Madina Lake’s Nathan Leone Talks New Beginnings, Music Industry, and the Last Nine Years

It’s been nine years since we last heard anything from Chicago alt-rockers Madina Lake so, when the band returned with a new single, “Playing With Fire,” along with news of a new EP, The Beginning of New Endings, V13 connected with lead singer Nathan Leone to find out where they’ve been, what their plans are, and what Madina Lake will offer alternative music in 2020 and beyond. Thanks for your time, these are exciting times for Madina Lake and fans. What was the reaction like from fans to your return? Nathan Leone: “After 9 years, we had no idea if our base would still be out there, but when we popped our heads up and released ‘Playing With Fire,’ the reaction was insane. Needless to say, we are thrilled and grateful.” It’s been nine years since your last album; what are your ambitions for...

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