HAVEN MADISON DROPS “MONSTER” FROM HIGHLY ANTICIPATED DEBUT EP

Haven Madison, American Idol Season 21 finalist and 19 Recordings/BMG rising pop vocalist, performer, multi-instrumentalist and songwriter, drops her brand-new track, “Monster.” Available today along with an official music video, the song serves as the second track to release in anticipation of Madison’s forthcoming studio EP TURN OFF ALL THE LIGHTS that will drop worldwide on April 26. Listen to “Monster” here, watch the official music video below, and pre-order/pre-save/pre-add the EP here.

With “Monster,” Madison takes a deep dive into the depths of emotion. The dark, edgy anthem is an unapologetic look at the complexities of relationships, breakups, and empowerment. Madison draws from personal inspiration told through her powerful storytelling and delivers a sonically rich and emotionally charged song that showcases her evolving range as an artist and songwriter.

“‘Monster’ was the song that opened the floodgates for me,” says Madison. “I was, as no surprise, very ticked off by a boy and just went wide open with this pop banger. I love the dark elements it has, and the sentiment is one I haven’t heard in a song yet, so I’m pumped for the world to get their hands on it.” “Monster” is co-writtenwith GRAMMY-nominated songwriter/producer andVarietyHitmaker Dave Pittenger, who also serves as producer onTURN OFF ALL THE LIGHTS.Set to ignite the hearts of listeners everywhere, the sophomore track is a compelling preview of what's to come from Madison’s highly anticipated EP and follows the success of her debut song "Sky Up."

About Haven Madison:

Hailed “the next big pop star” by Katy Perry, 19 Recordings/BMG rising pop vocalist, performer, multi-instrumentalist, and songwriter Haven Madison's emerging journey through the music industry has been nothing short of remarkable. Her upcoming debut EP TURN OFF ALL THE LIGHTS displays her immense talent as a singer/songwriter and powerful vocalist and follows on the heels of her successful run as a Top 8 Season 21 finalist on ABC’s American Idol where she captured the hearts of millions performing her own originals like the wistful “Fifteen” and heartfelt “Still Need You.” Earning instant praise from judges Lionel Richie, Katy Perry, and Luke Bryan, as well as guest judge Ed Sheeran, Madison’s viral duet performance of “Still Need You” with Perry catapulted her into the spotlight, garnering the admiration of millions of viewers and fans. Her debut EP drops worldwide on April 26, 2024.

About 19 Recordings:

19 Recordings is an LA–based record label owned by Sony Pictures’ 19 Entertainment. Founded in London in 1999 as the music division of 19 Entertainment, the label was one of the top record imprints compiled by Billboard in 2012. 19 Recordings has been a part of the successful music careers of platinum artists Kelly Clarkson, Carrie Underwood, Daughtry, Phillip Phillips, Lauren Alaina, Gabby Barrett, and Chayce Beckham, among many others.

 

About BMG:

BMG is an integrated music publishing and recordings business and the world’s fourth-largest international music company. BMG’s distinctive pitch is a relentless focus on global service to its artist and songwriter clients, combining creative insight and support with the best in technology and analytics. BMG’s 22 offices across 13 core music markets represent over three million songs and recordings, including many of the most renowned and successful catalogs in popular music history. BMG is owned by international media, services and education company Bertelsmann, whose other content businesses include the entertainment company RTL Group and the trade book publisher Penguin Random House. With its integrated technology platform, artist-friendly culture and commitment to help artists maximize their income, BMG aims to be the best company in music to do business with. See more atwww.bmg.com.

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Frenchy and the Punk release 'Cities In Dust' tribute, marking its 38th anniversary, along with B-side 'Monsters'

"Explosive, subdued, confrontational, soothing, spikey, and accessible, an incredible blend of alt-rock shade and alt-folk light" ~ Big Takeover Magazine

"Vibrant and danceable. Who says dark can’t also be fun? Zen Ghost, which may be among the year’s best albums to date, is a highly recommended listen" ~ The Spill Magazine

"Penetrating psych-soaked post-punk... Brimming with their signature cinematic drama and that unforgettable voice" ~ Global Texan Chronicles

"Bombastic... a happy medium between the sonic atmosphere and thoughtful melancholy of post-punk music and the unmistakable drama of cabaret... beautifully manic"  ~ Amplify Music Magazine

"An inspiriting slice of post punk hued, new wave nurtured rock ‘n’ roll... under the skin and hungrily stirring the imagination in a flash" ~ Ringmaster Review


NYC-based goth pop-alternative duo
Frenchy and the Punk present their cover version of Siouxsie and the Banshees’ classic 'Cities In Dust', set for release on October 18, the 38th anniversary of the original release by this game-changing post-punk outfit.

The single comes with the B-side track
 'Monsters', a rhythmic new wave-punky guitar-based tale of greed that conjures images of surreal scenes as if in a trippy video game. Reflecting the angst of the moment, it weaves and flows in observation of the theft of the world's abundance by those whose hunger to have it all at any cost knows no bounds.

Frenchy and the Punk is vocalist, percussionist and lyricist Samantha Stephensonand guitarist-composer Scott Helland, who co-founded Outpatients and
Deep Wound (with Dinosaur Jr.'s J Mascis and Lou Barlow). Tapped as one of the Top 25 duos in the US by Yahoo! Music, the duo profess a vivid blend of post-punk, cabaret and dark folk music.

This release follows the duo's seventh album
 'Zen Ghost', written and recorded during the pandemic and released in October 2022 to critical acclaim. During these same recording sessions, they decided to record the Banshees’ cover after fans seemed thrilled with their live rendition at shows.

Many of the songs on their recent Zen Ghost have also garnered that vocal comparison as well as to Grace Slick and Johnette Napolitano. American guitarist and live looping master Scott Helland, who cut his teeth in the early hardcore punk scene of Western Massachusetts, is an avid fan of the iconic 80s band and Cities in Dust was one of his favorites.

Helland recalls first discovering Siouxsie in the mid-80s upon walking into his favorite record store - Main Street Records in Northampton, MA, noting “It was one of those things I’ll never forget. Seeing a poster of Siouxsie with her teased black hair and the song blasting throughout the store, it was mind blowing. I feel like I hadn’t really been exposed to female musicians in the punk or goth realm until then. She was instantly cool to me."

While also a fan, Stephenson's deep dive into the Banshees’ sound came much later. “I was aware of Siouxsie and the Banshees, but mostly for her stunning look. I loved her image. She seemed to exude fierceness and confidence but I wasn’t all that familiar with the band’s sound. It’s really because our fans constantly mentioned her name that got me falling down the Banshees’ rabbit hole some years ago," says Stephenson.

"It’s never too late to discover great music! Seeing her perform at Latitude Festival in the UK while on tour there this year was so inspiring. She fully embraces her age and still performs with the fierceness I saw and loved in those early days. I so appreciate how creative and inventive the band was and I’m also a fan of Siouxsie’s solo album Mantaray.”

Helland and Stephenson met in NYC in 1998, when Stephenson spontaneously jumped on stage to accompany Helland during his solo guitar performance. The spark was immediate, powerful and undeniable. The two began to tour with fevered zeal and striking aesthetic, building fervent fans on the mystical-folk/steampunk festival, coffeehouse, convention and club circuits with their boisterous performances.

With
numerous recordings under their belt over the years, they've performed with Dead Can Dance's Peter Ulrich and Dresden Dolls' Brian Viglione, and opened for Thomas Dolby, Dinosaur Jr., The World Inferno Friendship Society, Rasputina, Cruxshadows, Hurray For The Riff Raff and The Young Dubliners. 

After a full year of touring throughout the USA and Europe in support of 'Zen Ghost', Frenchy and the Punk is now back in New York, writing material for a new album they plan to release in 2024. In the meantime, 'Cities In Dust' is available from fine digital outlets, including
Apple Music, Spotify and Bandcamp.

CREDITS
Samantha Stephenson - Vocals, Percussion, Keyboard
Scott Helland - Guitar, Bass, Drums and Drum Programming
Recorded, Mixed and Mastered by Jason Sarubbi
Produced by Frenchy and the Punk
Originally performed by Siouxsie and the Banshees
Written by Susan Ballion, Peter Edward Clarke, Steven Severin
Artwork - Samantha Stephenson
Photos by Samantha Stephenson

TOUR DATES
Oct. 21  EASTAMPTON, NJ - Autumn Lands Festival
Nov. 4   PITTSBURGH, PA - Witches’ Ball
Dec 2-3  WEST PALM BEACH, FL - Steampunk Adventurers Weekend
Jan. 13   COLTS NECK, NJ - Big Top Circus Ball
Feb 16-18  GETTYSBURG, PA - Mythicon
Apr. 6   GALVESTON, TX - Galveston Steampunk Festival
Apr 19-21  SAN METEO, CA - Clockwork Alchemy
Apr 27-28  HOLLY SPRINGS, NC - Festival of Legends
May 18   MILTON, PA - World of Fae Ball


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