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{{Short description|American rock band from Austin, Texas}}
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Madam Radar is an American rock band from Austin, Texas. Formerly known as The Texas K.G.B., the band blends Americana and classic rock influences, marked by four-part vocal harmonies and energetic guitar work. Madam Radar has released four studio albums independently and has performed with nationally recognized artists such as Bon Jovi, Lukas Nelson, and the Arc Angels. The band was voted "Best Band" in *Austin Monthly*'s 2023 Readers' Poll{{cite web |title=Best of ATX: Readers' Poll Winners (Musician or Band) |publisher=Austin Monthly |date=2023 |url=https://www.austinmonthly.com/readerspollwinners/ |access-date=April 4, 2025}} and is a two-time recipient of career grants from nonprofit music patron group Black Fret.
History
The band originally performed under the name The Texas K.G.B. and released two albums: Songs in the Key of Pain (2016) and Welcome Home (2017), both produced by Omar Vallejo at 512 Studios in Austin.{{cite web |title=Artist: Madam Radar |publisher=Sonic Guild |url=https://sonicguild.org/artist/madam-radar |access-date=April 4, 2025}} In 2019, they were awarded a major grant from Black Fret and announced their new band name, Madam Radar, at the Black Fret Ball at ACL Live.{{cite web |title=Official Name Change Announcement |url=https://www.madamradar.com/madamradarblog/name%20change |website=Madam Radar Official Website |date=December 7, 2019 |access-date=April 6, 2025}}
Their self-titled album Madam Radar was released in February 2020, produced by Gordy Quist of The Band of Heathens and engineered by Grammy-winner Steve Christensen.{{cite web |title=About Madam Radar |url=https://www.madamradar.com/about |website=Madam Radar Official Website |access-date=April 6, 2025}} During the COVID-19 pandemic, the band hosted a weekly livestream variety show called *Saturday Night Extravaganza* from March 2020 through June 2021.{{cite web |title=Madam Radar // SUNSET CONCERT LIVE @ IRON WOLF |url=https://ironwolfranch.com/event/madam-radar-sunset-concert-live-iron-wolf/ |website=Iron Wolf Ranch & Distillery |date=21 June 2022 |access-date=April 6, 2025}}
In July 2022, Madam Radar released their fourth album, Speaks, also recorded at The Finishing School with Gordy Quist and Steve Christensen. The album was launched at a sold-out release show at the 04 Center in Austin.{{cite news |last=Anderson |first=Autumn |title=Austin rock band Madam Radar opens for Bon Jovi at new Moody Center |work=FOX 7 Austin |date=April 23, 2022 |url=https://www.fox7austin.com/news/austin-rock-band-madam-radar-opening-for-bon-jovi-at-new-moody-center |access-date=April 4, 2025}}
In February 2023, Madam Radar performed a six-song acoustic set for *Sugarshack Sessions*, which was later released as a visual EP.{{cite web |title=Madam Radar - Visual EP (Live Music) |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8T8wwwU3JZ4 |website=YouTube |date=February 23, 2023 |access-date=April 6, 2025}} In August 2023, they released the single "Hole in My Head," a collaboration with Curtis Roush of The Bright Light Social Hour, recorded at Escondido Sound in Austin.{{cite web |title=MADAM RADAR new single "Hole in My Head" drops AUG 27th |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XOpzjOUZ9Yw |website=YouTube |date=August 27, 2023 |access-date=April 6, 2025}} In September 2023, they followed with "Bamboo Chops," recorded with Grammy-winning engineer Steve Chadie at Spectra Studios.{{cite web |title=Bamboo Chops - Madam Radar |url=https://soundcloud.com/madam-radar/bamboo-chops |website=SoundCloud |date=September 25, 2023 |access-date=April 6, 2025}}
In 2025, Madam Radar completed their fifth studio album, titled Motel, produced by Steve Berlin of Los Lobos and mixed by Grammy Award-winner Michael Brauer. The album is scheduled for release in May 2025.{{cite web |title=M O T E L streaming M A Y 1 6th Featuring "ROLL ON" |url=https://www.instagram.com/madamradarmusic/reel/DIHhVWapSGa/ |website=Instagram |date=April 2025 |access-date=April 6, 2025}}
Band members
- Kelly Green – lead guitar, slide guitar, lead vocals
- Violet Lea – bass guitar, lead vocals
- Kody Lee – drums, saxophone, lead vocals
- Jace Cadle – acoustic guitar, lead vocals
All four members contribute to songwriting and lead vocals. Kelly and Kody are siblings, and they are respectively married to Jace and Violet, making Madam Radar a two-couple family band.
Discography
- ''Songs in the Key
References
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