Category Archives: Madame X

Madonna, I’m sorry for calling you ‘desperate’

hen Madonna called out ageist reactions to her 14th album this month, I felt a nasty lurch of guilt in my stomach. ReviewingMDMA in 2012, I was mean about her decision to invest so much “desperate” energy into maintaining the impression of eternal youth, leaving her looking and sounding “exhausted and unhappy and making me feel the same”.…

Madonna’s Enduring Love Affair With Latin Culture, From ‘La Isla Bonita’ to ‘Madame X’

In 1994, Madonna journeyed to Ronda, Spain to film the torero-inspired music video for “Take a Bow.” During the shoot, she half-cheekily informed MTV’s Kurt Loder that she was “Spanish in another life.” It’s the kind of claim that might raise some eyebrows today, but 25 years later, the influence of Latin culture on Madonna’s music…

The Independent reviews Madame X ***

Queen of Pop’s 14th record is such a cultural melange that it sometimes verges on collapsing in on itself. At other times, though, what is thrown at the wall sticks beautifully Madonna’s new album is full of dance tracks. But if any one of them came on in a club, there would be at least…

Madame ❌. Survives A long day. of press 🎥 ……………..Album drops June 14th ❌

Madonna in Dutch Grazia magazine

Dutch Grazia has a two page spread on Madonna fighting ageism and Madame X in their current edition. This has been added to the press section of our dedicated Madame X page.

Madonna’s Madame X album, review: from the ridiculous to the heartfelt, her best in years **** (iNews)

Madame X Madonna ★★★★ Madonna is the queen of reinvention and Madame X, her 14th studio album, marks another new brilliant, bonkers chapter in her 37-year career. The 13-track CD (15 on the deluxe version) was inspired by a recent spell living in Lisbon, where she clearly imbibed the Portuguese diaspora’s music. Madame X is stuffed with…

Madonna maakt barokke en bizarre bokkensprongen als Madame X ★★★☆☆ (Belgian review)

Flawed by design, please sympathise’, soebat Madonna op Madame X. Gespeend van gebreken blijft haar veertiende studioplaat inderdaad niet. Maar Her Madgesty klinkt na tien jaar éindelijk nog eens gedurfd en spannend. GUNTER VAN ASSCHE12 juni 2019, 10:30 In Vogue gaf La Ciccone onlangs te kennen dat mensen haar doorheen de jaren vaak monddood probeerden te maken. “Omdat ik niet…

Madame X interview for @npr this Sunday

So this happened: I just interviewed @Madonna (but she wants you to call her Madame X) and it’s the first music interview she’s done for @npr . Listen up this Sunday @NPRWeekend (squeals in delight) https://t.co/SU1iHzD7D6 — Lulu Garcia-Navarro (@lourdesgnavarro) 11 juni 2019

Madame X releaseparty @ Concerto tomorrow (and first look at the box set)

Are you ready for Madame X at Concerto in Amsterdam tomorrow? There will be a not-to-be-missed goodie bag! You are welcome to join the party from 18.30 and purchase your desired item(s). Madame X will be blasting through the speakers from 19.00, so put your dancing shoes on. Here’s a sneak peak at the fantastic…

Updated design! Madonna MX Logo Enamel Pin

The image of the Madame X enamel pin available through the official store has been updated. We don’t know if the earlier image will be send out if that’s what you originally ordered. See item HERE

New Madame X merchandise MX Logo Enamel Pin

Madonna MX Logo Enamel Pin & Digital Album – available until 6/20/2019. Order HERE MX Logo enamel pin will ship in 2-3 weeks