The band is fronted by lead vocalist Sophie Chernin.[2] Other members include Todd Martino (keyboard and backing vocals), Mike McDearmon (drums), Will Clark (guitar), and Jory Dawidowicz (bass).[3]
The band released their first EP Not Pictured in 2013.[4] A video accompanying the EP's single "Darlin'" was subsequently released in 2014.[5]
Preceding their debut LP, Madam West released single "Wade in the Water" in June 2015.[6] The full album Loves You was later released on August 1, 2015.[7]
Active in New York City's DIY and indie music festivals in 2015, Madam West performed at Northside Festival on Sat, Jun 13th,[8] Gigawatts Festival on Sat, Jul 25th,[9] and CMJ Music Marathon on Weds, Oct 14th.[10]
In 2016, Madam West released the single "Wise Blood," based on the Flannery O'Connor book of the same name.[11] It received a positive review in IMPOSE magazine.[12]
In 2017, the band released another single, "L," which premiered on UK blog GoldFlakePaint.[13]
On Feb. 20, 2018 the quintet premiered "Strongest Son," the first single off of its sophomore EP, on POPDUST.[14] The second single, "Warm Bodies," premiered in Surviving the Golden Age.[15]
On March 23, 2018, Madam West released the full EP Warm Bodies.[16] The 6-song album, released digitally on Brooklyn boutique label Floordoor Records, received critical acclaim in multiple music outlets, including No Depression,[17] All Around Sound,[18] IMPOSE,[19] Too Much Love,[20] and Innocent Words.[21]
