophie Chernin.[2] Other members include Todd Martino (keyboard and backing vocals), Mike McDearmon (drums), Will Clark (guitar), and Jory Dawidowicz (bass).[3]

The band released their first EP Not Pictured in 2013.[4] A video accompanying the EP's single "Darlin'" was subsequently released in 2014.[5]

Preceding their debut LP, Madam West released single "Wade in the Water" in June 2015.[6] The full album Loves You was later released on August 1, 2015.[7]

Active in New York City's DIY and indie music festivals in 2015, Madam West performed at Northside Festival on Sat, Jun 13th,[8] Gigawatts Festival on Sat, Jul 25th,[9] and CMJ Music Marathon on Weds, Oct 14th.[10]

In 2016, Madam West released the single "Wise Blood," based on the Flannery O'Connor book of the same name.[11] It received a positive review in IMPOSE magazine.[12]

In 2017, the band released another single, "L," which premiered on UK blog GoldFlakePaint.[13]

On Feb. 20, 2018 the quintet premiered "Strongest Son," the first single off of its sophomore EP, on POPDUST.[14] The second single, "Warm Bodies," premiered in Surviving the Golden Age.[15]

On March 23, 2018, Madam West released the full EP Warm Bodies.[16] The 6-song album, released digitally on Brooklyn boutique label Floordoor Records, received critical acclaim in multiple music outlets, including No Depression,[17] All Around Sound,[18] IMPOSE,[19] Too Much Love,[20] and Innocent Words.[21]

Discography[edit]

LPs

Loves You (2015)

  1. Couch
  2. Wade in the Water
  3. Mr. Rodgers
  4. Tiny Hammer
  5. Anxiety Palace
  6. On Purpose
  7. Aurora
  8. Younger
  9. Darlin'
  10. Epic Love Song No. 107
EPs
Not Pictured (2013)
Warm Bodies (2018)
  1. Strongest Son
  2. Warm Bodies
  3. Erstwhile, Manatee
  4. Seams
  5. L
  6. Wise Blood

Singles

  1. L (2017)
  2. Wise Blood (2017)

References[edit]

  1. ^ Temple, Ian. "Madam West on how to Hustle as a Musician". Soundfly. Retrieved 26 August 2015.
  2. ^ "Sophie Chernin, Author". Soundfly. Retrieved 27 August 2015.
  3. ^ Girling, Damien. "ReverbNation contest winner #2: Madam West". Songwriting Magazine. Retrieved 26 August 2015.
  4. ^ Donker, Robb. "Madam West - "Not Pictured" EP - A Trippy Love Affair". American Pancake. Retrieved 26 August 2015.
  5. ^ Greenspan, Jason. "Madam West Wants You To Be Their Darlin'". Baeble Music. Retrieved 26 August 2015.
  6. ^ Ben-Menachem, Jonathan. "Madam West: Wade in the Water". No Smoking Media. Retrieved 26 August 2015.
  7. ^ Ivan, Art. "Madam West Loves You". Tiny Mix Tapes. Retrieved 26 August 2015.
  8. ^ "Northside Schedule - Madam West". Northside Festival. Retrieved 29 November 2015.
  9. ^ La Putt, Chris. "Gigawatts Fest Starts Today (schedule/set times)". Brooklyn Vegan. Retrieved 29 November 2015.
  10. ^ "CMJ Music Marathon 2015 Showcase - Madam West". CMJ. Archived from the original on 5 November 2015. Retrieved 29 November 2015.
  11. ^ "New Warm Bodies EP by Synth-pop rockers Madam West". indiebandguru.com. Retrieved 2018-03-27.
  12. ^ "Madam West, "Wise Blood" - New Music - Impose Magazine". Impose Magazine. 2016-08-12. Retrieved 2018-03-27.
  13. ^ "First Listen: Madam West - "L" - GoldFlakePaint". GoldFlakePaint. 2017-02-21. Retrieved 2018-03-27.
  14. ^ "REVIEW | Madam West: "Strongest Son" Pumps Out Innovative, Addictive Alt-Rock". Popdust. 2018-03-13. Retrieved 2018-03-27.
  15. ^ "Premiere: Madam West "Warm Bodies"". Surviving the Golden Age. 2018-03-07. Retrieved 2018-03-27.
  16. ^ "Week in Pop: Dan Koshute, Foliage, Half Stack - Chatter - Impose Magazine". Impose Magazine. 2018-03-09. Retrieved 2018-03-27.
  17. ^ "Madam West - Warm Bodies". No Depression. 2018-03-22. Retrieved 2018-03-27.
  18. ^ Dante (2018-03-26). "All Around Sound: Madam West - Warm Bodies EP (2018)". All Around Sound. Retrieved 2018-03-27.
  19. ^ "Week in Pop: Emily Ritz, Hélène Barbier, Pictorial Candi - Chatter - Impose Magazine". Impose Magazine. 2018-03-23. Retrieved 2018-03-27.
  20. ^ "Madam West – Warm Bodies – Too Much Love Magazine". toomuchlovemagazine.com. Retrieved 2018-03-27.
  21. ^ "Madam West: Joni Mitchell Sings Over Library Music". Innocent Words. 2018-03-20. Retrieved 2018-03-27.
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