“You wanna get a reaction?” Is a line from Martyr for Madison’s “Heliocentric” music video. Our reaction is that it is a hot song!
Formed in 2013, Martyr for Madison is a 4-piece emo/post-hardcore outfit born in West Michigan. The band’s signature sound seeks to balance a catchy melody, an honest voice, an energetic live show, and heavy vibes. In February 2016, the band released their debut album “Connections,” featuring singles “There & Back” and “Lonely Homes & Dial Tones.” Their follow-up EP “Transitions” was released in November 2018, featuring the singles “To Turn a Page” and “I’ll Cheer to That.” On May 8th, 2020, the band released their “Nearsighted” EP.
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Like the gravitational pull of the sun, we keep being brought back to “Heliocentric” by Martyr for Madison. We were captivated by this music video, from the opening riff to the closing chords. The music video was professionally shot. The video featured each band member shrouded in shadows and panned to separately, giving the footage great movement and flow. The song had an extremely accessible and enjoyable sound. Long-time listeners of Pop-Punk and Emo would fall in love with this instant classic. People not familiar with the genres can quickly be drawn into the song’s allure. The vocals were perfect, the guitars played memorable riffs, the bass bumped, and the drums kept your head moving. The song had memorable and meaningful lyrics. The chorus was magnificent. “You wanna get a reaction, you’ve got no heart or compassion – line in the sand. You wanna get a reaction, some kind of sick satisfaction – line in the sand.” If you love Pop-Punk and Emo, then blast off and be pulled into the rising star that is Martyr for Madison. You need this video in your video playlist now!
