The Madelines has established a quintessential, authentic indie sound that will feel like home for fans of the genre. Their new single, “Take Your Medicine” is a healing comfort; the song sounds like the first few breaths of summer, with optimism surrounding each new adventure. If coming-of-age movies sounded like anything, it would be, “Take Your Medicine.”

However, the song is by no means juvenile. Instead, The Madelines has managed to update a pre-existing gold standard of a genre that has existed for decades, perhaps with some preconceived notions surrounding it. This alone brings optimism, as new innovations within a scene are the only way for it to evolve and withstand the test of time.

“Take Your Medicine” has a live feel to it. It would be a big surprise if the band did not record the song together as a cohesive unit. Collectively, they have a synchronicity that can only be developed with long practice hours.

This single comes just in time for festival season. It’s best enjoyed with the top down on a long summer drive along the coast.