Maddy Low Invited Myth and Raw Pain into Dream-Folk Euphony with ‘Dragons’ –

With Maddy Low’s latest single, Dragons, imagine a dreamy synthesis of the soul of Joni Mitchell, Elliott Smith, and Leonard Cohen reimagined to resonate with 21st-century melancholy, and you’ll land squarely in the territory she’s claimed for herself.

She may lean on mythological imagery in the reverie-rich single, but the roots of the quiescently aching release are anchored in raw pain; they blossom through artful embellishments and a sense of candour that lets you feel the intimacy in every confession and metaphor.

The diaphanously sublime single never desperately reaches for innovation; it achieves authenticity and visceral power through sheer artful tenacity, inviting you to find the beauty within what threatens to tear you apart. There’s no self-pity – just a gentle invitation to witness the poetry of resilience in the face of what should have broken you.

Hailing from New Zealand’s indie scene, 18-year-old Maddy Low is already fluent in the language of vulnerability and free-spirited celebration, delivering music that feels both featherlight and deeply rooted. In Dragons, she crafts a folk-pop anthem that refuses to play it safe, instead offering listeners a space to connect with the beauty found in the ruins.

Dragons is now available on all major streaming platforms, including Spotify. 

Review by Amelia Vandergast