Madison Cunningham | Fender Sessions | Fender

In this episode of Fender Sessions: Fender Next artist Madison Cunningham performs four songs and talks about the endless possibilities of guitar, baring your soul through pen and paper - and how to get out of a songwriting rut.
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0:00 Pin It Down
7:04 All At Once
12:35 Something To Believe In
18:41 Trouble Found Me
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[@MadisonCunningham]

Thanks for having me, Fender! It was such an honor.

[@mantovannni]

I must say your song Dry as Sand is just sublime, thanks for the music.

[@fender]

❤️🎸

[@NeilBolandGuitaristWriter]

Thanks for your music, Madison. Love it. Congrats on this thing with Fender; you deserve it!

[@devinhayes]

Absolutely incredible! Wonderful job! 🎸 💪

[@kertapati89]

Awesome, new hope for music 👏👏👏👍👍👍

[@theartofcarny]

I went to high school with Madison. Anything you guys think about her I promise she exceeds it. She’s exceptionally talented and even more kind. So happy she’s having all the success she’s having.

[@jaredheld2672]

I hope she sees this bro

[@DrPhilGoode]

She exceeds at being an overrated guitar player.

[@theartofcarny]

@@DrPhilGoode I am 1 million percent certain she could play circles around you. Post a vid of you playing guitar and prove me wrong Doc

[@DrPhilGoode]

@@theartofcarny So now you gonna change up the rules and get butt hurt? What does anything here have to do with me? You didn’t say “anybody who thinks they can play better she will run circles around you”. I didn’t claim I was better, nor did I say she was bad, nor did I say she wasn’t talented. I also didn’t open myself up for feedback like you did by saying “anything you guys think about her I promise”….etc. I play several instruments and been around long enough to know that Fender wouldn’t promote someone on their platform who sucked. Based on the comments, among other things, I think she’s overrated as a guitar player. So what. I’m in the minority in this comment section and I know that. So chill.

[@theartofcarny]

@@DrPhilGoode yeah I’m really the one who needs to chill here lol

[@Grahambhuyan]

I’ve really enjoyed watching Madison get more and more popular over the last year. I firmly believe she’s on her way to being one of the 20’s defining artists

[@liveatalexs]

'the 20s' - wow that made me stop and think!

[@ronaldvonk]

How can a thousand people NOT like this?!

[@cyyytr0n]

I'd say (and this is sad but so very true on the internet) that an awful lot of people hate to see a woman succeed

[@SamLowry_DZ-015]

Madison has been my favorite singer/songwriter/guitarist since I saw her warm up for the Punch Brothers at the Ryman with my daughter.

[@JerichoLaw27]

Not Sure I was at that show. She was incredible!

[@tjkoko9349]

I'm constantly blown away by Madison's talent. I can't remember ever being so mesmerized by an artist. Her songwriting and musicianship is exemplary. This was such a good showcase of her unbelievable talent.

[@skurkenswe4708]

She reminds me of Joni Mitchell!

[@VR00100]

Most of the work being done by the drummer

[@michaelgoodhand2313]

Every time I watch Madison play and sing I can't help but feel like I'm watching the Joni Mitchell of her generation. Incredible.

[@stevejackson1309]

Like if Joni listened to a whole lot of Radiohead or something :)

[@ManishKumar-bj4qt]

Hi tech j hi Dr

[@tuntunyadav1505]

@@stevejackson1309 Pp90p

[@shayistajaan105]

@@tuntunyadav1505 q pop . Kya howa n HB

[@dishakapildavcpnarela9237]

@@tuntunyadav1505 k

[@davebaise7994]

Congrats Fender! I’ve known about Madison Cunningham a long time and always tell my students to listen!

[@manavalanr2245]

Ne byL ko

[@dylanpalmer6554]

She's ever so talented

[@christianboddum8783]

I'm in, this is fantastic, mesmerizing and the groove is deep, can't help but move.

[@jmacc9876]

Awesome music, it's got a little of Joni in there with some funky, R & B and some nice 60's trem tones. Great lyrics, fantastic vocals and so upbeat!

[@seanmarshall5569]

This just KILLS. Best live rendition of this song on KZbin. Madison is really vibing here.

[@Hiroshi_Kitamura8792]

Her album "Who are you now" is amazing👍 I like her singing and guitar play😍

[@montgomerymoore8398]

WOW! She is so tasteful and original. Impressively talented. Look forward to see what the future brings for Madison Cunningham!

[@bobbygotsch]

Amazing songs, killer guitar playing, a band that's in the pocket. It's all there. Amazing performance.

[@izzydavis4193]

Her music is something really new. And I love how she does into depth explaining her songwriting.

[@yannisvasileiadis3992]

This is my first time listening to her, and I'm grateful for the introduction...! Top notch songwriting, playing, and singing! 😎

[@mattirving4164]

I’ve been waiting for this :) she’s super underrated

[@petecalacci831]

Congrats Madison! Well deserved recognition for sure.

[@carnivorehitman]

Awesome sound and production! This is the way all music should be recorded!

[@gamby16a]

I love how angular her guitar melodies are. Incredible accompanist to herself, too. I have no idea how she sings and plays like that at the same time. She's definitely doing her own thing.

[@misterschubert3242]

Seems she's using a looper.

[@Soccernat358]

@@misterschubert3242where is there looping? I don’t think she’s looping at all. Seems like she’s playing every note and singing perfectly over

[@reinaldogoncalves8937]

@@misterschubert3242 no loop.

[@fatbackfunk]

@@misterschubert3242 Incorrect, no looper present and/or utilized here. Nothing more than a guitar, an amplifier, a few pedals for texturing and most importantly immense talent.

[@tlichtenheld]

My favorite quotation from this wonderful interview: "But, the Beatles!" Thank you, Ms. Cunningham, for letting those cookies melt.

[@rotosound_uk]

Wow, what a talent!

[@lewiscarrington1777]

Talented and professionally dressed! She gets the job done.

[@tambuistuff]

Something To Believe In is probably the best song I've heard in the last year.

[@NeilBolandGuitaristWriter]

Incredible artist. Well done, Fender, you got a good one there. Now...off to buy a baritone-friendly Jazzmaster...

[@monovision566]

Love her. That third song is especially great.

[@ryanstevens11]

To all you brand new Madison fans, I just want to say welcome! You’re in for a real treat, and make sure to enjoy the ride. You won’t be disappointed!

[@candyman5429]

Great musician..great instrument tone...fender forever 🙌💪🙌

[@jsnell126]

Really well made feature. Can’t wait for another album.

[@RocktheProject]

I saw Madison in Berlin with Andrew Bird and later in Ohio, again with Andrew Bird. Her work she does in Andrew’s band is amazing, but her own material is even better. She is my #1 favorite guitarist and a huge musical hero for me.

[@joshuagerling1838]

I remember her singing with her dad at Pine Cove winter camp years ago. Small world.

[@acme.videos]

Madison is so good! Love her singing and excellent guitar playing!

[@bigbluewolf]

"All at once" is such an underrated guitar song, my gosh.

[@ramababburjazura7991]

Hidden gem

[@itaintmebabe714]

I've been a fan for a few years now. Love her style. Loved her with Andrew Bird as well. I'm glad Fender covered her and exposed her to more people. P.S - I almost sold her my Fender Blues Jr but decided to keep it in the end lol I'm still sorry Maddie

[@nosirragsg]

Incredible talent, and Dan and Abe where tight!

[@jennalp1076]

Most underrated artist of a generation. She's absolutely brilliant-- Thanks for this episode!

[@johndrake2729]

Love "Trouble Found Me". Well written.

[@THOMANDTHEWOLVES]

Why are there so many dislikes? Geeez. She is soo good!

[@astralfluxaf]

I was wondering the same thing!!! Those must be from people who didn’t listen or something I have no idea because this is a huge talent!!! 🥴 🤷‍♀️

[@rjb5191]

innovative guitar playing. Guitar Hero!

[@tereruggiu]

love the colors

[@bent513]

Great interview and killer performance!

[@tereruggiu]

this like watching a film. it's even better

[@Khaled-Amir]

Wow this is beautiful ❤

[@sharonfieldstone]

Love this girl. So talented.

[@djknique]

That studio looks so inviting beautiful and just so gorgeously vibey!!

[@dstew18]

great artist and player. keep making content like this fender!

[@kwaailight]

Wow .. another stunning performance .. love it!

[@DistractedVoice]

A lot of times I'm just laughing watching her. Not out of happiness. Im just so ****ing flabbergasted how talented, skilled and beautiful this woman is. Enjoying every bit of your music Madison, thanks so much!

[@alexdebling1564]

I don't know what's more jaw-dropping; the high level of talent on display in this video, or the high number of dislikes. I guess you can't please everybody...

[@RocktheProject]

People are scared of a woman who plays guitar better than them. She’s unbelievably talented.

this sounds really good

[@BrunoVasco]

pin it down is such a killer song!

[@pascalgalipeau1796]

Madison has a great tone 👍🏻

[@josephpickard3108]

It goes without saying that Madi killed this, big big shout out to how did the EQing of this too. Really captured how surprisingly bassy a Princeton can be

[@pputnam100]

wow, nice song, and man you seem to always have excellent drummers, that woman and this guy here, both fabulous

[@isabellaribeiro9975]

Just. WOW.

[@seanmcmorris]

Wonderful! The whole thing is great. Fabulous footage, recording, interview, performances.

[@PauloGruaGuitarra]

wow, great songwriting and playing!

[@christianwilson9677]

Such a great groove, unique guitar voicing and melody. Really impressive.

[@carolnascimento1203]

Yay Madison!

[@astralfluxaf]

Wow my phone just started playing this and I have no idea why ... but I’m glad! Super talented and awesome music / sound!!! I play guitar / sing / produce etc too and this sounds a lot like my solo guitar stuff .. inspiring!!!! Beautiful musician!

[@hailmaryrecordings8255]

Good Chorus. ☮️

[@ByDaviddessine]

Hello big like 19 thanks for this excellent moment see you later

[@spencerkim4755]

Excellent, Madi 👌🏽👌🏽👌🏽

[@YesItsAnanias]

Every Guitarplayer will fear her sooner or later.

[@hairbo]

She's so awesome

[@shawnandrew_artist]

The Devil at the Crossroads : "I can give you everything Madison, the blues, everything!!!!" Madison : 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😒 🎸🎶🎶🎶🎵🎵

[@liveatalexs]

that big pre-delay on the vocal reverb was a nice touch

[@lemmykilmister9852]

🤘🎸 🎵🎵🎵🎶🎶🎵🎶🎶 🎼🎼🎼

[@jemrock1441]

Wow Fender. I love it 🎸 🙂 💫 👍

[@emzee1148]

Great voice, great guitar tone.

[@lidymcbee6089]

Uf! Te amo ❤️ jaja está shingon. Puedo sentir “trouble found me”

[@ffbvideos1]

Fantastic!

[@Gamer45977]

What a guitar player jesus... That is so good

[@music_works]

what an inspiration

[@ScottQ1]

Thanks

[@marombagt]

Great songs! I just became a fan!

[@granadaalkhach9121]

Complimenti sei Divina 👏👏👏❤️❤️❤️

[@tsopuaifa]

The style of the bass player reminds me of the bass player Margaret Glaspy had a couple of years ago. Solid work.

[@BoyAditya]

Standard C tuning? My kinda girl 😌

[@lockstepchris3400]

Very cool. Now give the people what they want and play us some Sunshine Of Your Love

[@danielgodoy3847]

Buenísimo 👍

[@mrsyd258]

sweet

[@raquelaguillon4410]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@ElectroTone]

Wow... 😲

[@customgtrs]

Obviously the dislikes are from jealous dudes....Madison is the real deal..awesome artist..

[@mayadamai1401]

Amen

[@SempreGumby]

I'm amazed at how quiet her left hand is on the board...

[@filppocadeddu]

Like 33!!!! Nice work!!!

[@quirkyfunguy]

I could watch this all day. Anyone know the name of that studio they're at? I wanna live there it looks so dope

[@NathanAlef]

Valentine Studios in North Hollywood

[@rajkumarchoudhary3145]

❤️

[@dalerieger5927]

Good move, Fender.

[@johndrake2729]

Awesome. Where were the sessions filmed?

[@NathanAlef]

Valentine Recording Studio in North Hollywood

[@johndrake2729]

@@NathanAlef Sweet.

[@rajkumarchoudhary3145]

I like this ji

[@rachelbearinger1719]

Badass.

[@rajkumarchoudhary3145]

❤️😘❤️😘❤️

[@reliantarms1178]

Awesome. What type of mic is singing through?

[@BucketsMovingCompany]

MD441

[@kitano0]

@@BucketsMovingCompany sennheiser

[@astralfluxaf]

Why so many dislikes??? Smh 🤦‍♀️

[@marike1100]

Ik, it’s ridiculous. Never underestimate the ability of guitar players and gear fans to disappoint.

[@mistersloppy]

Anyone else hear alot of Joni Mitchell in her voice? that's a compliment not a slag, BTW. just an observation as a Joni fan

[@brandoncrow3741]

I do. But I also hear a lot of Bonnie Raitt as well. Great sound. 🎶🎶🎶