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Photo by Allister Ann Madi Diaz has long been one of those artists that seems to be on the precipice of breaking out, and her upcoming album might be what finally does it. Her latest single, "Why'd You Have to Bring Me Flowers," is a melancholy country/Americana song that leans heavily into the singer-songwriter genre. It's a simple song consisting of Diaz's vocals and guitar, but it couldn't be more captivating. Diaz just has this little something in her voice that is impossible to resist, and her songwriting keeps getting better with every release. Don't be surprised if your kids/nieces and nephews are mentioning Diaz at your next family get-together, which will be followed by hearing any of the songs from Fatal Optimist being played in your office by the spring. Madi Diaz says of her upcoming album: “ Fatal Optimism  is the innate hope for something magical. It’s the weird faith that kicks in while knowing that there is just plain risk that comes with w...

Photo by Allister Ann Madi Diaz is at the top of my list of artists that should be massive. The singer-songwriter just released a new single, "Ambivalence," that is the rare song that will be appreciated by both music snobs and your most mainstream listening co-worker. It's a stripped back song featuring mostly only Diaz's vocals and guitar, but when you've achieved this level of perfection, you simply don't need anything more. "Ambivalence" grabs you instantly with how stark it is, while still sounding lush and full. Sometimes an artist completely nails a song, and Diaz has reached perfection with her latest. Madi Diaz says of her upcoming album: “Fatal Optimism is the innate hope for something magical. It’s the weird faith that kicks in while knowing that there is just plain risk that comes with wanting someone or something. It’s when you have no control over the outcome, but still choose to experience every moment that happens, and put your whole ...