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Hailing from Toronto, Madame Psychosis has been a steady presence in the city’s thriving music scene for nearly a decade – no easy feat for any indie rock band. Their staying power is a result of their commitment to each other and remaining focused on their collective obsession: creating music with meaning. The band’s long run is highlighted by several milestones, including appearances on national TV and performances at major festivals like NXNE, Canadian Music Week, and Toronto Pride.
And they were just getting started.
Their third studio album, MP3, marks their most ambitious project to date. It delves into themes of mental health, resilience, and social justice with a genre-blending sound. The band’s mix of alt-rock anthems and pop-rock gems mirrors the natural ebbs and flows of life, capturing the thematic essence of the record. Singles like “Concrete Streets,” “Hopeless,” “Charlie’s Story,” “Revolution” and “Foxtail” have garnered critical acclaim, and their new track, “Lucky,” is an infectious guitar-driven anthem that delivers a feel-good release, begging listeners to roll down the windows with its irresistible energy.
The five-piece outfit has garnered a loyal fanbase by keeping its promise to deliver music from the heart. With their third record now under their belt, Madame Psychosis invites fans old and new to join them as they soar to greater heights.
Music
Albums
MP3 was released on October 23rd, 2024. Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music, Amazon Music, SoundCloud, Bandcamp and Deezer.
Album credits:
- Recorded at Union Sound Company, Raventape Music Room and Poetic Groove Productions
- Engineered and Mixed by Alex Gamble
- Stereo master by Nik Kozub
- Dolby Atmos master by Alex Gamble
- Produced by Madame Psychosis and Alex Gamble
- Artwork by Bret McCaffrey
- Distributed by DistroKid
Survivor was released on September 20th, 2019. It is available on Spotify, Apple Music, SoundCloud, YouTube Music, Bandcamp and Deezer.
Album credits:
- Recorded at Union Sound Company by Alex Gamble
- Mixed by Alex Gamble
- Mastered by LANDR
- Distributed by LANDR
- Artwork by Bret McCaffrey
The band’s self-titled debut album was released on June 16th, 2017. It is available on Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music and Bandcamp.
Album credits:
- Recorded at Candle Recording Studio and Union Sound Company by Alex Gamble
- Mixed at Poetic Groove Productions by Michelle Mondesir
- Mastered at IndiePool by Joao Carvalho
- Band photo by Marcin Kaczor
- Album artwork by Bret McCaffrey
Singles
“Lucky” was released on October 23rd, 2024. It is available on Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music, Amazon Music, SoundCloud, Bandcamp and Deezer.
Song Credits:
- Recorded at Union Sound Company, Raventape Music Room and Poetic Groove Productions
- Lyrics by Michelle Mondesir
- Music by Michelle Mondesir, Bret McCaffrey, Jaina Tharakan, Paul Silvestri, Giovanni Paola
- Engineered and mixed by Alex Gamble
- Dolby Atmos master by Alex Gamble
- Stereo master by Nik Kozub
- Produced by Madame Psychosis and Alex Gamble
- Artwork by Bret McCaffrey
- Written and performed by Madame Psychosis
“Foxtail” was released on July 24th, 2024. It is available on Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music, Amazon Music, SoundCloud, Bandcamp and Deezer.
Song Credits:
- Recorded at Union Sound Company, Raventape Music Room and Poetic Groove Productions
- Lyrics by Michelle Mondesir
- Music by Michelle Mondesir, Bret McCaffrey, Jaina Tharakan, Paul Silvestri, Giovanni Paola
- Engineered and mixed by Alex Gamble
- Dolby Atmos master by Alex Gamble
- Stereo master by Nik Kozub
- Produced by Madame Psychosis and Alex Gamble
- Artwork by Bret McCaffrey
- Written and performed by Madame Psychosis
“Charlie’s Story” was released on May 22nd, 2024. It is available on Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music, Amazon Music, SoundCloud, Bandcamp and Deezer.
Song Credits:
- Recorded at Union Sound Company and Raventape Music Room
- Lyrics by Michelle Mondesir
- Music by Michelle Mondesir, Bret McCaffrey, Jaina Tharakan, Paul Silvestri, Giovanni Paola
- Engineered and mixed by Alex Gamble
- Dolby Atmos master by Alex Gamble
- Stereo master by Nik Kozub
- Produced by Madame Psychosis and Alex Gamble
- Artwork by Bret McCaffrey
- Written and performed by Madame Psychosis
“Revolution” was released on April 3rd, 2024. It is available on Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music, Amazon Music, SoundCloud, Bandcamp and Deezer.
Song Credits:
- Recorded at Union Sound Company
- Lyrics by Michelle Mondesir
- Music by Michelle Mondesir, Bret McCaffrey, Jaina Tharakan, Paul Silvestri, Giovanni Paola
- Engineered and mixed by Alex Gamble
- Dolby Atmos master by Alex Gamble
- Stereo master by Nik Kozub
- Produced by Madame Psychosis and Alex Gamble
- Artwork by Bret McCaffrey
- Written and performed by Madame Psychosis
“Hopeless” was released on January 31st, 2024. It is available on Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music, Amazon Music, SoundCloud, Bandcamp and Deezer.
Song Credits:
- Recorded at Union Sound Company and Raventape Music Room
- Lyrics by Michelle Mondesir
- Music by Michelle Mondesir, Bret McCaffrey, Jaina Tharakan, Paul Silvestri, Giovanni Paola
- Engineered and mixed by Alex Gamble
- Dolby Atmos master by Alex Gamble
- Stereo master by Nik Kozub
- Produced by Madame Psychosis and Alex Gamble
- Artwork by Bret McCaffrey
- Written and performed by Madame Psychosis
“Concrete Streets” was released on October 6th, 2023. The song is now available on Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music, SoundCloud, Bandcamp and Deezer.
Song Credits:
- Recorded at Union Sound Company and Raventape Music Room
- Lyrics by Michelle Mondesir
- Music by Michelle Mondesir, Bret McCaffrey, Jaina Tharakan, Paul Silvestri, Giovanni Paola
- Recorded and mixed by Alex Gamble
- Mastered by Nik Kozub
- Produced by Madame Psychosis and Alex Gamble
- Artwork by Bret McCaffrey
- Written by Madame Psychosis
“Kapow” was released on July 8th, 2019 as the followup single to “Crashing Down”. It is available on Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music, Deezer, Bandcamp and SoundCloud.
Song Credits:
- Recorded at Union Sound Company in Toronto on February 3rd, 2019 by Alex Gamble
- Mixed by Alex Gamble
- Mastered by LANDR
- Distributed by LANDR
- Artwork by Bret McCaffrey
“Crashing Down” was released on May 6th, 2019 as the second single from Survivor. The song is now available on Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music, Deezer, Bandcamp and SoundCloud.
Song credits:
- Recorded at Union Sound Company in Toronto on July 14th, 2018 by Alex Gamble
- Mixed by Alex Gamble
- Mastered by LANDR
- Distributed by LANDR
- Artwork by Bret McCaffrey
“Just Wanna Be Myself” was released on January 3rd, 2019 as the lead single from Survivor. It is available on Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music, Deezer, Bandcamp and SoundCloud.
Song credits:
- Recorded at Union Sound Company in Toronto on November 17th, 2018 by Alex Gamble
- Mixed by Kevin O’Leary
- Mastered by LANDR
- Distributed by LANDR
- Artwork by Jaina Tharakan
Videos
Official music video for “Revolution”
Official music video for “Hopeless”
Official music video for “Crashing Down”
Official music video for “Just Wanna Be Myself”
Official music video for “Born to Love You”
Full performance at Festival Lingua Franca on August 27th, 2021
“Kapow”, performed live on Global’s The Morning Show on September 25th, 2019
“Just Wanna Be Myself”, performed live on Global’s The Morning Show on Jan. 3rd, 2019
“Space Motorcycle”, performed live at The Opera House in Toronto on July 21st, 2017.
Social Media
Madame Psychosis can be found on the following social media and music platforms. Please click on any of the logos to visit the band’s respective pages.
Announcements
Press release: Madame Psychosis “supercharge their sound” on “outstanding” new studio album, MP3
Press release: Madame Psychosis release “infectious”, feel-good summer anthem “Foxtail”
Press release: Madame Psychosis unleashes “fiery”, high-energy social justice anthem “Revolution”
Press release: Madame Psychosis releases “infectious earworm”, “Kapow”, just in time for summer
Press release: Madame Psychosis releases new high-energy single, “Just Wanna Be Myself”
Media & Reviews
“Brimming with pounding drums and scorching guitars, ‘Revolution’ is a rollercoaster ride from beginning to end” – from The Other Side Reviews premiere
“The musicianship on ‘Hopeless’ is impeccable” – from The Indie Grid review of “Hopeless” (Feb. ’24)
“Their music is bone-chillingly good and the product of an insanely talented artist with a strong musical vision” – from Lost In The Manor review of “Hopeless” (Feb. ’24)
“The vocals are utterly captivating, expressing the emotion of the track’s story with every note” – from York Calling review of “Hopeless” (Feb. ’24)
“With ‘Hopeless,’ Madame Psychosis continue to push boundaries while redefining their sound” – from Cougar Microbes review of “Hopeless” (Feb. ’24)
“A beautifully crafted new tune that features powerful vocal flows over a rapping and well-produced instrumental” – from Tape Ranger spotlight on “Hopeless” (Feb. ’24)
“Madame Psychosis leaves an indelible mark with this soul-stirring anthem” – from We Write About Music review (Jan. ’24)
“A powerful, rich, warming inimitable style, ‘Hopeless’ is a progression in Madame Psychosis’ sound – an exciting one at that” – from The Other Side Reviews (Jan. ’24)
“‘Hopeless’ from Madame Psychosis is another track that reveals the great talent of the band” – from Indie Dock Music Blog review of “Hopeless” (Jan. ’24)
“‘Hopeless’ captures a timeless pop-focused rock sound that builds up with the strike of drums and rising instrumental energy” – from Plastic Magazine review of “Hopeless” (Jan. ’24)
Interview with Canadian Beats ahead of “Hopeless” release (Jan. ’24)
“It stands as a forthright, powerful, and heartfelt preview of their forthcoming third album” – from Last Day Deaf review of “Concrete Streets” (Nov. ’23)
“A musical gem that resonates deeply” – from Tits Upon Tyne review of “Concrete Streets” (Nov. ’23)
“They know precisely how to blend the infectiousness of pop with the grit of rock, and the result is delicious, the perfect blend of muscle and melody, groove and grind” – from Dancing About Architecture review of “Concrete Streets” (Nov. ’23)
“An insanely memorable pop-rock number.” from York Calling review of Kapow (Nov. ’23)
“Madame Psychosis thoroughly impress again with the punchy ‘Kapow,’ invigorating with a constant sense of vigor” – from Obscure Sound review (Nov. ’23)
A “high-energy eclectic masterpiece that will inject your veins with an unrelenting rock energy” – from Lost In the Manor review of “Kapow” (Nov. ’23)
Steel City Music chat with Giovanni Paola from Madame Psychosis (Nov. ’23)
“The beautiful vocals and standard yet infectious alt-rock beat are all things that make ‘Concrete Streets’ a must listen” – from Girl at the Rock Shows review (Oct. ’23)
“‘Concrete Streets’ is a rousing, melodic success from Madame Psychosis” – from Obscure Sound review (Oct. ’23)
“Madame Psychosis has nailed their progressive and smooth-sounding alt-rock sound with their latest track ‘Concrete Streets'” – from Lost In the Manor review (Oct. ’23)
“It has solid drumming and guitar elements that are just right together. The chorus adds some extra edge to the production. Powerful vocals and rich harmonies balance each other out.” – from Lefturewave review of “Concrete Streets” (Oct. ’23)
“Madame Pyschosis proves they haven’t missed a beat on ‘Concrete Streets'” – from Buzz Music review (Oct. ’23)
“‘Concrete Streets’ is a standout track that combines Madame Psychosis’ signature blend of melodic rock with thought-provoking lyrics” – from Spill Magazine‘s exclusive premiere of “Concrete Streets” (Oct. ’23)
“‘Concrete Streets’ is a lively, vibrant and luminous composition, which seems perfect to keep us company at any time of the day, whenever we need to relax” – from Phonograph Me review (Oct. ’23)
“Concrete Streets” is featured on Germany-based Find A Song (Oct. ’23)
“Just Wanna Be Myself” cracks A Journal of Musical Things’ ‘Top 5 New Music from the Inbox’ list (December ’19)
“When listening to their music, it becomes so evident that their collective sound is completely new from anything we’ve heard before… Madame Psychosis embeds a variety of genres, seeming almost effortless in its execution” – from Buzz Music’s ‘Best of 2019’ feature (December ’19)
“The musicianship on this project is consistently flawless, whether the moment is high energy or more of a subtle, intentional gathering of layers, Madame Psychosis know precisely how to bring about the right pace while still managing to impress” – from Buzz Music’s review of Survivor (September ’19)
“This 5 piece have created a piece of art that is rich in heart and soul. Their sound is accessible and filled with beautiful arrangements” – from FVMusicBlog’s review of Survivor (September ’19)
“Don’t Care” featured on UK-based Right Chord Music’s Lost on Radio podcast, in which the song is called “a gem” and “absolutely brilliant” (September ’19)
“Mindful of the slogan ‘don’t bore us, get to the chorus’, they don’t waste any time on an intro…the up-beat feel-good song contains a catchy chorus that’s impossible not to sing along to” – from Carte Blanche Music review of “Kapow” (September ’19)
Madame Psychosis performs “Kapow” on Global’s The Morning Show during the national broadcast (September ’19)
Interview with UK-based Cougar Microbes about the “infectious” single Kapow and the imminent release of Survivor (September ’19)
“Kapow” featured on UK-based Right Chord Music’s Lost on Radio podcast (August ’19)
“It hints at the 90s, slips in a nod to 00s alt rock and tops it of with a dose of modern pop to create a classic earworm” – from Yack! Magazine’s review of “Kapow” (August ’19)
Madame Psychosis performs “Kapow” on CHCH’s Morning Live Music Friday segment (August ’19)
“The heart-dropping anthem leaves us craving more from the indie rock collective, we can’t wait to see what they deliver next!” – from LA-based Buzz Music’s review of “Kapow” (August ’19)
“Led by the infectious vocals of Michelle Mondesir, the quintet offer up infectious melodies and funky guitar riffs in their lively indie-meets-rock sound” – from UK-based GigRadar’s review of “Kapow” and interview with the band (July ’19)
“A brilliant piece of music…Madame Psychosis has made a real gem again” – from Lefuturewave’s review of “Kapow” (July ’19)
“This song is a drum fuelled tour through what a band enjoying themselves can do” – from Mind Noise Network review of “Kapow” (July ’19)
“From beginning to end, “Kapow” is a head-thrashing, wild ride of energy and guitar riffs that will have listeners on their feet…sounds like the exact moment a shot of espresso hits your blood stream and feels like you could take on the world because of it” – from Hot Lunch Music review (July ’19)
“Toronto-based outfit unleash a fast and frenzied alt-rock belter, with hints of The Yeah Yeah Yeahs” – from UK-based Mystic Son’s review of “Kapow” (July ’19)
“The bands mixture of indie rock and alt pop is very impressive, whether they are performing more melodic and refined pieces such as ‘Crashing Down’ or full on rockers like ‘Kapow’, they give every song their all, and do so with considerable class” – from Beehive Candy’s band feature (July ’19)
“’Kapow’ is a non-stop, energy ride shooting out of the gate with a driving drumbeat, a thunderous guitar riff, and an anthemic lyrical delivery” – from Nashville-based East of 8th’s review (July ’19)
“This track is all mellifluous magic wrapped in a grungy garage rock exterior…“Crashing Down” is upbeat, overjoyed, poetic, good-natured awesomeness put to music.” – from Odd Nugget review of “Crashing Down” (July ’19)
Madame Psychosis cracks Dropout Entertainment’s Top Picks for Canadian Music Week 2019 (May ’19)
“There’s a genuine air of honesty that runs throughout their songwriting…this song is one that gets better and better with each revisit” – from Stereo Stickman review of “Just Wanna Be Myself” (March ’19)
‘“Just Wanna Be Myself” is a pop-rock diddy and a testament to being comfortable, or the quest to be comfortable -in your own skin’ – from Dropout Entertainment review (February ’19)
Madame Psychosis performs “Just Wanna Be Myself” on Global’s The Morning Show during the national broadcast (January ’19)
“Space Motorcycle” comes in at number four on Alan Cross’ ‘A Journal of Musical Things’ weekly top 11 playlist (August ’17)
Upcoming Shows
- Show announcements to come
Previous Shows
- Saturday, September 20th, 2025 – Convergence 2025 Music Festival, Oshawa
- Saturday, June 28th, 2025 – Toronto Ribfest, Centennial Park, Toronto
- Thursday, June 12th, 2025 – NXNE at The Pilot, Toronto
- Friday, April 25th, 2025 – The Horseshoe Tavern, Toronto
- Saturday, December 7th, 2024 – The Dock Ellis (No No Room), Toronto
- Saturday, September 21st, 2024 – MP Album Release Party at The Painted Lady, Toronto
- Friday, August 2nd, 2024 – Live Electro Night at The NoNo Room, Toronto
- Wednesday, June 12th, 2024 – NXNE Showcase at The Drake Underground, Toronto
- Saturday, June 22nd – Supporting FIGHTMASTER Bloodshed Baby Tour, Adelaide Hall, Toronto
- Friday, June 28th, 2024 – Pride Live at Toronto Pride, Rogers South Stage
- Friday, September 1st, 2023 – Festival Lingua Franca – Bar Orwell, Toronto
- Friday, June 23rd, 2023 – Durham Pride – Little Beasts Brewing Company, Whitby
- Wednesday, June 7th, 2023 – Canadian Music Week – The Wheatsheaf Tavern, Toronto
- Sunday, June 4th, 2023 – Brampton Pride – Garden Square, Brampton
- Saturday, November 26th, 2022 – Lee’s Palace (in support of Skye Wallace’s Terribly Good Tour)
- Saturday, July 16th, 2022 – Sneaky Dee’s
- Friday, February 25th, 2022 – The Monarch Tavern
- Friday, August 27th, 2021 – Festival Lingua Franca (live stream)
- Friday, June 18th, 2021 – Finessed Finds: Rising Artist Showcase (live stream)
- Saturday, December 5th, 2020 – Punk Black Virtual World Tour (live stream)
- Saturday, June 27th, 2020 – Voices in Unity Queer POC Artist Showcase (live stream)
- Saturday, May 2nd, 2020 – Dropout Entertainment’s #QuaratineSongs Series (live stream)
- Friday, March 6th, 2020 – The Hideout (The Bout Music Festival & Competition)
- Saturday, February 29th, 2020 – Drums N Flats
- Sunday, February 23rd, 2020 – Bovine Sex Club
- Sunday, January 26th, 2020 – Handlebar
- Saturday, January 4th, 2020 – Lee’s Palace
- Saturday, December 21st, 2019 – The Garrison
- Friday December 6th, 2019 – The Cavern Bar
- Friday, November 15th, 2019 – Cameron House (Indie Week)
- Wednesday, November 13th, 2019 – The Mod Club (RAW Toronto artist spotlight)
- Wednesday, September 25th, 2019 – Global’s The Morning Show (TV appearance)
- Friday, September 20th, 2019 – The Hideout (album release)
- Friday, August 9th, 2019 – Music Friday on CHCH Morning Live (TV appearance)
- Friday, August 2nd, 2019 – Sneaky Dee’s
- Sunday, June 30th, 2019 – Toronto Ribfest
- Friday, June 21st, 2019 – The Joint
- Friday, May 10th, 2019 – Revival Bar – (Canadian Music Week)
- Wednesday, May 8th, 2019 – Stackt Studio (Canadian Music Week)
- Friday, April 12th, 2019 – The Cavern Bar
- Friday, March 22nd, 2019 at The Hideout (The Bout Music Festival & Competition)
- Monday, February 25th, 2019 – The Horseshoe Tavern
- Thursday, January 3rd, 2019 – The Morning Show on Global (TV appearance)
- Tuesday, December 11th, 2018 – The Rivoli
- Tuesday, December 4th, 2018 – The Gladstone (private function)
- Friday, October 19th, 2018 – The Cavern Bar
- Friday, October 12th, 2018 – B-side Lounge
- Friday, October 5th, 2018 – The Cavern Bar
- Thursday, September 20th, 2018 – The Piston
- Monday, July 23rd, 2018 – The Horseshoe Tavern
- Sunday, July 1st, 2018 at Toronto Ribfest (Canada Day)
- Saturday, May 26th, 2018 – The Cavern Bar
- Friday, April 27th, 2018 – Revival Bar
- Friday, February 9th, 2018 – Junction City Music Hall
- Friday, December 15th, 2017 – Junction City Music Hall
- Friday, November 17th, 2017 – The Opera House
- Saturday, September 9th, 2017 – The Supermarket
- Friday, August 25th, 2017 – The Cavern Bar
- Friday, July 21st, 2017 – The Opera House
- Friday, June 16th, 2017 – Junction City Music Hall (album release)
- Friday, May 5th, 2017 – The Cavern Bar
- Thursday, April 13th, 2017 – Hard Luck Bar
- Saturday, March 18th, 2017 – The Opera House
- Friday, February 10th, 2017 – Revival Bar
- Wednesday, November 2nd, 2016 – The Supermarket
- Tuesday, October 25th, 2016 – Junction City Music Hall
- Friday, October 21st, 2016 – Revival Bar
- Thursday, October 6th, 2016 – The Silver Dollar Room
- Saturday, September 3rd, 2016 – The Central
- Saturday, August 27th, 2016 – Sue-Ann Staff Estate Winery
- Thursday, July 21st, 2016 – The Cavern Bar
- Wednesday, June 8th, 2016 – Smiling Buddha
- Thursday, May 26th, 2016 – The Silver Dollar Room
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