Maddie Zahm

Maddie Zahm discovered her love for music at a young age, leading worship in church and teaching guitar in special education classrooms. Inspired by fellow American Idol contestant Catie Turner, she tried her hand at songwriting. Her debut EP blends minimalist production with raw, emotional depth, putting her powerful vocals and vulnerable lyrics at the center. With viral hits like "Fat Funny Friend", Maddie introduced a new generation to themes of body image, queer identity, and religious trauma. Topics rarely explored so openly in pop music. After the success of "You Might Not Like Her", she’s been teasing new music online, rebuilding the community she once lost along the way. Catch her live at Bitterzoet on Thursday, September 17th.