Episode 20 - Maddie Stephenson, Singer/Songwriter/Composer

from Groundbreaking · host Jake Brewer

Meet Maddie Stephenson, the Chicago native and now Boston-based singer, songwriter, AND composer with a meticulous but ambitious approach through musical storytelling. In today’s episode, Jake and Maddie discuss the realities of being a young artist, how music fans can dissolve barriers to entry in the music industry, re-imagining the artistic path, and recognizing how creators are influenced. Continue following Maddie at @madddiestephenson and by streaming "In My Head," and watching the new video. Continue supporting Groundbreaking by subscribing to the podcast and leaving a review. Want more from FRNDLY? Check out what we're up to by visiting us at frndlymedia.com and following @frndlymedia on all platforms. You can also follow Jake at @jacobwittenberg. Know somebody we should interview or have a thought you'd like to share? Contact the show by emailing [email protected].

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