Rett Madison Shares Apocalyptic Folk Song

by | Apr 20, 2024

Turning the page on another creative chapter, Los Angeles-based vocalist, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Rett Madison has shared her atmospheric new single Apocalyptic Folk Song via Warner Records/War Buddha Records.

Rett Madison

Rett Madison (Mikayla Miller)
Rett Madison (Mikayla Miller)

“I wrote Apocalyptic Folk Song about climate anxiety and my existential dread,” shares MadisonOn the track, she laments how, “Children are dying from the heat,” while going on to face the flames head-on, “Presidents are gluttonous for violence and greed.” Sonically, earthy percussion anchors the track as she conjures up soulful harmonies between a loose guitar rhythm. She contorts her voice from a smoky timbre on the verses into a cathartic wail on the chorus. It only paves the way for more music to come from the rapidly rising troubadour.

Check out the lyric video for Apocalyptic Folk Song below:

The 27-year-old has continued to incite tastemaker applause. A Book Of featured her on its digital cover and attested, “Rett Madison, artist on the rise and a deeply emotive singer-songwriter known for her poignant lyrics and captivating blend of folk, rock, Americana and soul is making waves in the contemporary music scene with her heartfelt storytelling and powerful vocal performances.”

Keeping busy this year, she just performed a string of shows alongside John Darnielle of The Mountain Goats and Bailen, in addition to a headline tour throughout the MidwestIn February, she notably graced the stage of Carnegie Hall at The Piano Recital with Mandy MooreMargo PriceMeg Duffy, and others.

In 2023, she delivered her acclaimed sophomore album and Warner Records debut, One for Jackie. It features a collaboration with Iron & Wine in addition to lead singles One for Jackie, One for Crystal, Skydiving and Fortune Teller. Watch Madison’s performance of standout Flea Market on Late Night with Seth Meyers below:

She was also spotlighted in a Mixtape Moments segment on CBS Mornings.

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