About This Project
Madeline Juno is a storyteller. Despite her youth and captivating beauty, her songs are far from merely pleasing. They are ambiguous and melancholic, speaking of sleepless nights, missed teenage years, and doubts. They are lovestruck and unrestrainedly honest. Without vanity, Madeline tells her stories wrapped in pop sounds, making every word believable.
Growing up, Madeline felt caught between worlds. Her musician parents often rehearsed in their basement, which influenced her musical path, albeit a secretive start. Her career began in that very basement, which she turned into her bedroom at eleven. By thirteen, she was posting her songs on YouTube.
“My parents stored instruments all over our basement, and I spent days and nights perfecting the F bar chord on my uncle’s electric guitar. One of my first songs was about shadows on my wall trying to scare me back upstairs, but I wrote about fighting them with swords and knives.”
Madeline mostly wrote in English, driven by her dream of appearing on the Ellen DeGeneres Show. Discovered by Hamburg producers through YouTube, she began a professional music career before turning 15, keeping her studio work a secret while focusing intensely on her first record.
“I felt so lost. In school, I was present physically but mentally far away, thinking about the studio. All I wanted was to release my record and prove that living one’s dream is possible.”
At 18, after finishing her A-levels, she released her debut album “The Unknown,” marking a significant life change. Her single “Error” featured in the hit movie “Fack Ju Göhte,” bringing her music into the spotlight.
“I want listeners to know who I am and feel less lonely when overwhelmed by emotions, because I feel the same way.”
Her new album “Salvation” reflects her growth and experimentation with new sounds. Collaborating with other musicians broadened her perspective and self-confidence.
“I change every day. I no longer fear polarization; it fascinates and excites me. This freedom made it easier to express myself on this album.”
Despite changes, Madeline remains honest in “Salvation,” as shown in her first single “Stupid Girl.” The album mixes pop tracks with deeper themes, from the vulnerability in “Toes” to the fatalism in “You Know What,” inspired by her favorite movie characters.
“I find it easier to be blunt and say how I feel in my songs. I’m thankful to my team for letting me lead the album’s production.”
“Salvation,” set for release in early 2016, features 13 tracks that are quintessentially Madeline Juno. The deluxe version includes 18 tracks, with two German songs previously available only on YouTube. The tattooed girl with a guitar has grown into a confident woman, ready to share her stories with the world—and perhaps one day, with Ellen DeGeneres.
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