When Madison Violet played the Mansion on O last year, I have to confess I didn't know anything about them. All that changed in the space of a few minutes during soundcheck. Their sound is unforgettable, feeling at once brand-new and warmly familiar. Their songs are equally distinct, and so it's no wonder they just took the Folk Grand Prize in the John Lennon Songwriting Contest for their song "The Ransom". It was fantastic to see them again in Memphis, where they joined us on the bus for a few songs, including this one, the title cut from their last album. Check out the rest of the album at the link below.
-Chris
