There is something really quite timeless about a great piano ballad. In a music landscape most often built around instant song hooks and fleeting moments, a beautifully written song with a powerful vocal performance can still create the kind of connection that trends cannot manufacture.

With love like you, New York based artist Zoey Madison embraces that tradition, and delivers a heartfelt and beautifully arranged pop ballad that shows off both her vocal prowess and her skill for songwriting.

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It is not a carefree anthem designed for the beach or a dance floor, but it is something more reflective and could be the perfect song for late night drives, sunsets and the spaces where listeners can sit with their own thoughts. Its strength comes through from its sincerity.

Written by Zoey Madison alongside Matt Chiaravalle and Aimée Proal, the track begins with a delicate piano foundation before gradually expanding into a rich arrangement. What starts out as an intimate performance grows into something much larger, with the cello of Dave Eggar and violin of Ada Pasternak adding warmth and depth. The strings do not overpower the song, but instead create a sense of movement almost as if it is breathing alongside Madison’s vocals.

The vocals are where love like you truly comes alive. Madison’s four octave range and extended whistle register have earned her attention, but the most impressive aspect of her performance here is not simply what she can do – it is how thoughtfully she chooses to use it. She understands that a great singer does not just hit the note but that they make the listener feel why that note matters.

Produced and mixed by Matt Chiaravalle, love like you reflects a careful understanding of dynamics. Rather than filling every space, the production allows moments of quiet to exist. Charlie Paxson’s understated drumming provides a subtle foundation, while Madison’s layered harmonies add depth and richness without distracting from the song’s emotional center. You can also hear some of Madison’s influences, from legendary voices like Mariah Carey and Ariana Grande, carrying forward the tradition of performers who understood that music is about more than just vocal ability, it is also about creating a moment.

Recorded at Flux Studios and Mercy Sound in New York’s East Village and mastered by Joe Lambert, love like you captures the balance between intimacy and grandeur. Each element, from the piano and strings to the carefully layered vocals, serves the song’s central message of connection.

About Zoey Madison

Zoey Madison is already building a name for herself as one of pop’s most exciting new voices. With a four-octave range and a natural ability to tell stories through song, she bridges the worlds of classic vocal pop and modern R&B. Her debut EP, Electric, produced by Matt Chiaravalle (Warren Zevon, Debbie Harry) and co-written with Aimée Proal (Kelly Clarkson, Christina Aguilera), captures the rollercoaster of young love, heartbreak, and self-discovery with a grace beyond her years.

Zoey trained at Berklee College of Music and worked closely with renowned vocal coach Stevie Mackey (The Voice). She cites Kristin Chenoweth, Ariana Grande, and Mariah Carey as key influences – artists who, like her, blend technical brilliance with emotional honesty.

Whether she’s belting a pop anthem or delivering a hushed ballad, Zoey sings from the heart. 

Keep up with Zoey Madison on her Website