20 October: Today our own online store went live. Now when new tracks and merchandising are released you'll be able to purchase them easily from here, that is when you are unable to locate them at your local retailer.
I'm quietly working away on my next album release which I'm very excited about. I think I know what I'm going to call the album but until it is confirmed I won't say anything further. As for release dates, keep an eye out here for more information.
As always thank you for your support.
21 June 2010
It has been a quiet time for me communicating over the past few months. My main focus beyond playing a couple of gigs each week has been about working on new material. Also I hope to have a few other things to announce on the website, so as they say watch this space.
Thanks to The Breeze throughout NZ for your support on playing 'Sweet December'. I always get a great feeling when I hear my songs or someone sends a note to say that "your song is on the radio." I feel so fortunate to be able to share my music.
28 January 2010
To coincide with the retails release of 'Mr Yellow Tree' be listening this month to local NZ stations like The Breeze, Classic Hits, BigFM, 1XX and more who will be promoting the album by giving away free copies during the month of February.
26 January 2010
'Mr Yellow Tree' album is being distributed by Ode Records to music retailers nationwide through NZ. The album should be instore in the first week of Febuary.
2 December 2009
'Mr Yellow Tree' album has landed and the first pre-orders are being sent Thursday 3rd December.
28 November 2009
Phil performs 'Dancing on the Moon' from his album 'Mr Yellow Tree' at Coca Cola Christmas in the Park, Christchurch. Phil's says, "It was great to get back on stage at 'Coca Cola Christmas in the Park' after a break. Certainly a highlight for me was playing my own song which was broadcast on radio earlier in the year. Cantabrians are always a great crowd to play to, thanks for the support. Now I'm looking forward to playing it again, with my band, in Auckland on 12 December."
20 October 2009
‘Mr Yellow Tree’, Phil Madsen’s debut album has been be released online worldwide and the CD will be available locally in November.
The album includes ‘Beach’ & ‘Dancing on the Moon’, both songs which received significant airplay acknowledgements, while ‘Dancing on the Moon’ earned Phil a top-five nomination in this years’ APRA Silver Scroll Awards.
‘Mr Yellow Tree’ is made up of 11 original tracks, described as a timeless album, it has developed organically as Phil himself has grown as an artist. This selection of original tracks has the diversity and honesty to resonate with both young and old.
The album has a melodic and upbeat take on life, demonstrating Phil’s diversity as a singer-songwriter, as well as a talented musician and producer.
9 September 2009
Message from Phil: "I was anticipating releasing the album 'Mr Yellow Tree' at the end of August and I have had to hold back the release due to delays in finalising the album artwork. Also being in the finals for the Silver Scroll awards has been an overwhelming honour, as such this has also made me want to hold back the album release until after the announcement on the 17th of September.
It is my intention to release the album shortly after that. Thank you for your continued patience."
8 August 2009
Dancing on the Moon has been named as one of the five finalists for the APRA Silver Scrolls, as voted by the 7000-plus song writing members of APRA! The winner will be announced in a ceremony in Christchurch on 17 September.
1 August 2009
After many years of blood, sweat and tears Phil’s super-patient fans will be delighted to hear that his debut album, Mr Yellow Tree, is expected to be released at the end of August 2009!
The album has 11 tracks including Dancing on the Moon, Beach and Mr Yellow Tree and was mastered at the world renowned Studio 301 in Sydney.
13 July 2009
Dancing on the Moon, from Phil’s forthcoming debut album Mr Yellow Tree, has been named amongst the top twenty finalists for New Zealand’s most prestigious song writing award, the APRA Silver Scroll The title track of Phil’s forthcoming album, Mr Yellow Tree, debuts on Big FM 106.2
July 2009
The title track of Phil’s forthcoming album, Mr Yellow Tree, debuts on Classic Hits & Big FM 106.2
21 February 2009
Phil performs Bohemian Rhapsody to a crowd of over 180,000 at SKYCITY Starlight Symphony backed by a symphony orchestra.
“Even Freddy Mercury refused to sing Bohemian Rhapsody live because the notes were too difficult but Phil Madsen sang it all the way through, perfectly, and the crowd went wild.” - Sunday Star Times.
26 March 2009
Dancing on the Moon and Beach singles are now available on I-tunes.
Visit http://www.apple.com/search/ipoditunes/?q=phil+madsen
9 February 2009
Phil has been awarded a grant for Dancing on the Moon, in recognition of the songs significant New Zealand airplay. Huge thanks to everyone who requested it!
November 2008
Dancing on the Moon from Phil’s forthcoming album Mr Yellow Tree has been released to radio in New Zealand, Malaysia and Dubai.