J. Madden Shares Dawn
J. Madden rose to fame as a powerful songwriter for both Seatbelts and Hooton Tennis Club, but I felt like he really came into his own when he released his solo debut, Same Day as Yesterday. We’re a few years removed from that release, and we find James in a contemplative mode on his latest single, reflecting on the comforts of home, in the nostalgic sense. His voice feels heavy, akin to the croon of Jonathan Bree, coating the track in this striking drama. At times, you can hear these playful little “oohs” that remind me of Bowie too, so perhaps this is all a fresh take on those spiders that came from Mars. Good time to open up your Tuesday with this tune.
