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Madison Palmer’s been in the game for a while, but she’s clearly in her stride right now. Between her PURRGRESSIVE radio show, a string of solid label releases, and regular support from artists like Paul Oakenfold, Nihil Young, and Solarstone, the momentum’s real. Her feature on I Rise with Zero8 and Dani Lennon feels like a continuation of what she’s been dialing in lately—melodic structure, clean progressions, and a sense of space that gives the vocal room to carry.
She talks about that pretty directly here in our interview to celebrate her release on Magnetic Magazine Recordings. The advice she gives is solid but straightforward—stay open, stay curious, and stop worrying about keeping up with trends. Her sound pulls from that early 2000s progressive house energy, but the way she puts it together now feels deliberate. Everything she’s been doing the past few years has been about refining rather than chasing.
And if you’ve been tracking her output, this one’s an easy addition to the catalog. Clean, honest, and built for repeat plays.
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What’s one piece of advice you’d give to an artist who’s struggling to find their sound?
If you’re struggling to find your sound, the best advice I can give is to stay open-minded. Expose yourself to as many different sounds and genres as possible, and pay attention to what resonates with you.
Sometimes, knowing what you don’t like can actually help you focus in on what you do like. It’s all about experimenting and discovering what truly speaks to you. Once you find that core sound, dive into it and refine it. The more comfortable you get with it, the more you’ll start to put your own unique spin on it.
Creating music is like sculpting. You’re carving out your voice with every track, remix, and set. Keep pushing yourself to find new layers, experiment, and evolve. Collaborating with other artists is another great way to expand your horizons and learn new things. Don’t be afraid to try out fresh ideas and take risks. That’s how you’ll grow as an artist and ultimately find your authentic sound. Keep crafting, stay open, and trust the process.
Who are the artists or sounds that most shaped your style early on?
Early on, my style was deeply influenced by artists like Underworld, New Order, Deep Dish, and Sasha. I was particularly drawn to the Global Underground series, which featured iconic mixes from Sasha, John Digweed, and Deep Dish. These tracks had a perfect balance of rhythm and melody that really stuck with me. The way those artists could blend intense, driving energy with uplifting, emotional moments really shaped the sound I gravitate toward today.
What’s the best piece of advice you’ve ever received from another artist or producer?
The best advice I’ve ever received from another artist was to never be afraid to try something different. Stay curious. Explore your instruments, plugins, and sounds. The more you experiment, the more you’ll discover new things about your craft.
I also learned not to hold yourself back. Don’t be afraid to reach out and ask for help when you need it. Never hesitate to send your music to that label you’ve always dreamed of releasing on. If you don’t try, you’ll never know what could come of it. The same goes for collaborations—if you don’t ask, you’ll never know what might happen.
Another key piece of advice is to know your music inside and out. Always be prepared, whether it’s for a set, a studio session, or a release. Make sure you’ve got backups for everything. Being ready for anything is what helps you stay in control when things don’t go as planned.
What’s the one thing you wish people knew about the challenges of being a producer today?
One of the biggest challenges of being a producer today is standing out in an ocean of music. With so much content being released, it can be tough to find your unique voice. It’s easy to get caught up in trends, but the problem with following trends is that they’re always changing.
My advice is to focus on making and playing music you truly love, while also understanding your audience. Connecting with them—whether it’s through the energy on the dancefloor or the feeling your tracks evoke—is what matters. The more your music comes from a genuine place, the more it will resonate with your listeners.
At the same time, there’s the challenge of balancing authenticity with the constant pressure to stay relevant, especially on platforms like social media. It’s a fine line. You’ve got to know how to engage with trends without losing your personal style. And as the landscape shifts, you’ve got to keep improving the quality of your work and adapt to new ways of connecting with your audience. It’s an ongoing process of growth and staying true to your craft.
Will Vance is a professional music producer who has been involved in the industry for the better part of a decade and has been the managing editor at Magnetic Magazine since mid-2022. In that time period, he has published thousands of articles on music production, industry think pieces and educational articles about the music industry. Over the last decade as a professional music producer, Will Vance has also ran multiple successful and highly respected record labels in the industry, including Where The Heart Is Records as well as having launched a new label with a focus on community through Magnetic Magazine. When not running these labels or producing his own music, Vance is likely writing for other top industry sites like Waves or the Hyperbits Masterclass or working on his upcoming book on mindfulness in music production. On the rare chance he's not thinking about music production, he's probably running a game of Dungeons and Dragons with his friends which he has been the dungeon master for for many years.
