Madisyn Gifford

The voice is airy and arresting, the songs are affecting and enveloping, and with both, Madisyn Gifford effortlessly balances the raw emotion and curiosity of her youth with a mastery of her craft that belies said youth completely. 

The 19-year-old songwriter and performer has been singing as long as she’s been talking, but even that can’t fully account for the transcendent quality showcased on Learning to Exist, her upcoming EP on 604 Records. Musically and lyrically, it’s a captivating and compelling union of innocence and experience that can completely enwrap its listener. And as alluring as her vivacious indie-folk sound and vocal prowess may be, Gifford is equally as adept as a lyricist, cleverly and creatively delving into the formative experiences of transitioning into her early 20s. 

Sonically and thematically, Learning to Exist is an impressive foundation for a gifted artist coming into her own.