We had a chat with Madeline Rosene about her wonderfully crafted, ambitious sound following the release of her single ‘Love and Algorhythms’
A fun and thoughtful rising artist with a creativity and ambitious charm that shines through everything that she does, LA alternative pop artist Madeline Rosene is somebody with all of the tools in her locker to cut through the noise and leave a real mark on the modern music scene with an intricate style that feels as warm and hopeful as it is captivating.
For proof of this, look no further than her recent single ‘Love and Algorhythms’, a delicate exploration of love and relationships in modern times and the ways that things like algorhythms and social media have influenced them and the ways that we interact with each other. If the engrossing nature of her sound and its ambitious narrative isn’t enough, it comes with a gloriously creative hand-crafted claymation music video created by her brother, Jack Hubbell, utilised as a form push-back against the rise of AI in art. All of these facets make for a wonderful, multi-faceted release that is packed full of heart and genuine love for her artistry, and its led us to having a chat with Madeline to find out a bit more about her and her winning approach to her sound.
Who TF is Madeline Rosene?
I’m a Los Angeles-based songwriter. My therapist tells me I’m a highly sensitive person. So please don’t write any snarky comments on this interview. I write music that is usually too difficult for me to sing. Tech bros like to disrupt industries, I like to disrupt emotions…through song (*spoken in a tone that sounds like I’m dying to make you like me*)!!
How long have you been making music?
I’ve been writing music since the 7th grade. The first song I ever wrote was called “Scattered Dreams” and the dumb last line of the song was “you’ll wish you would have stayed, back in the 7th grade with me..” very original…
Why do you make music?
I make music mostly to process things in a healthier way. I had a bad Airbnb experience recently and instead of reaming this woman and using my creativity to tear someone down, I wrote a song about her- Judy. Now I’ve put my energy into creating something mildly entertaining that didn’t hurt anyone’s feelings and maybe even made some people chuckle. And making people chuckle is the best revenge.
What are your biggest influences?
Good banter, unfamiliar situations, original people, new places, foreign languages, confessions, authenticity, uncomfortable feelings, new relationships, old relationships, and wordplay.
What would you say has been your best moment so far?
My debut album release party. Lots of people, lots of sponsors, lots of fun! But I really also just like any time I’m in the studio recording my songs.
How would you describe your sound to somebody unfamiliar with it?
Indie pop-n-roll.
What’s your dream “I’ve made it” moment?
30 years from now when a 9 year old tells her mom, “NO! Turn off the AI music! I want to listen to Madeline Rosene!”
