History Of A Feeling

Neuware

Rage, confusion, despair, self-deception, and introspectionMadi Diaz cycles through the full spectrum of emotions on History Of A Feeling, her debut on ANTI-. Its an album that undeniably marks Diazs status as a first-rate songwriter, a craft shes spent years refining, and one wherein Diaz establishes herself as an artist capable of distilling profound feelings with ease. Diaz pulls from a range of folk, country, and pop leaningsshe is as much influenced by Patty in and Lori McKenna as she is the sonics of PJ Harvey and directness of Kathleen Hanna. On History Of A Feeling, the Nashville based songwriter comes to terms with the dissolution of a meaningful relationship. By the end of it, she wills herself into a self-reflective state where she doesnt hate herself for being so heartbroken. The songs on History Of A Feeling, are the most direct and introspective songs Diaz has ever written. In the few times shes gotten to perform them live in front of an audience, Diaz describes the experience as one where she feels acutely present even though shes singing about emotions that started to take root years ago. Its relatable to anyone who has experienced heartbreak and great change in some manner, and this profound sense of intimacy and camaraderie she seamlessly weaves into the songs was important to her. I wanted it to sound conversational, like I had just walked over to your house and were sitting and at the end of your driveway talkingjust like were hashing it out in the same way that youd call a best friend at one in the morning because you needed to talk about what just happened.

k.A.