Today, I had the pleasure to discover soul singer-songwriter and saxophonist Maddison Goode and her new EP, From a Windowsill. It’s a fantastic, genre-bending record, incorporating elements from many other styles into the mix. If you’ve already read the review and listened to the record, why not find out more about Maddison here?
By Jane Howkins
You recently released a new EP, titled From A Windowsill. What can you tell us about the record?
From A Windowsill is a journey through my emotions and musical growth. The EP is a very personal project – it carries a variety of moods and musical sounds and tries to push the unique genre of dream rock.
How has the reception to From A Windowsill been so far, and where can the EP be purchased?
The feedback has been great and people are enjoying my lyrical work especially. From A Windowsill is available to stream on all music platforms.
Do you plan to release any singles from the EP in the near future?
I actually released When You Found Me’ and Kry before From A Windowsill came out in order to build some momentum leading up to the full EP.
Are there any plans to release a full length album anytime soon?
An album would be great or maybe another EP with a more acoustic chilled vibe. That’s probably next year’s plans.
From A Windowsill has a unique soul sound. What/who are you most influenced by? What have you been listening to recently?
I’ve always been influenced by soul singers such as Etta James and more modern ones such as Erykah Badu and Lianne La Havas. I’m massively into rock music too and I think my music sits somewhere in the middle of these genres.
You’re based in London. What is the local music scene like in your area?
The music scene in London is awesome. There is something for everyone, whether that’s a heavy metal night, a stripped back acoustic night at a bar or some vinyl spinning in an underground club.
I understand you’ve been creating music whilst studying at university. What are you studying? How do you balance your music with your studying?
I study Music Performance and Industry at university so both ventures go hand in hand. We learn everything from songwriting to branding and producing, which obviously helps when you are trying to break through as an artist.
Do you have anything else exciting coming up in the next few months?
Early next year I’m doing an audition for a big festival plus lots more gigs around London. I’m trying to build my audience so that I can do bigger gigs and maybe even a tour at some point.