Mads Harrop

Mads Harrop is a singer-songwriter, composer and musician from the Waitaki Valley in North Otago, New Zealand. Her first song Contagious World written during lock down in 2020 went to number one on the New Zealand student radio Music Charts. Her Songs are joyous and poignant and have garnered a lot of critical acclaim. The Mads Harrop Band has supported international acts such as the Chats, Reb fountain, Ha the Unclear and many others. Mads writes songs that are mostly about the challenges she faces, and ideas to do with Neurodiversity ( she has Asperger's , Anxiety and Tourette Syndrome}. In between Gigs, work and play Mads is an Hons Student at University of Otago . An original song writer who strives for an authentic sound using analogue gear to highlight her love of vintage instruments, effects and of course, style.
Mads was suddenly struck down with severe Tourette’s at 19 and her heroic battle to keep her life on track is inspirational. Her songs are often a testimony to her love of music and her commitment to overcome life’s hurdles. She is currently working on her first EP that will be released in August . Enjoy! Kia Kaha