in partnership with The B-Bar
in partnership with The B-Bar
Maddie Morris is an artist who strives to make a difference in the world. Bold, insightful and refreshingly unique, she takes traditional song in new directions to shine a light on contemporary issues, offering new perspectives about the world we live in today.
Folk songs have always told stories, but how Maddie makes her mark is by turning this storytelling into action. Described by Jim Moray as “leading the next generation of socially conscious songwriters”, she uses her work to highlight inequality, challenge viewpoints and provide an inclusive space for shared experiences. She was recently commissioned by Rural Arts to explore LGBTQIA+ experiences through traditional music, and has also been proud to collaborate with organisations such as Queer Folk, Esperance and Trans Pride Brighton.
Whether she’s turning a centuries-old ballad on its head or writing something completely new, Maddie places her focus on drawing out true meaning rather than being true to tradition. Maddie released her debut EP, Purgatory, in 2020 – a reflection on the experiences of lockdown, which was recorded at home. Two years on, she’s following this up with her first studio release, Upstream, a beautifully crafted collection of songs which amplifies the stories of those often marginalised by society. Passionately political, yet gently understated, this is music that deftly treads the path between art and activism.
Folk songs have always told stories, but how Maddie makes her mark is by turning this storytelling into action. Describing her as “leading the next generation of socially conscious songwriters” is born out on this single. “She takes traditional song in new directions to shine a light on contemporary issues, offering new perspectives about the world we live in today”. The first single from an Ep to be called ‘Upstream’ she has a distinctive, fresh singing style that sits with the spars guitar, strings, and piano backing. More proof that folk based singer songwriting is thriving in 2022.
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