Mint Green Mercury
Album Release Promo
Whenever You Come Around
Music Producer & Sound Engineer – Justin Koop B Town Sound
Director and Video Producer – Morgane Brandstaedt
Mint Green Mercury LP Showcase
Audio Production & Sound Engineer – Justin Koop B Town Sound
Video Production & Editing – Morgane Brandstaedt
Music Producer & Sound Engineer – Justin Koop, B Town Sound
Director and Video Producer – Michael Penney, Afterlight Films
Music Producer & Sound Engineer – Justin Koop, B Town Sound
Director and Video Producer – Michael Penney, Afterlight Films
Recorded Live at B Town Sound
Sound Engineer – Justin Koop, B Town Sound
Videographer: Paul Maxwell, Twofoot Films
Recorded Live at B Town Sound
Sound Engineer – Justin Koop, B Town Sound
Videographer: Paul Maxwell, Twofoot Films
Singer-songwriter Tamara Maddalen graces the Canadian music scene with her beautifully crafted songs and clear, powerful vocals. Since 2017, she has been collaborating with producer/engineer Justin Koop (Walk Off The Earth, The Shyp, Tomi Swick, Newworldson) at Burlington’s B Town Sound to record her third upcoming full-length album.
Mint Green Mercury is a nod to fond early memories of cruising around in the family’s 1977 mercury listening to the sounds of the Deep South. This trove of adult alternative original songs is coloured with a distinct contemporary Americana sound including elements of country, roots-rock, folk and R&B, all set to the timbre of Tamara’s arresting voice.
Tamara released two previous solo albums (Self-Titled, 1998, and Feeling Pretty, 2000). After a hiatus from her career as an original singer-songwriter, Tamara has kindled her love of writing compelling, emotive music; motivated by her need to once again share her art with her audience. The journey of this talented musician is intriguing as she headed “Headlong” into the album release nationwide on Canadian Radio. Tamara officially released her full-length album Mint Green Mercury in May 2021.
“After a hiatus, Burlington singer Tamara Maddalen returns… In this album, she shows her song writing capability, inspired by her life, and the lives of her friends and family members, to craft story in song.”
– Kathryn Dunmore, Burlington Post
“Pairing creative and inspiring vocal melodies with steady percussion and ambient instrumental sections, the latest single (“Rearview”) from MGM (Mint Green Mercury) is a jam from start to finish.”
– Rhythm & Boots NYC
“Coloring with shades of ’90s country and folk music, Canadian singer-songwriter Tamara Maddalen sets her gaze for what’s next and plunges ahead, but not before taking that last glance over her shoulder. Teary-eyed yet determined, new single “Rearview” perches on that golden benchmark of change, and her voice shatters the door’s hinges.”
– B-Sides & Badlands
“This CD is a lifetime of experiences graciously written to put some of life’s emotional roller coaster ride to a song. With a powerful yet emotional voice, Tamara takes us through thirteen songs reflecting these life experiences.”
– Wayne Baggs, BK On The Scene
“Coloring with shades of ’90s country and folk music, Canadian singer-songwriter Tamara Maddalen sets her gaze for what’s next and plunges ahead but not before taking that last glance over her shoulder…”
– Jason Scott, Welcome To Taste Test
“Tamara Maddalen, a brilliant singer-songwriter from Canada, presents her third single, “Cosmic Fail,” roots-based track with an appealing flair to it… “Tamara’s strong voice unfolds with natural beauty and powerful hooks. The Pedal Steel guitar lightens up the mood and makes it a great track to relax to. The solid chorus thrives on beautiful instrumental and vocal melodies. And as a whole, this uplifting song reflects honest, talented song writing.”
– Tonic Grain
“Oh my what a voice, someone we can believe in because she is one of us struggling with the travails of living. What sets Tamara apart is how she straddles that line between country and pop so well.”
– Mp3Hugger
“An elegant and woozy slice of Americana-folky ballad. It is rich, warm and dripping with melody as the rich vocal allure pulls heavy on the heartstrings amid a warm, sun kissed haze.”
– Barry Gruff
“Such a beautiful voice and a very strong vocal performance!”
– Maisonneuve Music