“Leadholm’s strong songwriting threads the needle between personal pain and a world that makes hurt inevitable and healing difficult, on a political scale as well as an individual one.” – Chicago Reader
“Chicago-based songwriter and producer Kira Leadholm crafts gothic synth-pop that pulses with theatrical flair and radical honesty.” – Luna Collective
“This is a fun record, I really dig it” – Jim DeRogatis of Sound Opinions
Madame Reaper is an art pop project based in Chicago, IL. Built on the fictional backstory of a murderous strip club owner, she sets herself apart with a unique blend of synth pop, glam rock and electronic indie. Known for her explosive and enigmatic live performance, Madame Reaper has garnered a quickly growing following. The project has been featured in Sound Opinions, Luna Collective, the Chicago Reader, Atwood Magazine, Car con Carne, and WNIJ radio. Madame Reaper was also named first runner up for best pop artist in the Chicago Reader’s Best of 2024, and she has received two music grants from the Illinois Arts Council Agency.
Quick Facts
- Location: Chicago
- Genres: art pop, synth pop, euro pop
- Influences: New Order, Kate Bush, Depeche Mode, Sparks, La Femme, MARINA, LCD Soundsystem, Siouxsie and the Banshees
- Contact: mgmt@madamereapermusic.com
Cover image by Shawn Ruddy.
Madame Reaper 