#MusicExchange: Alicia Madison

15 Aug 2017

One would never expect that New York singer/songwriter Alicia Madison was once shy and unable to sing in front of a live audience. Now, with releases out on Armada Records and Lifted Sony, and after working with top DJs such as Laidback Luke and Will Sparks confidence is no longer an issue.

Though, never one to boast about her powerful pipes, Alicia remains modest allowing her talent to speak for itself. As well as writing songs for herself, she also writes for upcoming pop and EDM artists around the world.

She will be speaking at Music Exchange in an interactive master class on 9 and 10 September about how she writes music, working in New York as well as playing and explaining her sound to the audience.

I caught up with Alicia to find what music means to her, and more...

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When are you happiest?

I'm happiest when I'm recording in the studio, creating new music, and meeting other musicians who have the same passion and work ethic as I do! Also, I'm happiest when I'm eating good food!

What does music mean to you?

Music is a huge part of my life. I started singing when I was 13. Both of my parents could sing, play the guitar and piano so I grew up with music all around me. It's more than a passion; it's who I am.

Your heroes?

My musical heroes that I’ve looked up to over the years are Amy Lee (evanescence) and Alanis Morsette.

It’s your round, what are you drinking?

So hard! It depends on my mood! A very dry red wine, Heineken, or a dirty grey goose martini!

The song you wished you wrote?

Once by Maren Morris. It encompasses my past relationships so much that when I sing it, I feel like I'm singing my own lyrics.

Nicknames?

Lea, Aly (my dad use to call me that but I was never a fan!)

If you were not a musician what would you do?

I'd probably be a copywriter in advertisement.

Pick five words to describe yourself?

Driven, motivated, humble, enjoyer of life & good hearted.

What is at the top of your bucket list?
To travel the world and have a monster-hit song are neck and neck.

What do you complain about most often?

Bad drivers

What is your fear?

Not meeting my goals. Also, bugs.

Where would you like to be right now?

In a peaceful world that knows no hatred, jealousy or maliciousness. On a lesser level, lying on the beach in Hawaii sipping on a coconut (spiked with rum, duh) and breathing in the ocean air sounds nice as well.