Madison Beer Reflects on a Decade in Music, New Album Success, and Industry Challenges

Madison Beer, at 26, reflected on her decade-long career in the music industry, which began after a viral co-sign from Justin Bieber when she was 13. She expressed contentment with her career progression, stating that the gradual nature of her success has prevented her self-worth from being solely defined by external expectations or chart performance.

The gradual nature of her success has prevented her self-worth from being solely defined by external expectations or chart performance.

"Locket": A New Career Peak

Her third studio album, "Locket," released on January 16, achieved her first top 10 on the Billboard 200. The album also secured her first entry on the Hot 100 with the single "Bittersweet." Beer co-wrote and co-produced all tracks on the album, a decision she emphasized was important for her creative vision and to highlight the role of women in production.

Advocating for Women in Production

Beer addressed the challenges women face in the music industry, particularly regarding receiving appropriate credit for production work. She noted a misconception that young female pop singers are not creatively involved in their music and recounted experiences with what she described as underlying misogyny, such as assumptions about her financial independence.

Beer advocates for women to demand and receive due credit for their contributions in the studio.

Navigating Social Media and Public Judgment

Discussing her relationship with social media, Beer described it as complicated, often leading to anxiety and a desire to disconnect. She highlighted the difficulty of having her youth documented online and navigating public judgment. Beer also challenged the