as it is
out now
Madeleine Leigh
Madeleine Froncek is a bass player, multi-instrumentalist, and singer-songwriter who recently relocated to Boulder, Colorado. Her passion for the upright bass began at the age of 6, and her classical training provides a foundation for exploring a wide range of musical genres and styles. Performing under the name Madeleine Leigh, she released her first solo album, as it is, in November 2024—a record she wrote, produced, and performed the majority of instrumentation on.
Froncek spent the past decade in Austin, Texas, performing with her internationally acclaimed world-folk band Ley Line and the bluegrass trio Steel Betty. Throughout her touring career, she has shared the stage with artists such as Bonnie Paine of Elephant Revival and Silas Herman of Leftover Salmon. She has appeared at major music festivals including Kerrville Folk Festival, Austin City Limits, Telluride Bluegrass, and SXSW, and has opened for prominent acts like Billy Strings, The Infamous Stringdusters, and The Wood Brothers.
“{as it is} is like earth. An organic and wholesome homecoming. A fresh breath. ”
“The album spins as a meditation on her mother’s death, and “Just Fine” sets the tone by winding through weary passing hours, grappling with the vertiginous sense of loss, and waiting for what comes next. Beautifully gentle and moving.”
