In no order, my influences in music, film and fashion;
Pet Shop Boys, Spice Girls, Geri Halliwell, Victoria Beckham, Madonna, Cher, Prince, Dannii Minogue, Kylie, Sugababes, Girls Aloud, David Bowie, Gina G, Michael Jackson, Janet Jackson, Scissor Sisters, Charlotte Church, Toyah, Rachel Stevens, 80's electro, Nelly Furtado, Justin Timberlake, Britney Spears, Christina Aguilera, Mandy Moore, Jamie Foxx, Tiga, DJ Yoda, Soul II Soul, Eternal, Louise, David Lachappelle, Roland Mouret, Patrick Cox, The Feeling, Ross Jenkins, Versace, Dolce and Gabbana, Armani, Pink Floyd, U2, Basement Jaxx, Primal Scream, ACDC, Elvis Presley, Depeche Mode, Mylo, Prince, Daft Punk, Duran Duran, Gary Numan, The Rolling Stones, Stevie Wonder, The Verve, Queen, Massive Attack, Debbie Harry, Gwen Stefani, New Order, Blur, Peter Sarstedt, Divine, Burt Bacarach, The Zutons, Dead Or Alive, Roberta Flack,Beastie Boys, Yazoo, Bee Gees, Cyndi Lauper, Bow Wow Wow, Jason Nevins, Culture Club, Fatboy Slim, Portishead, Neil Diamond, Electric Six, Fischerspooner, Freak Power, Degrees Of Motion, Soul To Soul, Pet Shop Boys, Roberta Flack, Kaiser Chiefs, Hard-Fi, Status Quo, Middle Of The Road, Kraftwerk, Frankie Goes To Hollywood, Cilla Black, Punk, Elton John, Beyonce, Shapeshifters, Talking Heads, Donny Hathaway, Victoria Wood, Ping Pong Bitches, Jam & Lewis, Popjustice, Popbitch, ilikemusic.com, Run DMC, T Rex, Carole King, Coldplay, Peter Kay, Kaiser Chiefs, Wham!, Bodyrockers, Aimee Mann, Andy Williams, The Krankies, Dolly Parton, Blondie, Harry Nilsson, Billy Joel, Olivia Newton-John, Roxy Music, Buggles, Sugababes, Donna Summer, White Rose Movement, Red Hot Chilli Peppers, Rogue Traders, Peter Sastedt, Disco, Slade, Village People, Goldfrapp, The Strokes, The Two Ronnies, Baccara, Scissor Sisters, ABBA, S.A.W, Eurthymics, Green Day, Siouxsie & The Banshees, Mud, Manhattan Transfer, The Police, Chicane, Kim Wilde, Boy George, George Michael, Supertramp, Rod Stewart, Chic, Bonnie Tyler, Rod Stewart, Dusty Springfield, Nirvana, The Clash, Glen Campbell, Naomi Campbell, Black Eyed Peas, Fergie, Denden.co.uk, Orson, INXS, The Cure, The White Stripes, Tears For Fears, Gary Glitter, The Carpenters, Simon & Garfunkle, Bad Boys Inc, New Kids on the Block, Whitney Houston, Shirley Bassey, Tina Turner, Cascada... All these artists are inspiring lyrically, vocally, in fashion, in film or just for their kick ass diva-ness!
Madison is on a mission to make his mark in the world of Pop and Fashion. After growing up in the small northern town of Retford, Nottinghamshire, watching Top of the Pops and Saturday morning television, Madison's fascination with celebrity and music began. After training at a local dance school during the final years of high school, Madison knew he wanted to pursue a career in music and performing. He auditioned for all the major performing arts colleges, and was overwhelmed to receive several scholarships to further his studies.
Madison decided upon Laine Theatre Arts to further his training, the college one of his pop star idols Victoria Beckham trained at. The 3 year training course included all areas of dance, drama and theatre, music and singing lessons. During his time there he discovered his abilities as a singer, and developed his song writing abilities.
Upon graduation in 2006, Madison left college with the college Drama Cup, a diploma in musical theatre and an ATCL Acting diploma. Leaving college gave Madison the opportunity to explore many different areas of performance and the entertainments world. His interest in commercial pop music and celebrity geared him up for a career in pop music, and Madison set about looking for producers and songwriters to work with on his music. Whilst performing in a show with 80's punk icon Toyah, Madison took on her advice and was fortunate enough to meet with record company bosses to gain advice and direction.
In July 2006 Madison began working with dance producer Danny Kirsch and songwriters 2DB. Early tracks 'Agitation', 'The Ones Before' and 'Just Enough' were created. Since then Madison has continued work on his music project, blending 80's synth sounds with edgy electro hooks to create a unique and fresh dance sound. Inspired by Pet Shop Boys, David Bowie and disco music, Madison has a very different sound. The track 'Move Your Ass' reflects his new musical progression into the minimal electro genre. 'The track didn't take very long to write' reveals Madison. 'It's very simple in it's formula, and I think that's why it works so well. It describes what people do in clubs, moving their bodies and having fun.' Latest track, 'Club' is a step further into the dark electro genre, showing a new maturity in it's experimental style, mixing classical strings with hard electronic beats.
Recently Madison has been developing his live act, using elaborate costume and fashions to create a unique and individual look. Working with fashion designers has allowed Madison to experiment with his image and look. His stage act is a slick fusion of high fashion and androgynous robotic choreography. Having recently performed 4 times at London's Soho Revue Bar showcasing his act, Madison is set to dance his way up and down the country this year with more music and gigs.
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hey sunshine! thanks for being myspace pals. hope you had a fine WE and great week is waiting along for you. check out my fashion shirts and pop-color your style by them. much love, Julien
Look at every path closely and deliberately, then ask ourselves this crucial question: Does this path have a heart? If it does, then the path is good. If it doesn't, it is of no use. -Carlos Castaneda
A warrior must learn to make every act count, since he is going to be here in this world for only a short while, in fact, too short for witnessing all the marvels of it. -Carlos Castaneda
When a warrior learns to stop the internal dialogue, everything becomes possible; the most far-fetched ideas become attainable. -Carlos Castaneda
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How did my world and Madisons world collide? WWW. ELECTROQUEER. COM that's how. Iconic's up in the PRESS PLAY BITCH section and this "bitch" just loves pressing buttons and listening to fab tunes.
HED KANDI follows up last month’s sell-out event with even more goodness! MORE DJs, MORE rooms & Even more show-stopping visuals, Lights & Décor! March Heralds the return of SUPERCLUB! The Legendary MUD CLUB steps up to throw their full Electro force into the biggest event of 2008. Witness true heavyweights collide as HED KANDI meets MUD CLUB ‘head on’ for the first time.
Door: 10pm – 3am Price: Tickets £10 + BF £10 - £12 on the door
Hi Madison, We hope you're well. We wanted to let you know that we've moved to just North of London (studio in Hertford...writing room in Welwyn Garden City). Kind Regards Doug 'n Dave 2dB
Hey! Hope you are doing well......if you are not playing yourself tonight......i'm playing the Half Moon Putney.....would love to say hello?!
Al Perkins is with me, and a great band called Shurman.
Anyway, take care and hope to see you.
Kevin
“Life is all about timing... the unreachable becomes reachable, the unavailable become available, the unattainable... attainable. Have the patience, wait it out It's all about timing" Merrry Christmas Life is so delicious ... May 2008 be all you are striving for with Luminous Surprises Love Christina
