Madison Cunningham at Paste Studio NYC live from The Manhattan Center

[@meots]

That drummer is amazing. Probably the most tasteful drumming I’ve ever heard.

[@margegriesmeyer6575]

The drummer is killer. Great chops. So creative and precise. Nothing out of place.

[@neilsaunders9309]

Great playing. But then Madison and the bass player are no slouches, either!

[@rachmann516]

Yea, Madison should use her all the time bc she is the ideal drummer for her music. I'm blown away. Who is she?

[@marksharman8029]

Just sleazing her way through the the entire groove. Mmmm love it.

[@sylvainswift3234]

Sure she is. But that's what happens when you're fully dedicated to the music you play, and not playing what the others are used to! ;-)

[@marksharman8029]

@@sylvainswift3234 by sleazy i mean absolutely appropriate. A very good thing.

[@syalutsa]

Leaves contemporary pop artists in the dust.

[@wiwastudios5666]

The fact that she both sings and plays like that simultaneously ... !

[@spotteddogmemphis]

Beth Goodfellow, yes please. Her playing and groove are infectious. She compliments Madison’s finger style perfectly. Madison is also one of the most under rated guitar players too. Remember that’s she’s singing all these tricky melodies over her crazy finger style, simultaneously.

[@andydixon2980]

I can't remember ever seeing 3 people, play 3 unique songs so effortlessly and so well. Alot of talent in that little room.

[@waterlemon9838]

SHE NEEDS TO HAVE TINY DESK CONCERT

[@chloeanne4473]

EXACTLY

[@frankboyd.]

And they need to have her.

[@cantodeguitarra]

This is so much better!

[@sheniahasiamah9802]

Right???

[@muhammadhisyam8086]

she made it fellas. it'll be on youtube in august

[@FeeneyAaron]

Beth Goodfellow. Incredible drumming and she looks so freakin' cool doing it!

[@spartakick300]

100% fuck I need to practice

[@tsopuaifa]

The way she was swinging those sticks in that last song was pure pleasure.

[@mwhite6522]

What sets this apart from so much other stuff coming out is the solid musicianship and songwriting. This isn't the ten millionth person strumming open chords and singing all over the place. Here we've got it all -- well-constructed melodies; real chord changes; and players who have the skill to play anything, and the sense to know exactly what's enough. Everyone is serving the tune.

[@anodyneforever3996]

yup- agree. talented.

[@chlum6295]

You've described why I like the music that I do

[@pascalvictor1441]

her chord voicings man!!

[@arnebey]

Real expressive, stand-out Drummer !!! Sutble, precise and swishy, greasy, down in the groove playing. Keep listening and you'll hear otherworldly drumming. Kudo's. A wonderful inspiration!

[@carsonalexandermuck1136]

The kind of music that makes others want to write beautiful music. Or at least me.

[@carstenrehder4531]

youre not alone ...

[@kevindean1327]

Like a big blast of creative steroids!!!

[@darincross3693]

Great song! And the Drummer is eatin' it up! Wow!

[@ebeep]

Good grief!!!! Her playing and singing are both flawless, but on top of that, it's brain-splittingly simultaneous. Holy moly!

[@johann.looops]

Damn that drummer is good

[@gageiiiiitttt]

This is absolutely mind-blowing. The songwriting, the musicianship, the simplicity - all of it is just pure class.

[@richvanc100]

Futuristic Joni Mitchell. And, as others have said - a magical drummer! How could you ask for more?

[@mysphthejazzien10]

And some Sheryl crow vocally in there , wish those two would collaborate!

[@disfibulator]

The 3 of them are great, but especially the drummer. One doesn't get that good without many hours of dedicated practice and attention. Crisp, subtle, musical, masterful.

[@bandofonefilms]

Damn, that was amazing. Her touch on the guitar is so delicate it's hard to even work out what she is playing. Talented young lady and great band.

[@derekjackson1039]

Great to hear dc9 is still open, played there 20 years ago. Great memories

[@AdamStachelek]

I knew that Beth Goodfellow was good but I didn't know she was this GOOD. Such a unique take on a unique song on the drums. Perfect lock in with this tune. This was a dynamics lesson for me. Thank you.

[@gin4king110]

she's absolutely incredible

[@MarkKlass]

This is soooo smart! This lady is a rare lyricist and musician!

[@hawtenslaton4307]

Pin it Down, the guitar work! Owww! Love the groove, love the drums and bass too! What a great band, so tight! 🌠🌠🌠🌠🌠🌠🌠🌠🌠🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩

[@brianmi40]

The Queen of Dissonance.

[@wecanonlywish9194]

It so reminds me of how I felt, the first time I heard Joni. You go, Madison.. You're one-of-a-kind..heading to the top.

[@marg0049]

Love the approach the bass player is taking here.

[@andymoody8363]

Absolutely astonishing, I was lucky emough to see Madison in a very cold Birmingham early in 2022 and she blew me away, such talent. I agree with the other comments, the drummer is superb and both her and the bass player add a wonderfully sympathetic compliment to Madison's singing and playing.

[@KelsterVonShredster]

Love the part about face to face chemistry....I am an instant fan. Love this. This gives me hope in the new modern music era....

[@reading_fastandslow]

This drummer is KILLER. Madison is my favorite artist rn.

[@austinmartin6489]

this is how music should be imo, so practiced and comfortable that everyone hears the life you breathe into the music

[@josecorisco1]

She is tremendously inspiring. Listening to her and this trio is like standing before a revelation.

[@le_th_]

Great trio, each one individually and together, with solid musicianship and beautiful vocals.

[@evergreenartifact515]

Madison is amazing. Definitely my favorite new artist

[@boogie589]

I saw the college street music hall performance that night. Looooooved it. Sheltered? She’s still so young. Beautiful stuff. The young inform the old.

[@miked1254]

That tremolo though. It added a really nice texture to the sound. Such an authentic artist. I’m a fan.

[@philipatoz]

What a stunning talent - the music is just so tasteful, authentic, heart music - so non-commercially aimed and unpretentious. She's that rare bird that deserves a fan base and success - because she / they are just that good!

[@syntience_music]

What a surprising trio. I'm happier now that I have listened to this! Truly amazing and genuine talent.

[@ismotahtinen1079]

If this isn’t perfection, I have no idea what is.

[@luisalonsonaranjo3529]

this is nice. her guitar tone is a work of art by itself. very few times you encounter this plus a voice so warm and focused. the trio serves lovingly those 3 songs. such musicianship

[@russt44]

Beautiful singing and playing, Madison.

[@PastelitoPapi]

two jazzmasters. a woman after my own heart

[@twezzo99]

Excellent band, each one of them - i especially enjoy to hear somebody actually playing their Jazzmasters instead of using them just for alternative posing. Nice and tasteful!

[@eddiechacon5533]

I’ve been playing for 40 years, Maddison you just inspired me. God bless you’re journey

[@pamgessler5923]

I love her style and voice.

[@bobsebbo]

love that drummer. Cunningham group is the goat.

[@benstockdale3988]

This drummer is sick! Spot on.

[@Nothingherenotnow]

Eclectic groovy melodic totally mesmerizing

[@abregoja]

WOW she is just outstanding! I love her voice and his guitar skills

[@wrsouth]

Just now during Hurricane Ian discovered these three-better than finding a million bucks in the street. All the comments rightfully laud the band, but here’s a nod to Paste: without your program I may have (god forbid) missed this fresh, luminous music.

[@codyzsherman]

I LOVE this drummer

[@williemammoth11]

I mean seriously, she's one of the best drummers I've ever heard. Steve Gadd-caliber control and feel.

[@djsubstance1200]

Drums! Uncanny, unassuming, talent.

[@garyives1218]

A minute in and I'm pretty sure I'll continue to enjoy and respect this band. They seem exceptional and unique. Nice to see the drummer getting some credit in the comments too.....yeah she's great

[@bstancic743]

Wow, she is a super talented player.... that drummer is crazy good too. So tasteful!!

[@gonzalobarreiro3990]

The drummer is floating! Amazing style!

[@bodeghost]

Completely signature. Madison is a fantastic guitar player & marvelous songwriter! Hypnotic grooves! That drummer... dang. 😉 So good... 😉 💜 🍀 🎶 I hear a little, Joni Mitchell in there. What a breath of fresh air this young lady is. I'm so grateful to Paste Studio's ability to showcase so many fantastic artists. I just love, Madison Cunningham's UMM, EVERYTHING. SO GOOD INDEED! 💜 🍀 💜

[@jaykshirsagar596]

That was fucking incredible. What a beautiful beautiful band and what beautiful beautiful songs.

[@Loading17]

Great feel from the drummer :-))))

[@rastAsia]

Your drum miking and compression is stellar!! Incredible artists all around.

[@sassulusmagnus]

What a great band. Wonderful support for Madison's amazing songs and performance. The drummer is a standout; she has that Brian Blade thing going on. Great sense of what to play and when, nothing superfluous, masterful control over her tone. An ideal combination with Madison's wonderfully eccentric guitar playing.

[@jeffdaniels1260]

Fully agree. The Brian Blade comparison is spot on!!

[@CollinMacQuarrie]

Yeah the drummer is the standout honestly

[@ericabell392]

ok damn. Finally a current artist who makes actual music. This is heavenly. Thank you

[@jeffdaniels1260]

MC is outstanding as usual, but an unexpected (to me anyway), treat of this set is the sublime drumming of Beth Goodfellow. So great to read all of the comments here that recognize her musicality. Looking forward to checking out more of Beth's work!

[@JeremyFerry]

I clicked on the video cause I liked her guitar and was immediately floored! Touches of Jeff Buckley and Rufus Wainwright in her melodies. Beautiful minimalist instrumentation that is rhythmically and harmonically captivating and creating just the right backdrop for her voice. Loved it!

[@siddharthkotwal8823]

Holy shit I didn’t know Madison had such a freaking skilled drummer, her finesse is insane

[@jacob.b.barnes]

Her voice is absolutely insane. I love this. And the ending of that first song >>>

[@iWizard]

Joni Mitchell meets Sheryl Crow meets Andrew Bird. So good!

[@Contraflow01]

on point

[@scoremotion]

@@Contraflow01 yes!

[@scoremotion]

and some McCartney in the writing

[@flintmcmanly]

Right on. A little Norah Jones soul.

[@cpmisc]

and a little Laure Marling

[@SempreGumby]

Molly Tuttle sent me here...Supar cool. 17:00 love this little bit from all three of them....rest my heart right here. Thank you Paste - what a gem this is!

[@kibon8387]

man, i love this set and this format. its sad that they no longer using it.

[@danisoaresduarte]

Love Madison’s work, phenomenal. And from her I’ve met my new favorite drummer. Wow Beth Goodfellow!

[@miket.220]

Not usually a singer/songwriter kinda guy, but Madison really has something here. Great songs, the musicianship is on point, great interplay. Only three instruments played intimately, but nothing feels 'missing'.

[@Lynham1972]

woow this so made my morning a very joyful moment! What creative new fresh lovely music !!!!

[@mimroses965]

I believe I'm obsessed. Have been listening to Madi non-stop for days now after discovering her and I can't get enough. The second best thing to this woman's mesmerising talent is reading all the incredible comments.

[@myfairladies]

Gorgeous- crisp, clean completely innovative, yet with a delicious simplicity. Rare.

[@folpon]

Love to see the kids making pop music in 7. Vibes. ❤️

[@seanmcmorris]

WOW! Amazing talent. And what a backup band - loved the rhythm section!

[@bluejeans5456]

Hooked from the moment she starts playing. Such groove.

[@paulsterner8190]

Great show.headed for stardom.the best,paul

[@west4coast77]

Such a unique and lovely talent. The 3 of them are so extraordinarily musical. Great production by Paste. Sounds fab. Thanks for producing and posting.

[@mironjacovbinder484]

Awesome drummer!!

[@crallan236]

Amazing!!! Love you guys. Love your drummer, love your bass player. Thank you, thank you, thank you!

[@michaelm1326]

Fraaaak so good!

[@josededios658]

Gantatic, new descovery, thanks, new good music, already fan.

[@ThatsDickedUp]

this is amazing music, so technically impressive and soulful, its like a modern joni mitchell

[@howardfreeman4035]

Gregg Leventhal and guitar has notes of Grateful Dead

[@director2bob]

Technically impressive? Thanks for the good laugh.

[@adamjnotthecongressmanschi7026]

@@director2bob is... is it not?

[@jg8678]

Indeed it is. Dude is either a beginner or head up his ass session snob.​​⁠ ​@@adamjnotthecongressmanschi7026

[@PedroRodriguez-yw1wm]

So nice to see genius in music walk the streets again!

[@danieltopoliansky5801]

It's like Jeff Buckley and Thom Yorke had a secret child named Madison .... amazing set!

[@kingsleycracknell7081]

It’s more likely to have Sheryl Crowe in there at some point.

[@WesCraft]

@@kingsleycracknell7081 Sheryl Crowe & Jeff Buckley's secret love child.

[@aaliyahserafina9366]

First time listener…. I AM IN LOVE & INSPIREDDD ⚡️ If u know any other cool artists like this, please drop them in a reply comment! 💜

[@karenb5616]

Andrew Bird of course

[@sarina7199]

saw her live in new haven that night!! shes great and charismatic, and the drummer has an absolutely awesome presence. bummed she didnt win the grammy :/

[@markhopkinsmusic]

She is the dopest! That floor tom tho. Great job on the sound!

[@leftypick4854]

Great songs. Thanks for posting them.

[@AZukerNV]

L.A. is one of the most beautiful songs I've ever heard.

[@Carlos-ro6jo]

I love her soooo much. 😍

[@jeremynewell359]

The best performance I’ve seen in ages!

[@ShineWhite-bb1fg]

great gig

[@pastorjimwalls5924]

She was Awesome live !!!!😀

[@davidtelson9468]

Amazing singing, guitar playing and songwriting. Band sounds wonderful too

[@peerzumbansen8577]

Magnificent drumming and together with beautiful guitar/vocals and edgy bass it all makes a superb sound. Please include - always - names of all players in the video description. Thanks for introducing them in the video itself.

[@traubentaucher4035]

I love her guitar, I love her Supro, I love her playing, I love her voice, I love how she sings .... I love her .... and the incredible drummer too ... :-) ... I'm suddenly so impressed b watching this video ... ♡☆

[@luisdeal3017]

Wow the snare sounds so dope!

[@Gutierrez_Felipe]

This groove is so on point on the first song, Joey Landreth vibes. Madison plays beatiful guitar parts to accompany herself. And the drummer is unbelievable! So damn good!! It seems she is in Open D tuning... Which I love!

[@coldacre]

wow. she is stellar. the whole band is. once in a blue moon you get people like Jeff Buckley, Anna Calvi who come along and do it so effortlessly. Madison is one of those talents.

[@mortalflower1]

Another demonstration that great, fresh music is out there that hardly anyone knows. Speaking of which, I'll be sharing this!