From the red sands of Arizona to the neon glow of TikTok, Madilyn Mei emerges like a sorcerer’s apprentice for the digital age — whimsical, otherworldly, yet strikingly real. Her 2025 single “Poppin Skittles” feels like the brightest, most disorienting chapter of her dreamy universe.
Poppin Skittles – Candy-Coated with a Cracked Core
At first listen, “Poppin Skittles” sounds like child’s play: vibrant, frenetic, and dizzyingly sweet. But there’s a tremble of melancholy just beneath the glitter. Mei’s voice — as buoyant as a cartoon character — carries a hint of irony with every syllable. The song shines not only with its bouncy beat but through its storytelling: a bit Alice in Wonderland, a bit Gen-Z coming-of-age in a hyper-digital mirror.
From TikTok to Tour Bus
Madilyn first reached thousands with her animated YouTube videos and bite-sized TikTok performances. Now, she’s preparing to open for AJR on their U.S. tour — stepping into the spotlight without stepping out of her own self-built fantasy. More than just an indie-pop artist, she’s a narrator weaving a modern fable.
Madilyn Mei is an escape plan from the dullness of reality. Her songs aren’t just fun — they’re thoughtful, slightly shadowed, and sugar-dusted. If your imagination still works, her music won’t feel new; it’ll feel like something you’ve always known, tucked away in the corners of a dream.
