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.

[@nolan1432]

Nice to see a drummer being more than a time keeper: buzzes on the snare, off beats, ghost notes etc.

[@redSectorA]

Right on. Her drumming is sublime.

[@FrantzesElzaurdia]

YES

[@bodeghost]

You took the words right out of my mouth! Fantastic drummer! Heck! FANTASTIC EVERYTHING! 😉 💜 🍀 🎶

[@TheHerbert1971]

Spot on. Very "academic" playing, I love that.

[@jhansenhlebica6080]

welcome to drummers in any genre but rock

[@wiwastudios5666]

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

[@syalutsa]

Leaves contemporary pop artists in the dust.

[@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.

[@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

[@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.

[@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.

[@pascalvictor1441]

her chord voicings man!!

[@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

[@lawrencewittig9004]

Every time i get discouraged and think there's nothing new in the musical world, someone like you floats down from heaven and buoys me up and fills my heart and ears with wonderment... well done band ! Great song writing and performing... bravo, bravo... keep up the good work...

[@johann.looops]

Damn that drummer is good

[@ebeep]

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

[@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!!!

[@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.

[@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

[@gageiiiiitttt]

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

[@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!

[@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!

[@darincross3693]

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

[@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.

[@gin4king110]

she's absolutely incredible

[@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.

[@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!

[@williemammoth11]

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

[@MarkKlass]

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

[@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.

[@ismotahtinen1079]

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

[@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.

[@hawtenslaton4307]

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

[@josecorisco1]

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

[@StratoHari2]

I am always astonished at her dominance of chord inversions. Both a fantastic singer and guitar player!

[@jttasb]

She sure is! I don't know how she was brought up (on guitar). Self taught, I use chord inversions as the norm and until I read this comment didn't really thing anything of them. I am guessing for those who learn a traditional path, chord inversion may not be used as often.

[@siddharthkotwal8823]

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

[@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.

[@austinmartin6489]

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

[@marg0049]

Love the approach the bass player is taking here.

[@reading_fastandslow]

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

[@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....

[@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.

[@miked1254]

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

[@iWizard]

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

[@brothersintruth]

on point

[@scoremotion]

@@brothersintruth yes!

[@scoremotion]

and some McCartney in the writing

[@flintmcmanly]

Right on. A little Norah Jones soul.

[@cpmisc]

and a little Laure Marling

[@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!

[@timbalfe6144]

Gordon and Tom sent me, them don't lie.

[@tybowles9317]

Haha me too. Not disappointed.

[@albertoanaut]

+1

[@musterionsurly]

And another, glad I followed that lead.

[@RoyTrevinoMusic]

Me too

[@koho]

Moi aussie. And thanks to an interview with Madison, checking out Juana Molina - the chain continues.. BTW, Madison has a nice tutorial on playing this tune - fun!

[@syntience_music]

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

[@eddiechacon5533]

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

[@jonathaneves5847]

What a sound!! Man, the drummer. She's off the chart. great band.

[@pamgessler5923]

I love her style and voice.

[@bstancic743]

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

[@tomeklawreszuk]

What a GREAT band! Awesome melodies, musicianship and this killer phrasing. Thumbs up.

[@abregoja]

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

[@le_th_]

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

[@haltere-ego9353]

this voice is mindblowing... i wouldn't expect to feel that much ...

[@haltere-ego9353]

Update, i'm more than ever in love with "who are you now" ♥️

[@gonzalobarreiro3990]

The drummer is floating! Amazing style!

[@benstockdale3988]

This drummer is sick! Spot on.

[@bobsebbo]

love that drummer. Cunningham group is the goat.

[@neilc1803]

That drummers a goddess. Astonishingly good.

[@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!

[@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.

[@jacob.b.barnes]

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

[@Nothingherenotnow]

Eclectic groovy melodic totally mesmerizing

[@codyzsherman]

I LOVE this drummer

[@ericabell392]

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

[@Loading17]

Great feel from the drummer :-))))

[@6StringsTheory]

I love the different time signatures. Really cool creative group.

[@beaudjangles]

I want to like this video 3 times.

[@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.

[@djsubstance1200]

Drums! Uncanny, unassuming, talent.

[@folpon]

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

[@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!

[@derekjackson1039]

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

[@polyforge3d]

Every single musician here is amazing.

[@brianmi40]

The Queen of Dissonance.

[@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.

[@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

[@miramarensis]

What a polished band. Singing is exquisite same goes for that 6 stringer and the superb rhythm base. A very pleasurable experience. Thanks to YT random targeting as I wasn't aware of this great band.

[@kennywally]

Oh my God, I love this music. Her vocals just glide and glow over all the chord changes and riffs. That’s a real skill very commendable.

[@PastelitoPapi]

two jazzmasters. a woman after my own heart

[@kevinduff3584]

The woman is a phenomenal talent she's so good reinventing the Laurel canyon sound! Madison is fantastic!

[@philtron1969]

All three of them are spectacular. What room full of talent.

[@alinahespinoza6412]

Love this gal and her ear

[@yongjinnkim9207]

Wow it blows my head off. Really cool, really amazing.

[@danisoaresduarte]

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

[@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.

[@ensaerodynamics8615]

I like this gal! I can hear joni vocal influence but this gal is original. Great guitar playing and concept

[@clutch1141]

The drummer isn't in the pocket she is the fibers and stitching the pocket is made out of

[@notsureifthisisserious]

You think so?

[@MusicAdmirer]

Jazz trained too. My goodness.

[@coldacre]

bass player isn’t exactly colouring outside the lines either. tight as a knats a hole

[@bluejeans5456]

Hooked from the moment she starts playing. Such groove.

[@ulbertunderground1152]

Excellent drummer!

[@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!

[@tommyc922]

Wow! Perfect...great songs, a beautiful voice and amazing feel on the guitar. The bass just fits in very nicely and I agree totally with some of the other comments re the drummer, amazing touch. Got to give the presenter a mention too, excellent.

[@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 :/

[@kibon8387]

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

[@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'.

[@Dmyra]

this is my favorite recording of the Pin It Down so far... that room also... and Beth... she really makes the love with the drums... and the room... my dude knows that room is a beauty big up

[@musicfridayvideo]

Love to see Beth on the drums. she is the best

[@mikekim5135]

This performance of Something to Believe In is an absolute masterpiece. Madison makes it look effortless but maybe that is what make it all the more impressive. I'm just blown away by her talent. BRAVO!

[@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.