“Sticking out like a necrotized thumb, I’m way too loud…
Transform me like origami, but I’ll never fit the mold.”
Before the single, released on January 31, a quick dip into the background and the press release.
Madeline Rosene is an indie pop-n-roll singer-songwriter known for her sharp wit, genre-blending sound, and fearless storytelling. Currently based in Los Angeles, Madeline hails from Cleveland, Ohio and New York City. Madeline’s music captures the essence of modern life’s complexities with a mix of humor, heart, and edge. Her debut album, “Raised on Porn,” boldly explores themes of societal disconnect in a digital age, while her follow-up, “Everyday Existential Crisis,” dives deeper into the psyche with introspective, genre-defying tracks.
Madeline’s artistry has been shaped by collaborations with renowned artists and producers such as Matt Costa, known for his indie-folk prowess, and Johnny K, the Grammy-nominated producer behind hits for Disturbed and Plain White T’s. These collaborations have infused her music with a distinctive edge, blending indie pop with rock and experimental sounds.

My review: Necrotized is an interesting word (like pusillanimous). I did think it may belong to the same family of words as necromancer (wizard), but I was wrong; it refers to something dying or dead. It is a stripped-back track with a gentle piano accompaniment and some wistful dreamy vocals. I found it a form of gentle therapy music that you could meditate to; the video is a bit trippy with some touches of avant-garde. It is an exploration of sound and image. My review, in a nutshell, is that this introspective track showcases a talented vocal performance and provides a gentle soundtrack for a winter night.
Madeline said of the single, “Fish Astronaut” is a song about feeling fundamentally out of place and wrestling with the tension between self-acceptance and the pressure to conform. Inspired by a fight with my husband, Alec, after a party in Ohio, the song explores my sense of alienation in a place I once called home. I felt like my boldness, competitive nature, and outspoken personality were at odds with the subdued Midwestern environment, leaving me feeling like a glaring outlier—”sticking out like a necrotized thumb.”
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You can stream the single here
Artist Website here
By Lorraine Foley