Madison Park

While best known for their Billboard Dance chart hits "Ocean Drive" and remake of Roxy Music's "More Than This", Madison Park is downtempo duo, James and DeAnna Cool. (yes, "Cool" is their real last name). A marriage of music and mayhem, the couple launched their record label, BasicLUX Records and produced a series of compilation CD’s, (New Sound Theory), which naturally featured tracks by the duo. After much attention to their own musical contributions to the series and other projects and compilations, Madison Park then released their debut full-length CD "Boutique" where many have claimed it was well worth the wait.

James (multi-instrumentalist/producer) and DeAnna (vocalist/songwriter/animal-rights activist - specifically farm animal advocate) began working together after meeting through mutual friends. They discovered very quickly their strong compatibility and shared passion towards similar types of music. They knew immediately they both found who they were looking for to collaborate with. DeAnna further explains “When James lifted his guitar behind his head while playing and I fell out laughing, I knew then we were a perfect match. Making music together - which we take most seriously also has to be fun. It's work, and it's always good to get a laugh on while you work.”

On June 20th, 2006, Madison Park released their sophomore full-length, In the Stars. By matching the slickest production with the sexiest pop sensibility, In the Stars is more than just pedestrian beats and bobs. This finely crafted electronic pop music floats through many different genres and moves both the body and the soul. Those familiar with today's modern dance music realize what a rare and powerful combination this is. MTV NewNowNext says "Madison Park's In the Star's is a pop-flavored treat. Give 'em a spin!" As a "Top 10" iTunes Dance Album for multiple weeks, the first Single from the album "I'm Listening" became the fourth Billboard Dance charting track for the duo.

About the music... Musically speaking, Madison Park lives in the dance genre, but is that the right genre for them? “In a sense... although we’re often referred to as downtempo, most would know us for our Dance remixes we’ve released. When it comes down to it, our music is pop infused with elements of dance, nu-jazz, and neo-soul. We don’t concentrate on a certain style of writing, as if trying to control or tame any influences that may have impacted us over time. (Influences include Roxy Music, EBTG, Kate Bush, Sade, Madonna, Ryuichi Sakomoto.) Our concentration, rather, is focused on the continuation of expressing ourselves through our music, giving it everything."

Currently: Madison Park announces a new single coming available October 26, 2010.