Maddie Zahm Releases EP ‘(The Angry Part)’
Today, singer-songwriter Maddie Zahm released her new EP (the angry part), out now via AWAL. Alongside the release of this stunningly confessional EP that explores the many facets of anger, comes “Cannibal,” one of the most vulnerable songs Maddie has ever written.
Tune in today at 1pm ET to watch the official music video for “Cannibal” below.
On lead single “Cannibal,” Maddie lays bare her feelings about the success she experienced after going viral on TikTok, and feeling like everyone around her was taking a piece of her, including herself. Her vocals are in top form on this stunning song that reveals the darker side of achieving fame.
(the angry part) is another deeply personal chapter in Maddie’s musical output – this time, exploring different facets of anger – anger with others, anger with yourself, anger at scenarios beyond your control. Her songs tap into universal truths while laying bare her own stories. Like break-ups, or spreading herself too thin after success, or even putting herself in the shoes of a friend who couldn’t see she was in a deeply unhealthy relationship. In true Maddie Zahm spirit, the feelings are feeling, the voice is giving, and the songs hit right smack in the center of the heart.
Previous single “Sheets” is a dance-floor banger about anger at an ex (and a celebration of Pride Month), while “Heaven” is one of the angrier songs Maddie has ever written, allowing herself to feel fully and sing “hate you from heaven,” without guilt. “Cannibal,” explores her struggling mental health after fame, and “He Calls Me Pretty,” is a haunting dark-pop song rife with harmonies and 808 beats, about a friends’ toxic relationship with a man.
The release of (the angry part) follows a whirlwind of burgeoning success for Maddie Zahm, whose confessional lyrics and powerhouse vocals have landed her attention from the Kelly Clarkson Show, NPR All Things Considered, Billboard, American Songwriter, Consequence, Rolling Stone, People, SPIN, YouTube’s The Spark series, and many more.
From the virality of singles “Fat Funny Friend” and “You Might Not Like Her” to her critically acclaimed debut album Now That I’ve Been Honest, to last year’s fan-favorite single “little me”, which she debuted on the Kelly Clarkson Show, Maddie Zahm has continued amassing a devoted fan base of over 175 million streams and millions of fans on TikTok. In an interview with the Los Angeles Times about TikTok virality, they mentioned her as the rare artist who has been able to transform TikTok fame to a tight-knit community to in-person sold-out shows around the US.
Now, with the kick-off of her next chapter of music, Maddie is again inviting fans into her world, where she leads listeners into the most intimate parts of her psyche (and theirs too). Maddie is forever oscillating through the spectrum of emotions and creating a space where audiences can unite and share in the reality that existing is overwhelming.
Last year, she took the debut album on tour – selling out shows around the U.S. – and released fan favorite “little me” while on the road. Maddie’s star continues to rise in 2025, with the release of her EP and the sad & sexy tour expanding this fall.