Madisen

Matt Clarke and Leila Harrison are MADISEN: A musical powerhouse that delivers strong original songs laced with catchy hooks, beautiful melodies, and biting lyrics, all conveyed with a passion and honesty that cuts straight to the soul. The duo’s brand of “folk rock” seamlessly blends their own styles with their library of influences, creating a sound that is wonderfully diverse and yet strikingly collected and focused. The duo’s debut recording, “Songs From the Seventh Floor EP,” is an honest, powerful, beautiful concentration of songs that capture their sound and energy marvelously. In early 2004, Madisen enlisted producer, engineer and mixer Jared Kuemper (Sheryl Crow, Tegan & Sara) to help them deliver the goods, and the end result is stunning. Described as “charming, airy and melodic,” their “lush, lovely tunes” are conveyed thrillingly by Leila’s powerful, compelling voice, and Matt’s stirring vocals and driving guitar. Leila’s voice has been described as, “rich and melodic, coming across as sexy and unmannered - not an easy feat, and indicative of an unselfconscious delivery.” The debut disc has grabbed them notable attention from the indust... more...