About

Vancouver-born Madelyn Read brings the soul of wide-open country landscapes to the pulse of city streets. Inspired by I’m With Her, Joni Mitchell, and First Aid Kit, she weaves nostalgic Americana traditions with a fresh perspective, creating music that bridges rural and urban worlds.

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With a voice described as “haunting” and a lyrical style praised by Americana UK as “a wonderful example of grafting new perspectives onto folk and country roots,” Madelyn creates music that is both grounded and deeply moving. Her debut album, Concrete Country (May 2023), delves into the complexities of urban life—gentrification, the rising cost of living, and loneliness—while evoking a deep longing for connection. Supported by the Canada Council for the Arts, FACTOR Canada, and CreativeBC, the album marks her as a unique voice in contemporary Americana.

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From southern BC to the Yukon and the United Kingdom, Madelyn has shared her music on festival stages and in intimate venues. Highlights include performances at Tiny Lights Music Festival, Vancouver Mural Festival, and Nottingham’s Hockley Hustle.

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In November 2024, Madelyn began writing her sophomore album at the La Napoule Art Foundation residency in Côte D’Azur, France. This next chapter in her artistry dives deeper into Americana and Bluegrass traditions, exploring themes of family, belonging, and the courage it takes to embrace life’s relationships with honesty and love.