Madeline Claire Kenney (born 17 November 1991) is an American indie rock singer-songwriter based in Oakland, California.
Early life and career Born and raised in Seattle, Kenney started playing piano at the age of five and joined multiple bands.
In 2016, she released the extended play Signals, and in 2017, she released her debut studio album Night Night at the First Landing on Company Records. Both the records were produced by Chaz Bear, also known as Toro y Moi. A follow-up album, Perfect Shapes, was released in October 2018, with Jenn Wasner of Wye Oak producing. On January 22, 2021, Kenney surprise-released her EP Summer Quarter.
She released her fourth album, A New Reality Mind, on July 28, 2023.
Artistry Regarding her fourth album A New Reality Mind, Kenney named Jenny Hval, Laurie Anderson, The Blue Nile, Deradoorian, Stephen Steinbrink, Shabason & Krgovich, Arthur Russell, Laura Jean, Westerman and Beth Orton as influences.
Discography
Studio albums Title Details Night Night at the First Landing Released: September 1, 2017 Label: Company Records Format: Digital download, CD Perfect Shapes Released: October 5, 2018 Label: Carpark Format: Digital download, CD, LP Sucker's Lunch Released: July 31, 2020 Label: Carpark Format: Digital download, CD A New Reality Mind Released: July 28, 2023 Label: Carpark Format: Digital download, CD Kiss From The Balcony Released: July 18, 2025 Label: Carpark Format: Digital download, CD, LP
Extended plays Title DetailsSignals Released: June 3, 2016 Label: Company Records Format: Digital downloadSummer Quarter Released: January 22, 2021 Label: Carpark
Singles Title Year "Rita" 2017 "Always"
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