Maddy O’Neal
Maddy O’Neal Drops Shapeshifting Sophomore Album, “Ricochet”
Maddy O’Neal has dropped Ricochet, her genre-bending sophomore album. Ricochet sees the Denver-based electronic music producer at her most creative, alchemizing futuristic bass with electro-soul beats and funky, head-nodding disco. Complete with dazzling singles like the sparkling future bass banger “Never Fades” and the spacey “Follow Me,” Ricochet is a bold body of work that showcases O’Neal’s shapeshifting approach to sound design. O’Neal’s shrewd sampling and synthesizer work conjure drizzles of funky bass goodness throughout Ricochet. The album features a number of special guests, including Balkan Bump, Ryan Montbleau, Ryan Jalbert, MOONz, STS9’s Alana Rocklin and Lettuce’s Eric “Benny” Bloom, amo...
Gem & Jam: Maddy O’Neal, Opiuo, More Reflect On Favorite Festival Memories
Once you attend Gem & Jam Festival, you’ll understand why it’s called the “Crown Jewel of the Southwest Festival Scene.” Along with hosting three days of a diverse blend of electronic and jam artists in the scenic desert of Tucson, Arizona, the festival also presents a whole scene surrounding a world-renowned gem and mineral showcase. Slated for February 4th to 6th, this year’s lineup will feature performances from electronica group Lotus, electro-funk trio SunSquabi, bass music producer Maddy O’Neal, Dirtybird co-founder Claude VonStroke, and more. With just a month remaining until the festival’s 14th celebration, EDM.com asked some of Gem & Jam Festival veterans, “What’s your favorite memory of the festival and what is a set from another act that blew you away?” MADDY O̵...
“Summer Camp Fields Forever”: Inside The 20th Edition of Summer Camp Music Festival
Summer Camp Music Festival celebrated its 20th anniversary last weekend at Chillicothe, Illinois’ Three Sisters Park. The Midwest electronic and jam gathering was initially postponed from 2020 to 2021, then later rescheduled its annual Memorial Day celebration to mid-August. Despite the high temperatures and relentless humidity, the festival saw its highest attendance to date, bringing 25,000 Scampers to get down to sets by GRiZ, Tipper, STS9, REZZ, The Floozies, CloZee, Emancipator, Boogie T and more throughout its four-day event. While some music festivals cater to a specific genre and community of fans, Summer Camp Music Festival understands there’s a big overlap between live music fans and genres of music. While the festival is centered in jamband roots and is hosted b...
CloZee and Maddy O’Neal Join Forces on Bass Anthem “Zest Please”
Denver-based producers CloZee and Maddy O’Neal have teamed up to deliver a zesty inaugural collaboration, “Zest Please.” Out via CloZee’s Odyzey Music label, the new track kicks off with a hang drum percussion beat that progressively builds into worldly synths and bass. The chemistry between the two female bass artists is highlighted effortlessly, with CloZee’s classic tribal and earthly percussion underscored by swirls of echoing vocals while O’Neal’s electro bass and funky grooves put the cherry on top of the midtempo anthem. “Zest Please” is accompanied by a colorful animated music video depicting CloZee and O’Neal in a tropical world full of rainbow, luminescent fruits and flora. “Having been a fan and friend of Chloe’s for a while I was excited to finally create...
