With the release of her fourth album, The Pages, in the summer of 2025, British Columbian singer/songwriter Maddisun has made great strides within the alt-country world. Blending small-town grounding with big-star ambition, along with her warm, magnetic presence and powerhouse vocals, Maddisun has been captivating audiences both at home in Canada and abroad with performances that feel simultaneously intimate and electrifying.
Congrats on your new album The Pages! How are you feeling now that it’s finally out in the world?
Definitely very proud and accomplished. I believe it’s my very best release so far, and I’m so glad people are resonating with the songs. I’ve sold hundreds of physical copies now and since the album is so rooted in classic/vintage vibes, it only made sense to push the physical copies and not focus as much on digital streaming for this release. To have so many people wanting to support that idea feels great.
This is album number three for you—how do you think it shows your growth compared to your earlier records?
This is definitely my strongest work yet! I think it really shows in my songwriting and also just how the record was put together.
Everything is really well done this time around – from the artwork to the promotional rollout. It was great to be able to work with so many different people on this project, and for the first time I didn’t try and do all the artwork myself. I hired Zach at Reflect Design Co and that was a huge stepping stone for me to not be trying to navigate Photoshop templates – haha.
I really got to focus on the creative process and outsource more help, so that also shows growth for me.
You had a really unique rollout with singles, an EP, and even a physical release before the digital launch. What made you want to release it that way?
Yes! The physical release is something I’ve always done – it feels classic, like the way music is meant to be listened to. So, it was important for this release that I did things that way. Also, with the state of streaming right now, it made sense to move away from that and bring things back to my own fan base. Doing the unique rollout like this brought me closer to my fans. I invited them into my creative world and then they got to hold physical music art in their hands! So much cooler!
The album pulls from folk, rock ‘n’ roll, Southern Rock, and Americana. How did you find the balance between all those sounds while still keeping it “Maddisun”?
Those influences are always in the back of my mind. They just come through naturally without me even thinking about it. I grew up surrounded by rock and roll and those classic sounds, so they are just a part of me. I have been writing songs since I was a kid. I used to make my family sit and listen while I improvised little songs at seven years old, just writing straight from the heart. This album feels like a return to that spirit. I really let my inner child run free creatively, but at the same time I kept leaning on the artists and songwriters who inspire me to bring shape, structure, and strong hooks to the music.
You worked with a few different producers on this record. What was it like collaborating with Julian Bueckert, Ian Docherty, and Jim Bryson?
Amazing! Each song has a world of its own. It was cool to be in the big Dwayne Gretzky studio in Toronto working with Ian, and then out in Ottawa staying with Jim at Fixed Hinge. Then back to our little studio bungalow in Kimberley with Julian. This is the first time I’ve worked with more than one producer on an album, so I was nervous that sonically it wouldn’t be cohesive, but it all came together perfectly, because my thematic and authentic songwriting is always there.
You’ve said that each song feels like a page from your story. Was there one song that hit especially close to home for you while writing or recording?
“Colours/Amber” was really special to create because it was the first time I experimented with a true “transition song” on an album. The tracks flow directly into each other, which felt super fun and experimental for me as a songwriter and producer.
The one that hit closest to home was definitely “To Heal.” I wrote it in my tiny Toronto apartment around 3am after coming home from a gig. I remember getting emotional as I wrote it – it was so cathartic and it really cemented for me that I’m born to do this. That song is deeply healing for me, and I think it carries that energy for others too.
You’ve mentioned influences like Sheryl Crow, Maggie Rogers, and Tom Petty. Did any of their music directly inspire certain songs on The Pages?
Definitely. Sheryl Crow inspo is all over on this record, specifically on tracks “Amber” “Good Plan” and “Your Muse”. Maggie comes out a lot in those more “lived in” organic tracks, and Tom comes out in the heavier country rock songs. Also, some other inspirations were Alanis Morissette, Jewel, The Band, and Kacey Musgraves.
You’ve played over 500 shows and traveled everywhere from Ireland to L.A. How has all that moving around and performing shaped who you are as an artist?
Playing over 500 shows and traveling so much has really shaped me, both as an artist and as a person. Every city, every venue, and every audience brings a totally different energy, and you learn to adapt and connect in new ways each time.
I just returned after a series of shows with Mallory Chipman in the UK and Ireland and whether it’s overseas, L.A., or even across Canada, I think it has given me such a deep sense of resilience and independence. It’s also made me realize that music is this universal language. No matter where you are, people want to feel something real. All those experiences on the road have helped me grow into a more confident performer and a more grounded songwriter.
You’ve already accomplished so much—three albums, endorsements, showcases, even a sync deal. What’s one of the biggest lessons you’ve learned along the way?
Patience and trust in the process. It’s so easy to get caught up in comparing yourself to others or wanting everything to happen right away. But I’ve realized that every step – even the small ones – matter and they all add up. The sync deals, showcases, and albums are amazing milestones, but the real growth has come from showing up consistently, being authentic, and building genuine connections. Staying true to myself and my vision has been the most important part of the journey. That’s why I wanted to release this album in such a unique way—not for the industry, but for me and for my fans, my people.
When people listen to The Pages, what do you hope they walk away feeling—and what’s next on your journey after this release?
I hope people listen and go, “Damn, that’s a good record!”
I poured so much creative energy into this album, and it feels amazing that people are hearing that and connecting with it. Thank you to everyone who’s discovered it so far. More than anything, I want listeners to walk away feeling inspired to go full send in whatever they’re doing. Be bold, don’t hold back, be genuine, and be the star of your own movie.
2026 has already been so eventful. I’ve released the music video for “Amber”, played in the UK and Ireland, and while I was in Belfast, we filmed the new video for “The Pages”. I’m back at home, but I’m already gearing up for more shows and new music. Stay tuned!
