Who Is Madison Cunningham?

Who is Madison Cunningham?? That is today's question answered. Madison is one of my favorite artists and guitar players. She has a unique sound and playing style. I loved getting to pick her brain about all things music and non-music. In the comments let us know what you think about Juana Molina's Wed 21. Check out Madison's albums below as well!
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Check out the gear in this and past episodes here:
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Pedals:
JHS Panther Cub
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JHS Emperor
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JHS Footfuzz
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JHS Tide Water
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TC Electronic Poly Tune
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JHS Superbolt
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Power Supply:
Decibel Eleven Hot Stone
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Guitar:
Fender Jazzmaster
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Bass:
Vintage 60s K-5915
Record Time:
Juana Molina - Wed 21
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[@authorless]

"Write a bad song, but finish it" is some really solid advice.

[@majortom4543]

I hit home hard for me. Nice to see someone else also picked it up.

[@sullivan5933]

Yep, it's true I am a not so huge musician in my place, it's tribal and culture and doesn't take lots of stuffs, will, lyrics and good music tracks, but its truly working for me now.

[@jamesroy9182]

It’s resonated with me. Old fart can still have learning moments!

[@TheDrunkenScoundrel]

The best songwriter I have ever (personally) known told me once that EVERY day he would write 4-6 entire songs.

[@jamesroy9182]

@@TheDrunkenScoundrel (boggling) did he also have a job? Like, WHEN? I'd love to but man I also gotta eat

[@johnpecoraro1720]

I’m so happy, she just gets better and better. Been listening to her for 3-4 years now. She leaves space in the music but yet her writing so harmonically rich. She is amazing! I’m frustrated that she is not more recognized. … but happy she’s not commercialized..

[@bearclan]

I'm 70, and this young woman is more together than I am. I need to spend more time practicing. Bless you, Madison. Thanks, Josh.

[@ObjectiveDynamics]

63 here but I'm with you

[@BassByTheBay]

Luckily it's not a contest 😊. Just be yourself!

[@Andrew_M_Ward]

58 and right there with you

[@dweezilzappaworld]

What a great songwriter and singer. She has amazing musical skills.

[@plumeetpixels7062]

Oh my ! A nice compliment from a guitar master of the greatest kind !

[@chriskehoe6581]

Dude, you gotta check her out live. Her guitar skills are so fluid and relaxed and her voice,...good lord,...like an angel.

[@BassByTheBay]

Couldn't agree more. Her musicality is off the charts.

[@matheusgondim5583]

This is the most wholesome interview on youtube

[@TheChadPad]

She's really insightful into her playing. That's refreshing. That's a real musician right there. She knows what the hell she's doin

[@majortom4543]

i misread magician but that works as well.

[@clancyconlin2760]

@@majortom4543 Dai Vernon

[@andreweasombentley4703]

I'd never heard of Madison before this but I've been listening to her for the last 24hrs and she's awesome. What a talent!

[@j_drichmond]

You know it’s good when halfway through your pick up your guitar to play a long and instead get lost for an hour before finishing the full episode. Thank you for making great work.

[@brandonpadier]

Madison Cunningham RULES! An incredible songwriter and a killer player. So stoked for this interview!

[@letmeooze]

I've been listening to her music for a little while now, and she's become one of my favourite artists. This was an awesome surprise!

[@michaelthimes]

Flats on that Jazzmaster. Respect.

[@joermnyc]

Michael Himes flats have to be on those, round strings pop out of the bridge saddles (though that looks like a different bridge than the original one on the Jazzmaster and Jaguar).

[@michaelthimes]

@@joermnyc I disagree. Flats do not have to be on jazzmasters or jaguars and thousands of players enjoy roundwound strings on their offsets - Elvis costello, Thurston Moore, J Mascis, Kevin Shields and Kurt cobain to name a few. Of course the Mastery bridge was invented to overcome the issue you describe which is more likely to happen with aggressive playing and before it, a mustang bridge was the common retrofit. For what it's worth - the bridge in question looks like tune-o-matic style bridge which looks to be stock on that particular model. Maybe it's a roller style - hard to tell.

[@vrensen1]

Michael Himes it’s an ultra jazzmaster

[@brentonsalassi7916]

@@vrensen1 It's not an Ultra. It's a Mexi Classic Player.

[@kyordy]

Her left hand control is amazing. like an OOLLLLDDD blues player, right in the pocket.

[@babylonlarry]

love reading comments on Madison's stuff. A common one that makes me smile is "she plays like an old pro".

[@bipbipletucha]

She plays a Jazzmaster, of course Josh likes her playing

[@claudecat]

Wow! My worlds are colliding! I've been a huge fan of Madison since hearing her on Prairie Home Companion years ago. She's just gotten better since then. To find her on this here channel, where I come for gear history and advice, is amazing! Great interview, loved the music, everything really. I left a big long comment taking Scott to task for oversimplifying blues history or something, but now? All is forgiven. Mostly. Cereal is not a soup.

[@BassByTheBay]

Indeed. No sane human thinks cereal is a soup. By his rationale, if I pour my water with lemon slices into a bowl, it transforms into a soup. Pfft.

[@AdamsMusicandFun]

I looked up her videos on YT about 3 minutes into this video. I "got" immediately why she's super talented. I hope she has a long, successful career. She seems like a cool person and a sublime guitarist.

[@InspiretoVictory]

Radiohead, Paul Simon and Joni Mitchell. I hear it. She's so genuine and authentic. Honest and real. I'm such a fan. Oh, and I see Tedeschi Trucks in concert every year. They're absolutely incredible.

[@BassByTheBay]

Ha, I hear Joni, Radiohead, and Rufus Wainwright, but now that you mention it, I hear Paul as well. She is incredibly talented and mature beyond her years.

[@adotbeck]

Soup is all cooked together (even if it gets chilled before you eat it), cereal is liquid added to solid stuff, so not soup.

[@ljmiller96]

Cereal is either porridge or gruel. Not sure which. Maybe both.

[@BockwinkleB]

@@ljmiller96 Porridge is usually cooked, so maybe gruel?

[@wilaustu]

Also, you can have cereal without milk.

[@stopmonkey47452]

Milk is not broth. That's all I need to say.

[@martiboucat]

Started listening her music because of this show. Loving it A LOT. Josh & Nick, thanks! Best from Barcelona.

[@frankboyd.]

Look up Larkin Poe, Molly Tuttle, and Tyler Bryant and The Shakedown.

[@martiboucat]

Frank Boyd oh! I know all of them! Thanks for the recommendation, though! 🙂

[@terriclark7096]

It’s about time. SO refreshing. She’s the real deal. Musical integrity, and Intention … bravo.

[@robgilbert4679]

She is definitely one of the best young songwriters around right now. Keep it rollin!

[@ZeCoop]

Really great interview with a wonderful songwriter I had not heard of... I'll definitely check her stuff out. I thought this was a nice change of pace, and appreciated this week's video! :)

[@glennw3909]

There's something about Josh's consistent smirk throughout that has me laughing for some reason. Good stuff.

[@taylordn310]

Discovered Madison Cunningham a few months ago, and she’s quickly become one of my favorites! So cool to see her on the show.

[@ryanstevens11]

Glad this video will be helping to give her the bigger audience that she deserves. Madison is a budding star in the making!

[@LivingroomGearDemos]

Awesome episode guys. Just love her tone and style! Also, Nick is such a great drummer ✌🏻

[@robertlewis5439]

Great interview, lovely music. Lol'd when she explained Josh's vibrato to him.

[@m73a]

One of the best shows I have ever seen was when Juana Molina played a small club in Chicago -- touring for Un Dia around 2009. Intricate rhythms, looping pedals, unorthodox percussion instrumentation. I was hooked. I played the track featured here by Madison for my 4-1/2 year old daughter earlier today -- she may be hooked, as well. Fantastic episode!

[@adamburnett566]

World's colliding. Never thought I'd see Madison on here. Been enjoying her music for awhile now!

[@nigel_tufnell]

Man - this is so cool. Let alone Madison, who's a total genius... But then there is Nick who playes the song like he's never done anything else and Josh who is never scared or hesitant to jam with the greats. I'd be scared shitless. Great, great stuff

[@Alicesweetalice]

"I'm getting nervous now". Soup question. Well done Josh. Well done.

[@joestanley2743]

As a kiwi, It's awesome to see music from home influence and inspire people from around the world. I've grown up hearing Brooke Fraser on the radio and she's one of NZ's most talented songwriters for sure!

[@41DegreesSouth]

Haha, as a fellow Kiwi, I immediately scrolled down to find this comment when she mentioned Brooke

[@NickGranville]

Joe Stanley yeah man, I thought the same.

[@BassByTheBay]

Wow... I like this performance of "Pin It Down" better than the original. I just stumbled across Madison's music a couple of days ago and have become obsessed. Binging everything I can find of hers 🎧. Her musicality is so wonderfully nuanced, textured, and mature. Can't wait for a chance to see her live!

[@failgun]

A live album from her would be amazing

[@HendryWong324]

she is the one that make me can't leave my eyes off. the way she talks and the attitude to the music and the thing she loves.

[@ericdavidson5590]

It is a breath of fresh air to hear such a young talent...I’m a 42 yr old new fan. Also, everyone my age will tell you that Radiohead’s best album is the Bends, but I’m a sucker for In Rainbows.

[@PHLCoffeeSnob]

Agreed

[@ampoll88]

I have been looking forward to this episode!! Big fan of her music and guitar playing!

[@phenixwarren]

So pumped on this! Madi is the guitar hero we need in 2020!!

[@joewilliams3204]

I’ve been following her for awhile, she is very talented with a innovative songwriting style. Thanks for this Josh! Rock on Madi!

[@monkoman4172]

She'd make a great guest at our house. My fave artists are Radiohead, Fiona Apple and Jeff Buckley, while my girlfriend loves Feist and Joni Mitchell and loves that plane watching app.

[@thomaschumley3904]

She is an amazing talent. She is on repeat con my play list now.

[@hello5695]

Felt weird cuz I was hearing Josh on the left side and Madison on the right but they were sitting on opposite sides.......

[@peterwelsh1932]

Mitsune Hiku u should sit backwards

[@fossilmatic]

Swap your headphone around.

[@timw22020]

Hahahahah flip the headphone my dude

[@AdamsMusicandFun]

"That kind of sucks, but she means it, so it must be right." THAT is the sentiment that expresses why music is so special. Sincerity and authenticity mean everything. Great video and interview.

[@bromporke]

Haven’t found a new artist like her that I actually got excited about for years now.

[@gordonmckiernan4725]

I can't... already... be more effusive about this episode. Brilliant!!!

[@nolarocks]

So relieved to hear a girl singer singing in her normal voice - too many copy cats doing the same terrible fake soul stuff. Her singing is refreshing!!! Good on ya'!!!

[@davelanciani-dimaensionx]

Or every pop girl singer does that "whispery" soft voice. Ugh.

[@christhomas9221]

@@davelanciani-dimaensionx right? i'm so bored of that shit, put some damn personality into it!

[@thomasvanzoelen2354]

ok boomer(s)

[@alexbreyer6921]

She is so good! Loved getting to hear from her here. Thanks JHS!

[@TLMuse]

Great interview with one of my favorite new(ish) singer/songwriter/guitarists. She has such a unique voice, both as a composer and as a player. And really impressive drum work on "Pin it down"-totally in the pocket! -Tom

[@chuckwood2858]

Just wanted to say, since I got back in to guitar about two months ago, I have learned so much from this channel, and also just thoroughly enjoyed and been entertained by these videos. I just got my first JHS pedal this week-- an Angry Charlie. And it is REALLY GOOD, just like the KZbin videos!

[@artwerkmedia8616]

My favorite new artist on my favorite KZbin channel. Thanks! She is amazing. Had no idea she was so young. Must be an old soul. Ok, now I need a jazzmaster and a penguin pedal.

[@dlemon90]

I love her style, what a great vibe! Big ups for the Jazzmaster too

[@nitemareman1]

She looks like a Greek or Roman princess. Her face looks like one you see on old coins. In other words, GORGEOUS.

[@herroglop7411]

Amazing artist. Thanks Josh for leading me into her work.

[@hitnorcal]

She is very likable. Great interview/show Josh. Never heard her music. Will be playing her on Tidal today.

[@rabokel]

Wonderful! Hearing some Wendy & Lisa, Charlie Hunter, Marc Ribot. Love it.

[@RobFlaxMusic]

AHHH SHE'S THE BEST. I first saw her "Live at Paste Studios" video and have been a big fan ever since. Masterful guitar playing, singing, songwriting... what a monster!

[@jasminesustar8957]

I was listening to Madison’s music not too long ago, and I heard a lot of things that reminded me of Brooke Fraser, and I was wondering if she was an influence for her. That is so cool!! I’m glad I found this video because she answered that question for me. Both Brooke and Madison are two of my favorite artists.

[@kostischaveles]

Just came here to watch the pedals........but then I loved her music and sound. JHS you are awesome!!!

[@maximo.01]

John Mayer is definitely going to watch this video!! Haha!! Great video Josh and Madison!

[@DavidParker]

She’s an incredible guitarist and singer and performer but also Nick does not get enough credit for his drumming, such a great tasteful player.

[@andrewcroft9333]

Absolutely right. Some great drumming here. Kudos Nick!

[@OffShiftProductions]

Loved this episode. Love the format. Would not be oppposed to more content like this. Inspiring stuff.

[@plumeetpixels7062]

Damn, I love this artist so much ! I mean, songs like "L.A. (Looking Alive)", "Pin it down" or "L.A. (Looking Alive)" are masterpieces, each in a very singular way. Her guitar playing is phenomenal and makes a so perfect ensemble with her voice. In a time of too clean and sweet music, I love the tension, the dynamic of her harmonies and riffs. The best discovery for ages in the music I listen to. Maybe could we have her in concert in south France after the Covid time ? That would be my 2021 wish...

[@MYGAS21]

Wonderful interview and artist by the way...I did not know her.....her first song is very moving and powerful. I must check her out.

[@chriskehoe6581]

The last live show I saw, pre-pandemic, was Madison at Le Poisson Rouge NYC 1/29/2020. I can't wait to see her again. She's awesome.

[@brownmonkeybananayellow]

I love Madison Cunningham and this was a great interview/video. Glad it was more than 5 min.

[@md-ps2hx]

Excellent interview. First time I've heard of Madison is today Sept 29th 2022.

[@ElliotGKnapp]

Great video, happy to be introduced to her music! The Paul Simon influence is all over that song at the end, from the lyrics, to the flow, to the fingerpicking and understated chops!

[@shakeyourmatt]

This is great! Kinda in between a podcast and an interview

[@TomSmith-hq1ok]

One of my favourite artists!

[@dosekinse]

I think the first Madison Cunningham track I heard was In From Japan... and while listening to that I just fell in love with her music... and somehow I really felt like she'd also like the same music I like... and now seeing her mention artists like Fiona Apple, Jeff Buckley, Radiohead, Paul Simon etc confirms it... and that feels very heartwarming for me. I think her beautiful voice and her love for dissonant chords.. her guitar-driven sound, are the primary reasons why I'm very drawn to her music. it makes so much more sense now... now that I know that she's inspired by artists who have that certain zazazoo... that seemingly unexplainable insight into the harmony that can be found even in contradictions.

[@samhatman6536]

Read all the comments so far. Liked many. Always like your videos. And, there was so much to enjoy here! You put it out there for us to enjoy, you know! Thanks to all of you for your generosity. Just what we needed. I will keep this one in the library. And buy this creator's work. You guys backed her up so well. Madison was awesome, you all just sit down and pour out great music! Thanks Madison. Really! I learn so much wonderfulness every time I tune in.

[@christianfrey6563]

More of these please! I love your interview questions and the way they really help us get to know an artist.

[@Ruefus]

Yeah.....you need to do more of this.

[@maceynovacek4700]

I saw her perform with Lake Street Dive about a month ago and am now just obsessed with her music and look!!

[@RTFosmark]

Great episode, JHS! Thanks for showing off Ms. Cunningham-I am firmly entrenched in her fandom after that.

[@stevenash1215]

That was fun! I bought 'Who Are You Now' because you featured it a while back. It is def one of my favs! Madison is very talented.

[@CalMedina]

So amazed by how talented maddison is. Super underrated artist.

[@billphillipstube]

Very cool episode. Hadn't heard of Madison before. I'm very impressed.

[@stefantimko8980]

That first song ever written by her is "There May Be Tears", it's really solid and its album "Come Away" by Scott Cunningham Band is listed on Spotify as 2012, which means she was not older than 16 writing it... kinda blown away by this.

[@sigsfast]

She’s a stunning talent that doesn’t get enough attention.

[@ashleyethier6460]

this interview answered so many questions I wondered about her. THANKS!

[@SoundCastle00]

I love Bill Frisell and I have a Nash Telemaster and I've been searching for something that I only can feel internally. This video brings me so close to finding my own musical path.😊

[@DheadslayinG]

i had no idea who madison was before this video, but i am just simply amazed by her playing and personality. this was such a fun and great video. everything in this video was interesting, the questions, experiences, and music all talked about just makes me want to know more and write more music thank you josh!

[@easy-to-read-name62]

What a treat. Thank you for that.

[@flonsdg]

The thing that always amazes me the most about her playing is how her hands never seem to move, she is the true Slow Hand

[@periloustemple8290]

You are always ahead, Josh. I just found out about her - and I've been missing out. This fresh and exciting. Gordon Mote is how I got my lights turned on!! Madison is a breathe of fresh air in every way.

[@kjrimple]

Fantastic interview, Josh!

[@BrentosTheFreshmaker]

I got into her music through Josh's Record Time recommendation. Absolutely amazing songwriting. Really cool to see Madison on the show with Josh, and to see her talk about her process and gear. "Song In My Head" is one of the best songs I've heard in a long time

[@dinosaursr]

Wonderful interview with a great new talent. Nice jam everyone.

[@brianmoffet7237]

Wow, she's terrific. I'm intrigued. Great playing, unique sound. A+

[@blues61]

Thank you for introducing Madison Cunningham to me. Great use of your KZbin channel. Stay healthy and be well.

[@jakesdaddy08]

Thank you so much for this episode. I must admit I’d never heard of Madison but what an incredible player, loved listening to her and her thoughts on playing and songwriting. Her music is incredible too!

[@kipmillwee6936]

Great interview, questions the best and the answers, WOW

[@bk-ew1ny]

she's mature beyond her young age and has great energy and talent.

[@bevo65]

That tune at the end ... my compliments to the chef! 👩🏻‍🍳

[@espowari]

Thanks for this Josh. Great interview. So unique. Brilliant guitarist.

[@OccamsEraserhead]

She's a goddess. Not because of her looks - although she's very pretty - but she's so talented, and smart and wise and I think I'm in love with her.

[@IPushHard]

Somehow Bluesy but definitely not Blues. I can hear just a little Paul Simon in the writing. I like how her vocals kind of dance over the dark swirling music underneath. Obviously I was impressed. Solo singer songwriter girls aren't my usual tea but I feel like I could pick up her record and really enjoy it. Great video! Thanks

[@chloeanne4473]

This is so wonderful and also so nice to hear about Madison’s creative process!

[@justinguitarcia]

Late to the party but this feels like a major win for music. All this incredible musicality married with the song writing and melody.. so good

[@coldacre]

she just gets it. dissonance in playing. Radiohead, Buckley.... Jazzmasters, Vibrato pedals... I'm so happy to have found her music. she's a bad-ass. killer job everyone at JHS. Nick's drumming on the last song is in the pocket. Madison, you rule!

[@casenowie]

Found out about Madison through JHS record time. At the moment she's one of my favourite artists. Thanks for this episode!