Madison McFaren's Musical Journey and Pandemic Creativity

Madison McFaren, a singer, songwriter, and producer, discusses her transition from solely being a live performer to also producing her own music during the pandemic. She reflects on her early career doing acapella loops and the limitations it imposed, and how she started producing her own beats in 2020. McFaren shares the process of creating her song 'Run' from her album, which was inspired by her discovery of being a descendant of a woman who escaped slavery. She discusses the importance of momentum in the beat and the decision to add multiple vocal layers, as well as the symbolic significance of her father, Grammy winner Bobby McFaren, joining her on the song as a way to honor their shared ancestry.