Madeline Is Done Playing Nice—Her New Track “MESSY” Is A Playlist Must-Add

If you’ve ever screamed into a pillow after dealing with a walking red flag of an ex, Madeline just wrote your new favorite song.

The rising alt-rock firecracker from Newfoundland is back with a punchy, unapologetic track called MESSY, and trust us—you’ll want this one on repeat. From the very first beat, MESSY is a chaotic, cathartic ride through the wreckage of a toxic relationship, and Madeline holds nothing back.

Let’s be real: “messy” is the kind of word you use when “toxic” just doesn’t quite cut it. And in this track, it’s more than just a vibe—it’s a diagnosis. Madeline calls out the drama, the gaslighting, the emotional rollercoaster, and delivers it all wrapped in distorted guitars, angsty vocals, and a chorus that makes you want to throw your phone across the room (then dance it off).

Coming off the heels of her fierce February release LETTING GO, MESSY shows that Madeline is fully leaning into her girl-rock era—and we’re here for it. With a sound that channels Avril’s early-2000s edge, P!NK’s fire, and Olivia Rodrigo’s gut-punch honesty, Madeline is carving her own lane in the alt-pop-punk world. She's not whispering about her feelings—she's shouting them through a megaphone with eyeliner smudged and hair wild.

At just 20, Madeline already brings years of songwriting grit. She dropped her debut EP at 15, and though the pandemic may have slowed down live gigs, it clearly didn’t stop her from crafting raw, powerful music. Her 2024 EP Memoir was a heart-on-sleeve chronicle of teenage chaos, and now MESSY feels like the next evolution—a young woman no longer just feeling the pain but fighting back.

What sets Madeline apart is her gift for translating real, messy (pun intended) emotions into songs that hit like a diary entry and a scream in the car at the same time. There’s no filter, no sugar-coating—just pure, emotional storytelling with a kickdrum heartbeat.

So if your playlist is full of electric guitars, big feelings, and artists who tell it like it is—MESSY is calling your name. Loudly. In all caps.

Madeline isn’t just one to watch. She’s already here. And she’s making noise in the most rock-and-roll way possible.