Maddie Regent Unveils the Hauntingly Beautiful “Turtleneck” Ahead of Debut Album

New York City-based indie-pop artist Maddie Regent continues to captivate with her latest single, “Turtleneck”, a mesmerizing preview of her upcoming debut album, On the phone with my mom, set for release on May 16th.

Building on the magnetic vulnerability of past singles like The Wolf, You Could Break My Heart, and Sleeptalking, “Turtleneck” immerses listeners in Maddie’s signature dreamy indie-pop world. Guided by her crystalline vocals, the track weaves a delicate tapestry of shimmering melodies and introspective lyricism, effortlessly blending whimsy with raw emotional depth.

At its heart, “Turtleneck” explores the disorienting aftermath of a breakup, where the past feels safer than the present. “It’s about how lost you can feel after leaving a relationship,” Maddie shares. “There’s a temptation to anchor yourself in memories rather than face reality.” The song’s ethereal yet melancholic soundscape perfectly embodies this push and pull, capturing the emotional limbo between heartbreak and hope.

Originally from Toronto and now based in New York City, Maddie discovered songwriting at just 12 years old, using music as an emotional outlet to navigate her anxieties. Since her debut in 2021, she has released two critically praised EPs, MISS REGENT and Girl of Your Dreams, earning recognition from tastemakers like Atwood Magazine and EARMILK.

With longtime collaborator Cade Hoppe—her partner in both music and life—Maddie has carefully crafted a sound that fuses catchy pop hooks with deeply personal storytelling. Now, with On the phone with my mom, her most ambitious project to date, Maddie Regent is poised for a breakthrough year in 2025.