WITH NEW MUSIC VIDEO “AMBER”, CANADIAN SINGER-SONGWRITER MADDISUN MANIFESTS POSITIVE ENERGY THROUGH SELF-EXPLORATION
Canadian singer/songwriter Maddisun is pleased to share the official music video for “Amber”, which is now available on YouTube, as the artist enjoys a live show tour of the UK and Ireland.
“Amber” – written by Maddisun and Julian Bueckert (who also produced) – is the newest music video to drop from the Cranbrook, BC-based artist’s third album, “The Pages”, which arrived on digital streaming platforms in October after an initial physical release on vinyl, CD, and cassette.
Structured as a musical journal, The Pages carries an old soul vibe that seamlessly blends vintage folk, rock ‘n’ roll, Southern Rock and Americana influences across 12 tracks – all written by Maddisun with 10 produced by Julian Bueckert, and one each produced by Ian Docherty and Jim Bryson. Each song represents a page from Maddisun’s journal and is a direct reflection of Maddisun’s personal moments of love, loss, growth, connection, and self-discovery.
Speaking about the new “Amber” video, Maddisun says,
“This song is about self-exploration and manifesting our own positive energy amidst the whirlwind of activity – and opinions – that surround us. For the video, my director (Laura Lynn Petrick) and I chose a ‘90s-inspired digital and Super 8MM look and the setting of Toronto to capture the idea of staying grounded, living in our own free energy, and tuning out the background noise.”
Maddisun has enjoyed a nomadic musical adventure that has taken her throughout Canada, to Ireland, and to Los Angeles. Leading into this album, she has dropped two prior albums, released over ten singles, and played playing 500+ shows in the last 5 years, including four NXNE showcases and a Folk Canada showcase at Folk Alliance International.
To further celebrate The Pages, Maddisun has joined fellow Canadian artist Mallory Chipman for a tour of the UK and Ireland that includes shows in Galway (January 14th), Athy (January 15th), London (January 20th), Cambridge (January 21st), Sheffield (January 22nd), Bristol (January 23rd), Chester (January 24th), Dunfermline (January 25th), and Glasgow (January 26th).
Review
“Amber” by Maddisun hits like that first bit of morning light—it starts off quiet but quickly wakes you up with a message about knowing your own worth. The lyrics capture that frustrating feeling of being misunderstood by someone who only sees what they want to see. It’s a solid anthem for anyone who has finally decided to stop explaining themselves and start living for their own peace of mind.
The hook is definitely the part that gets stuck in your head, especially the “only in your dreams” bit. It’s such a clever way to say you’ve moved on to a place where they can’t touch you anymore. I really liked the contrast between having a “tender soul” and that stubborn grit to “never fall to rust”. It doesn’t come across as bitter or angry; it just sounds like someone who’s finally found their stride and is moving too fast to care about what’s in the rearview mirror.
It’s a refreshing, high-energy take on finding your own path and protecting your space. The accompanying music video, directed by Laura Lynn Petrick, beautifully captures the transition from being misunderstood to radiating a genuine energy that others can only hope to reach in their dreams.