Dark ethereal music.

Madil Hardis released her first studio album Natural Darkness on October 6th 2023. A blend of blissful, experimental electronica, classical soundscapes and ethereal vocals, the album features 12 original songs, plus remixes by Ashbury Heights, Wandering Stars, Electro Spectre, Vortex Four and Bérèche You, and has been described as a "warm bath of sadness".

Madil Hardis is a London-based singer, songwriter, and producer who has accumulated over 130 music credits and 2.8 million streams across music streaming platforms. Her music is characterized by its atmospheric, melancholy, otherworldly, and sensual qualities. She blends acoustic elements with synthesizers, original sample manipulation, and her own vocals.Her most popular releases include the singles Slow Kill (2020) and Neon Lights (2022, with Covered in Snow and TKC). She has also collaborated with a variety of artists, including Ashbury Heights, Mondträume, and Nature of Wires. Her music has been featured in short and feature films, including the drama By Any Other Name by Academy Award®-winning production company Slick Films.Madil’s latest album Natural Darkness (2023) received rave reviews from music magazines including Blitzed Magazine, ReGen Magazine, and Orkus!, with her single To The Heart placing in the top 10 of the German Alternative Charts. She also featured as a guest singer on Ashbury Heights' hit single Wild Eyes (2020).Hardis's musical influences include classical, electronica, synthwave, jazz, ambient, and experimental music. She is known for her three-octave vocal range that she uses to create ethereal, classical, or contemporary voices and vocal textures.

Previous Releases (highlights)

Press Reviews

Natural Darkness represents a significant milestone in the musical journey of vocalist/composer Madil Hardis (...) Each track on Natural Darkness is a profound journey, both an exhalation and an exploration that feels both deeply personal and universally relatable. There are moments of solace and introspection intertwined with an offering to the listener, making this album a truly mind-stirring and reflective experience.Stitch Mayo / ReGen Magazine on NATURAL DARKNESS / Nov 2023

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Madil Hardis carefully entwines classical tendrils with electronic ones, weaving music that is otherworldly and, at the same time, grabs your heart strings.Adele Sinnamon / Onyx Music Reviews on NATURAL DARKNESS / Nov 2023

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Tracks such as the melancholic ‘To The Heart’ offer a wistful piano melody with Hardis’ beguiling voice delivering a lyrical narrative of loss and growing apart. There’s more of a folk aesthetic to ‘Misty Days’ with its reflective piano moods, while ‘Disintegrate’ moves into more distinct electronic territory with its insistent rhythms. The album’s title track is a statelier affair that evokes a sense of sadness and introspection. Then there’s the torch song beauty of ‘Burning Fire’ with its mantra of 'Love you ‘till the end'. By contrast, the slow groove of ‘Still Here’ pulls in trip hop beats with some evocative lines: 'I’m nowhere, but you’re still here'. In essence, Natural Darkness is a melancholic, yet oddly therapeutic work.Paul Browne / Blitzed Magazine [print issue 11 / 2023] on NATURAL DARKNESS / Nov 2023

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Madil Hardis and Michael Hyman´s “Natural Darkness” constructs a dark cadence from the interaction of the Cello´s density and the vocal´s melancholy. The production builds a sound that enhances the expressive potential of the instrument and voice, reaching an organic atmosphere of obscure sadness.Fernando Nunez / VISUAL ATELIER 8 on NATURAL DARKNESS / Oct 2023

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Madil Hardis stuns with haunting cello ballad ‘Natural Darkness’.
Hardis’ mellifluous vocals float above Hyman’s minimalist strings, cultivating an atmosphere of gothic romanticism. There is a captivating push-and-pull between organic and synthetic textures. Hardis allows ample space for the peripheral evocative cello playing to mesmerise.
Moments of electronic production add modern flair to the classical instrumentation. However, an antique charm prevails through the minimalist balladry. She shapes her influences into something entirely unique. ‘Natural Darkness’ highlights Hardis’ talent for crafting melancholia into sublime catharsis.Podcart on NATURAL DARKNESS / Oct 2023

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A hauntingly beautiful setWalter Price / Global Texan Chronicles on NATURAL DARKNESS / Oct 2023

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Her bright, clear voice floats like a cool breeze over strings, piano, and electronic embellishments. Some of the pieces have an almost meditative character (“Natural Darkness”, “Misty Days”), others are a bit faster (“Still Here”), but always sound a little like from another world.Marc Halupczok / Orkus! Magazin [print issue 9/10 Sep/Oct 2023] on NATURAL DARKNESS / September 2023

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The moment Madil’s voice graces your ears, it’s clear that you’re in for a treat. Her vocals are beautifully enchanting and seem to effortlessly glide over the dreamy, piano and synth-laden landscape of the song. “To The Heart” is a testament to her ability to infuse a sense of serenity and emotion into her music, making it a perfect track for those moments when you want to unwind and let your mind wander.
The music itself is a testament to Madil’s talent as a composer. The chill synth arrangements provide a soothing backdrop, creating a lush sonic atmosphere that envelops the listener. (...)
“To The Heart” is a beautiful and mesmerizing single that showcases Madil Hardis’ exceptional talent as both a vocalist and composer. It leaves us eagerly anticipating what her upcoming album will bring to the world of music.Dan Eachus / RetroSynth Records on TO THE HEART / Sep 2023

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Both vocal performances add something dark yet ethereal to the poignant tone [of] the track, however, giving it a human core that feels like it can see into your soul.Mark Buckley / AnalogueTrash on BYE BYE TO THE HEART / Sep 2023

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Swoon-worthy and ethereal.Eardrum Buzz Radio on NATURAL DARKNESS / Sep 2023

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Pristine synths harmonize seamlessly with powerful vocals, and the energetic, upbeat rhythm propels the song forward, creating a captivating fusion of sound that’s bound to resonate with fans of these genres.Last Day Deaf on BYE BYE TO THE HEART / Sep 2023

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Madil Hardis has a voice that is perfect for the track, siren-like and drenched with heartache, as she takes the song from its folk roots and gives it a haunting, Gothic quality.Mark Buckley / AnalogueTrash on MY JOLLY SAILOR BOLD / June 2023

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There is such a warmth and sensuality dripping in sadness from her vocals alone, and then there are the added delicate gossamer synths that rise and fall gently, like the waves lapping onto the sand. (...)
Even now, this is like an echo through time of great love followed by even greater, gut-wrenching loss. Whether you listen to either version, you can’t help be struck by both the divine beauty and terrible heartache invoked by the sentiment of the track and Hardis‘ poignant singing. Madil Hardis is a land bound siren calling for “My Jolly Sailor Bold”.Adele Sinnamon / Onyx Music Reviews on MY JOLLY SAILOR BOLD / June 2023

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(...) Madil Hardis has been knocking me out with her singles lately. This is another track that simply floored me. (...) Her voice is impeccable and this slow, ambient, piano ballad is absolutely gorgeous. Brilliant work from her.Steven Gullotta / Brutal Resonance on LOST AT SEA (original by Psy'Aviah) / April 2022

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'Borealis' (...) is as ethereal as it is haunting and certainly captivating. (...) But what’ll grab you by the darker shades of your aura is the German soprano, Hardis’ vocals. It’s a magnetic pull that’s almost impossible to verbalize.Walter Price / Global Texan Chronicles on BOREALIS (Nature of Wires feat Madil Hardis) / March 2022

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Madil Hardis is an accomplished vocalist who weaves classical and electronic elements into her work. ‘Volta' sees Hardis working alongside darkwave pop outfit Nature of Wires for a piece that's a startling contrast between both talents. The ethereal vocal approach of Hardis has a beguiling, unearthly feel to it. NoW’s stomping synth-pop and Hardis' choral trills somehow produces something warm and engaging at the same time.Blitzed Magazine on VOLTA (Madil Hardis feat Nature of Wires) / August 2022

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What a beautiful track once again from Madil Hardis, this time featuring Nature of Wires. The pure flowing beat that is so tranquil due to the vocals lets you close your eyes and drift along in pure bliss. Although no lyrics, the vocals are so incredibly harmonic and just set you at such ease. Remarkable how just the sound can soothe away your cares.Darker Side Of Music on VOLTA (Madil Hardis feat Nature of Wires) / 2022

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Madil Hardis has a sunrise voice that sets light upon the shadows.Sounds and Shadows on WILD EYES (Ashbury Heights feat. Madil Hardis) / 2021

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An unexampled, spine-chilling sonic experience with ethereal pop, dark wave, classical & experimental electronic elements ideally combined via a pop prism. A spine-chilling treasure by Madil Hardis.Last Day Deaf on MAKE UP FOR LOST TIME / 2021

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Madil Hardis, 08/12/2023

A dreamy, ethereal cover of the timeless song by Tears for Fears, blending pop, electronica, ambient, and experimental.
“Despite my initial plan for a simple acoustic cover, my Muse lead me down a different path with this song. The resulting hazy, slightly off-kilter version quite interestingly mirrors the lyrics and has an otherworldly, dreamy feel.”