Our feature series Origins provides artists with a space to break down everything that went into their latest release. Today, Madison Cunningham takes us through her new single, “Subtitles.”
Folk singer-songwriter Madison Cunningham has shared her new single, “Subtitles.” The song marks a change in direction for the artist, and follows the release of a deluxe edition of her Grammy-winning album Revealer.
Featuring a driving guitar and a staccato bassline propelling the song forward, the song was given the title of “dino-rock” by the singer herself. Drawing inspiration from ’80s new wave, Cunningham directly referred to XTC as a major inspiration for the song’s melody, inspiring her to sweeten up the track and “pack this song with candy.”
Drawing together feelings and thoughts of dystopia and cluelessness, Cunningham conjures all of this together and more for this undeniable new track.
Currently supporting Hozier’s “Unreal Unearth” tour, Cunningham will also provide support for John Mayer’s upcoming 2024 European tour, beginning in March. Get tickets to both runs here.
Listen to the new track “Subtitles” below, and read on for Cunningham’s breakdown of the main inspirations behind the new track.
