MADWOMAN’s roots trace back to Gainesville, FL where in 2014 they jammed as an ethereal garage funk soul trio, and have since blossomed their sound as a five-piece psychedelic alternative-indie pop machine. With members Leni Luna (lead vocals), Chandler McFarland (lead guitar), Riley Sechrest (bass), Louie Dager (synth/keys), and Unmil Patel (drums), the electric synergy and story behind their music will soon far outreach Florida’s borders.
Infused in a kaleidoscopic dreamscape of modern ferver, Leni’s soul-filled angelic voice rings out in cathartic release, leaving the band and fans alike mesmerized and ever present. The MADWOMAN name came about in the ponderings of what it means to live a life both dynamic and fulfilling- attracting a fanbase who are also mad to love and mad to live. The band transmutes their energy and takes the crowd with them in ascending into a space for healing, growth, and connection.
The “Make the Moment” EP is really the beginning of the journey for MADWOMAN. In August 2021 they won the Fall MusicGNV Recording Grant and used the studio time to record and produce a few of their original songs written amidst the pandemic, marking their first major release. With this EP and their singles “Nowhere To Run”, “Long Way”, “Headscratch”, and their “Live from Sage House” recordings on all streaming platforms, the band has thousands of streams and loyal monthly listeners on Spotify alone. MADWOMAN was complete in January 2022 with the addition of Riley, while simultaneously joining Swamp Records. The group has since headlined a number of local shows, performed as a headliner at Heartwood Music Fest, hosted their wildly successful Crystal Kingdom release party for their single “IDK,” and was invited to perform at Okeechobee Music Festival, their first and surely not last, major music festival. They have recently been broadening their fanbase to that of Orlando, Jacksonville, Tampa Bay, Miami, and beyond. MADWOMAN is cosmically expanding and fans anticipate the exciting music on the horizon.
