MADELINE. “Consume”

MADELINE. shares her high aesthetic “Consume,” tuning into her own brand of Neo-Pop. Inspired by literature and art, MADELINE.’s music derived from tradition, creating a beautiful overlap of time and influences. “Consume” sees a woman of grace and beauty, who was once trapped in a love triangle, telling hers and the others’ story. As the sound of chaos and war fading into the background, her voice finally comes to the spotlight.

“These violent delights have violent ends.” MADELINE opens in the gunfire of Shakespeare’s iconic play Romeo & Juliet. Walking from the cinematic chaos came MADELINE, introspective, melancholy and disillusioned. She’s not here to unleash her emotional burden or to dwell on the past. She’s wise and undeterred. She’s been through pain, love and lust, but she didn’t lost herself in it.

Like a monologue of a contemporary one-woman’s play with Billie Eilish allure, “Consume” see the minimalistic, phantom trap beat dubbing MADELINE.’s laid-back, soulful voice. Her lounge vocal style naturally has the mournfulness and nostalgia of 20s’ jazz. Like someone who walks from last century, standing bright and stylistic in the modern light, the artist’s debut “Consume” plucks your heartstring.

The storytelling of “Consume” is filmic and intimate. Minimalistic in style, but the song never ceases to impress. Radiating indie aesthetic, MADELINE.’s bold touch of artistry bridges identity and existing influences. The chorus marks the climax, as the narrator admits the truth of a love affair is simply one consuming the love of hers. The realization comes into a nourishing tearful swell of sonic, because here, she’s finally free. She’s liberated from the drama, yet that liberation is one of pain.

“These violent delights have violent ends” seem more than ever fitting. Behind the beautifully orchestrated track is the war of consequences and karma. You have to admit, MADELINE. is a very stylistic songwriter.