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"DeadPress Review: The Maddigans - Love vs Passion (9/10)"

After releasing their first EP ‘Way To Start’ back in 2010, Canadian pop-punk band The Maddigans have done a lot of growing. Since forming in 2008, the band have grown a worldwide fanbase, tragically lost their ex-bassist Thaddeus Lake and have found themselves recently on their first UK headline tour to promote their brand new EP, ‘Love Vs. Passion’. It’s needless to say that the band have come a long way from their Edmonton roots.


The five song EP can be compared to the likes of a variety of popular bands at the moment, such as We The Kings and We Are The In Crowd, but there’s something which really stands out about singer Trisha Watson‘s voice against the upbeat and original sound that the band makes.

Much like ‘Way To Start’, the songs on ‘Love Vs. Passion’ are purely pop-punk, but have a real signature feel to them. It’s something that’s hard to come by with the amount of pop-punk bands emerging at the moment, but The Maddigans have really managed to weave their own styles throughout the songs.

The standout song on the CD is definitely the closing track, which starts off with a softer sound and overall has a more alternative sound to it. However, each of the songs on ‘Love Vs. Passion’ sounds individually crafted by the whole band and really emphasises the amount of work that the band have put in to it.

Although The Maddigans are fairly new in the broad spectrum of the music industry, this EP sounds like one to push the band into eyes of pop-punk music lovers worldwide. The amount of energy put into the release sets them apart from just another pop-punk band and firm ones to watch. An overall feel good, easy to listen to and stunning EP by a band with a great amount of passion channelled into it.

Written by Caitlyn Dewar - DeadPress.com


"DeadPress Review: The Maddigans - Love vs Passion (9/10)"

After releasing their first EP ‘Way To Start’ back in 2010, Canadian pop-punk band The Maddigans have done a lot of growing. Since forming in 2008, the band have grown a worldwide fanbase, tragically lost their ex-bassist Thaddeus Lake and have found themselves recently on their first UK headline tour to promote their brand new EP, ‘Love Vs. Passion’. It’s needless to say that the band have come a long way from their Edmonton roots.


The five song EP can be compared to the likes of a variety of popular bands at the moment, such as We The Kings and We Are The In Crowd, but there’s something which really stands out about singer Trisha Watson‘s voice against the upbeat and original sound that the band makes.

Much like ‘Way To Start’, the songs on ‘Love Vs. Passion’ are purely pop-punk, but have a real signature feel to them. It’s something that’s hard to come by with the amount of pop-punk bands emerging at the moment, but The Maddigans have really managed to weave their own styles throughout the songs.

The standout song on the CD is definitely the closing track, which starts off with a softer sound and overall has a more alternative sound to it. However, each of the songs on ‘Love Vs. Passion’ sounds individually crafted by the whole band and really emphasises the amount of work that the band have put in to it.

Although The Maddigans are fairly new in the broad spectrum of the music industry, this EP sounds like one to push the band into eyes of pop-punk music lovers worldwide. The amount of energy put into the release sets them apart from just another pop-punk band and firm ones to watch. An overall feel good, easy to listen to and stunning EP by a band with a great amount of passion channelled into it.

Written by Caitlyn Dewar - DeadPress.com


"Michael Fossenkemper: "Very few bands stand above...""

Very few bands stand above the rest, The Maddigans are one of those few bands” –Michael Fossenkemper (Chief Engineer/Founder of TurtleTone Studios) - Michael Fossenkemper


"Edmonton Journal: "If Canada’s music scene was...""

”If Canada’s music scene was a high school, The Maddigans would be voted ‘Most likely to succeed’.” - Sandra Sperounes (The Edmonton Journal) - Sandra Seprounes


"Edmonton Journal: "If Canada’s music scene was...""

”If Canada’s music scene was a high school, The Maddigans would be voted ‘Most likely to succeed’.” - Sandra Sperounes (The Edmonton Journal) - Sandra Seprounes


"Sonic 102.9: "The Maddigans are a band that's...""

The Maddigans are a band that’s doing everything right. Not only are they fantastic performers, they also understand the value of proper marketing. Their sound continues to evolve, too. Their last EP, “Way To Start This”, showed a marked jump in writing, song structure, and maturity. I can’t wait to see what they do next.“ - Adam Thompson (Sonic 102.9 Assistant Program Director/Music Director) - Sonic 102.9


"Sonic 102.9: "The Maddigans are a band that's...""

The Maddigans are a band that’s doing everything right. Not only are they fantastic performers, they also understand the value of proper marketing. Their sound continues to evolve, too. Their last EP, “Way To Start This”, showed a marked jump in writing, song structure, and maturity. I can’t wait to see what they do next.“ - Adam Thompson (Sonic 102.9 Assistant Program Director/Music Director) - Sonic 102.9


"Man Of The Hour: Idobi Radio Show (Sebastien Lefebvre + Patrick Langlois)"

The Maddigans were played on Sebastien Lefebvre and Patrick Langlois' show on Idobi Radio on June 5th 2013. - Idobi Radio


"Man Of The Hour: Idobi Radio Show (Sebastien Lefebvre + Patrick Langlois)"

The Maddigans were played on Sebastien Lefebvre and Patrick Langlois' show on Idobi Radio on June 5th 2013. - Idobi Radio


"Edmonton Journal: Celebrating the miles — and a music video — with The Maddigans"

The Maddigans have likely covered more kilometres than any other Edmonton band over the last five years — with eight Canadian tours and two U.S. treks to their names.

Which leaves little time to shoot music videos — and so, the pop-punks are only celebrating the release of their first. Naturally, they picked an ode to music and touring for their video debut, Miles Ahead, from their latest EP, Love Vs Passion.

Big surprise, The Maddigans just kicked off another tour — 20-plus cities across Canada with Lions Lions. They perform Friday, June 7 at Ritchie Hall, 7727 98th St. Tickets are $12 plus service charges at yeglive.ca.

From the section: Plugged In - The Edmonton Journal


"Edmonton Journal: Celebrating the miles — and a music video — with The Maddigans"

The Maddigans have likely covered more kilometres than any other Edmonton band over the last five years — with eight Canadian tours and two U.S. treks to their names.

Which leaves little time to shoot music videos — and so, the pop-punks are only celebrating the release of their first. Naturally, they picked an ode to music and touring for their video debut, Miles Ahead, from their latest EP, Love Vs Passion.

Big surprise, The Maddigans just kicked off another tour — 20-plus cities across Canada with Lions Lions. They perform Friday, June 7 at Ritchie Hall, 7727 98th St. Tickets are $12 plus service charges at yeglive.ca.

From the section: Plugged In - The Edmonton Journal


"AltPress: AP&R Arist: The Maddigans"

Canadian pop-rockers the Maddigans formed in the spring of 2008 and within a year, graduated high school and immediately headed out on tour, “which was when we realized we could do this full time if we worked hard,” says vocalist Trisha Watson. The band recently followed 10 Warped Tour dates around Canada and Northeastern U.S.—not playing, just tagging along in their van, handing out flyers and selling their CDs to people in line in order to pay for gas. “It was great meeting people and making fans on such an intimate level,” says Watson. “It was nice to see each person’s reaction when we had iPods playing our music in their ears.” Their experiences in promotion have paid off; the band are set to tour Europe after the new year. - Alternative Press


"AltPress: AP&R Arist: The Maddigans"

Canadian pop-rockers the Maddigans formed in the spring of 2008 and within a year, graduated high school and immediately headed out on tour, “which was when we realized we could do this full time if we worked hard,” says vocalist Trisha Watson. The band recently followed 10 Warped Tour dates around Canada and Northeastern U.S.—not playing, just tagging along in their van, handing out flyers and selling their CDs to people in line in order to pay for gas. “It was great meeting people and making fans on such an intimate level,” says Watson. “It was nice to see each person’s reaction when we had iPods playing our music in their ears.” Their experiences in promotion have paid off; the band are set to tour Europe after the new year. - Alternative Press


"AltPress: The Maddigans release music video, on Canadian tour with Lions Lions"

The Maddigans have released a music video for "Miles Ahead," found on their Love Vs Passion EP.

They kicked off their Canadian support tour with Lions Lions tonight in Toronto, ON.

May 9 Toronto Ontario / Hard Luck Bar - 7:00 $10/12
May 10 Ottawa Ontario / The Montgomery Legion $10/13 - 6:30
May 11 Montreal Quebec / Cabaret Underworld $13/15 - 6:30 *18+
May 14 Thetford Mines, Ontario / Sgt. Peppers Pub
May 15 Belleville, Ontario / The Belle Pub
May 16 St. Catharines, Ontario / The Mansion House $8/10 - 6:30
May 17 Brantford, Ontario / Club NV -7:00 $10/13
May 18 London, Ontario / Eastern Star - $10/15 6:00
May 19 Sudbury, Ontario / Venue TBA
May 22 Thunderbay, Ontario / Black Pirates Pub $10/7:30
May 23 Winnipeg, Manitoba / Park Theatre - $10/12 - 7:00
May 24 Regina, Saskchewan / The Exchange - $15 - 7:00
May 25 Lethbridge, Alberta / Loyal Order Of The Moose
May 26 Calgary, Alberta / The New Black Centre $12/15 - 6:30
May 27 Cranbrooke, British Columbia / The Stage Door $10/12 -7:00
May 28 Revelstoke, British Columbia / The Last Drop $Free - 9:00
May 30 Penticton, British Columbia / Voodoos Lounge
May 31 Vancouver, British Columbia / Tom Lee Music Hall $12/15 - 7:00
June 1 Kelowna, British Columbia / Kings Of Columbus Hall
June 2 Prince George British Columbia/ KNOX $12/15 - 7:30
June 6 Leduc, Alberta / Venue TBA
June 7 Edmonton, Alberta / Ritchie Hall $12/15 - 8:00 - Alternative Press


"AltPress: The Maddigans release music video, on Canadian tour with Lions Lions"

The Maddigans have released a music video for "Miles Ahead," found on their Love Vs Passion EP.

They kicked off their Canadian support tour with Lions Lions tonight in Toronto, ON.

May 9 Toronto Ontario / Hard Luck Bar - 7:00 $10/12
May 10 Ottawa Ontario / The Montgomery Legion $10/13 - 6:30
May 11 Montreal Quebec / Cabaret Underworld $13/15 - 6:30 *18+
May 14 Thetford Mines, Ontario / Sgt. Peppers Pub
May 15 Belleville, Ontario / The Belle Pub
May 16 St. Catharines, Ontario / The Mansion House $8/10 - 6:30
May 17 Brantford, Ontario / Club NV -7:00 $10/13
May 18 London, Ontario / Eastern Star - $10/15 6:00
May 19 Sudbury, Ontario / Venue TBA
May 22 Thunderbay, Ontario / Black Pirates Pub $10/7:30
May 23 Winnipeg, Manitoba / Park Theatre - $10/12 - 7:00
May 24 Regina, Saskchewan / The Exchange - $15 - 7:00
May 25 Lethbridge, Alberta / Loyal Order Of The Moose
May 26 Calgary, Alberta / The New Black Centre $12/15 - 6:30
May 27 Cranbrooke, British Columbia / The Stage Door $10/12 -7:00
May 28 Revelstoke, British Columbia / The Last Drop $Free - 9:00
May 30 Penticton, British Columbia / Voodoos Lounge
May 31 Vancouver, British Columbia / Tom Lee Music Hall $12/15 - 7:00
June 1 Kelowna, British Columbia / Kings Of Columbus Hall
June 2 Prince George British Columbia/ KNOX $12/15 - 7:30
June 6 Leduc, Alberta / Venue TBA
June 7 Edmonton, Alberta / Ritchie Hall $12/15 - 8:00 - Alternative Press


Discography

Say It Loud - 2009
Way To Start This - 2010
Love vs Passion - 2012

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Bio

Over the past few years The Maddigans have completed fifteen tours, released three EPs and played in thirteen countries.

Their latest release "Love vs Passion" is a bridge between the genres of Pop Rock and Pop Punk. It climbed quickly onto the iTunes Rock charts in Canada upon it's release. The single Miles Ahead has received regular airplay on Idobi Radio and reached as high as #25 on their charts.

The band continue to tour worldwide in 2013 including stops in Europe, Russia and Canada. Their next release is planned for early 2014.