With a fresh approach to art rock, the quirky Maddie Jones and her amazing band have been assertively carving a place for themselves in Wales and the UK’s alternative music scenes, developing a reputation for mesmerising and energetic live shows. With an increasingly hectic festival schedule, they are capturing the imagination of music lovers everywhere.
‘Impressive - think primal rock'n'roll se
nsibility with a deft touch’ - Drowned in Sound
“Truly captivating, unpredictable jumps in genre and mood, a fantastic and distinct voice” - Fresh on the Net
“A wonderful artist” - BBC Introducing
“Really really good, really obvious talent” - TeamRock
Maddie and the band have won numerous live competitions, including Cardiff’s Big Gig judged by industry experts including a major festival curator, and a national radio DJ. Maddie (the main writer of the group) has been mentored in songwriting by Amy Wadge (Grammy-winning Ed Sheehan co-writer, who described Maddie as ‘exceptionally talented’). Essentially, the Maddie Jones band combines an eclectic musical upbringing spanning everything from blues to funk, from Bowie to QOTSA, and brings it all together with a pop sensibility. It’s a melting pot of catchy riffs and melodic hooks: experimentation meets dancey grooves.
“A sonic palette of pristine rock and roll” - AfterDark�
“Should probably carry an earworm warning” - New Sound Wales
The band comprises four talented musi
“Phenomenal musicality and brilliant songwriting” – The CDF
“Fierce musicality and fortitude as an artist” – Buzz
The band’s theatrical performances have seen their reputation grow at an exceptional rate during their festival run of 2016. Having self-released three EPs (2010, 2013 and 2015), and an album (2014), the band have once more been working with renowned producer Charlie Francis (REM, Future of the Left), and crowdfunding to release new material in 2016-7. Previous gigs include: The Bedford (London), Bodega (Nottingham), Glastonbury Festival, Swn Festival.
