Inspiring Madóc

As I continue streaming the recent debut EP from Madóc, "Adrenaline Demos"I still want to learn more about this incredible artist. Luckily Madóc was willing to help us all out again by answering some questions about what inspires and influences her. 

Hope you enjoy what she has to say!

How did the Irish influences make their way into your music?

I have always felt connected to my Irish roots as my mom is from there. I grew up going back all the time to visit family and over the years have gone on several solo Ireland trips too -  it’s my home away from home. In terms of music, the soundtrack of my childhood was primarily a mix of U2, The Cranberries and traditional Irish music. With my Irish family, we’re the ones closing out the bars with a traditional Irish “sing-song,” harmonizing with cousins in the car or on a stage, or dancing til the morning to Irish music. When making my own music, I hadn’t intended to have Irish influence in them, it sort of just happened naturally. I feel empowered when I get to sing a riff or a celtic wail similar to Dolores O’Riordan or Hozier, and even stronger when I get to storytell in my songs like my ancestors would have. This is an incredibly important part of who I am that I will always cherish.

How has your music been influenced by your upbringing in the Pacific Northwest?

My PNW upbringing definitely influences my nature-esque

metaphors in my lyrics. But also, even in my aesthetic as an artist, I feel like I try to encompass the colors and feelings of being pulled into the forest and met with your deepest truths. My song, “The Creek” is about the literal creek behind my house where I spent so much time feeling free and imaginative. So when I think of the PNW in my music, I think of coming home to my real honest self and just being grounded by nature.

Who would you consider your biggest musical influences?

By far my biggest musical influences are Dolores O’Riordan of The Cranberries, Maggie Rogers, Chappell Roan and King Princess. I’ve always been drawn to big powerful singers but also those who bring an edge to their performance. I love hearing the emotions in Dolores’s and Maggie’s voices and how they go back and forth from ethereal falsetto, to a powerful chest voice. Maggie’s lyrics have always entranced me with how she brings in nature into her songs. Chappell and King Princess don’t shy away from writing about the queer experience in all of its color. I think they also both bring a commanding and sexy stage presence to their performances and much of that I know is influenced by drag queens. My hope is to take pieces of influence from each of these artists and make my artistry my own!

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Be sure to follow Madóc on Instagram, and stream Adrenaline Demos to be sure you won't miss it! Also, be sure to check out all of here appearances her on Section 36 Music!

Thanks again Madóc!