Madam Who? – Peter Meter (2024)
A few months ago, I came across one of the most exciting, intriguing and inspiring artists – Madam Who? Described as “Gen Z’s cool aunt”, the US-based musician has experienced much in her life that could either break or make a person; in the case of Madam Who? it helped her become the person she is today. It all began when she was determined to become a Beatle after watching a documentary on PBS. Unfortunately, she was not to be the fifth Beatle; however, her quirky musicality had her stand out among the rest. In 2001, she shared a stage with Creed and Godsmack on Jimmy & Doug’s Farmclub, and her career was on the path to success when, sadly, the effects of 9/11 brought everything to a halt.
Moving away from Nashville, she chose another path, and it would be 15 years before she wrote another song. During this time, she created websites, built a house, had a brain tumour, raised children, wrote books and attempted to live off the land, but after a near-death experience, Madam Who? rediscovered the singer-songwriter inside. Skip ahead to 2021 and Madam Who? began sharing her moving music with the masses. The latest addition to her discography is the single ‘Peter Meter’.
Have you ever wanted to speak to your previous self and share some advice; Madam Who? does just this in ‘Peter Meter’. Well, sort of. Taking a gander back, we always realise there was some good advice we didn’t take, and ‘Peter Meter’ is the advice Madam Who?’s grandmother gave the younger her on how to keep a man. Cringeworthy if you think about it, but who better to give advice on life than someone who has lived it?
Slicking together old-school pop-rock, ‘Peter Meter’ is a nostalgic drag back to the days of Four Non-Blondes, Alanis Morrissette and No Doubt. Bold and powerful with hard-hitting guitars matching pounding drums, the single has a strong rock-inspired flavour. Yet, while Madam Who? hits you between the eyes with her 90s rock tone, it is the funky synths that enhance the single’s obscurity.
At one point, the spoken word verse taps into Salt-N-Pepa urging scandalous hip hop tones. The song may be a laidback one, but the upbeat forcefulness exudes ferocity. Simple advice wrapped in a “slap in the face but I totally love you” sonic wrapper, cringing clinging to the edges.
In addition to the single, Madam Who? released an official music video for ‘Peter Meter’. You can view the video below or on her YouTube channel.
Find out more about Madam Who? on her official website, Facebook, Twitter and Spotify.
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