Madeleine breaks into Apple Music's top 10 global punk playlist

Newfoundland pop-punk singer-songwriter MADELINE landed at No. 4 on Apple Music’s global “New in Punk” playlist with her self-released single “You Like,” while also appearing on the U.S. “New in Rock” list. The placement gives the St. John’s artist rare visibility on a major platform across multiple countries.

Why it matters: - MADELINE’s placement puts an independent Newfoundland artist in one of Apple Music’s most competitive, human-curated playlist slots. - The No. 4 global “New in Punk” spot gives “You Like” exposure across Apple Music storefronts in Canada, the U.S., the U.K., Ireland, Australia and Japan. - The U.S. “New in Rock” placement extends the track’s reach in the world’s largest streaming market. - The result is rare for Atlantic Canada artists and unusual for an unsigned act.

What happened: - MADELINE’s self-released single “You Like” entered Apple Music’s global “New in Punk” playlist at No. 4. - The song also landed on Apple Music’s U.S. “New in Rock” playlist at No. 65. - The artist is St. John’s singer-songwriter Madeline Salter, who records as MADELINE. - The placement is live on Apple Music storefronts in Canada, the U.S., the U.K., Ireland, Australia and Japan.

The details: - Apple Music’s “New in Punk” and “New in Rock” playlists are curated by genre editors, not by algorithm, fan voting or advertising. - “You Like” was written by MADELINE and Adrian Morris of Halifax’s Neon Dreams. - Adrian Morris also produced the track. - Corey LeRue handled mixing and mastering. - A review of about 220 Newfoundland and Nova Scotia punk, rock and pop-adjacent artists found only seven with any confirmed placement on a global, genre-curated Apple Music playlist in the past five years. - Of that group, MADELINE is one of just two fully independent artists. - MADELINE is the only artist in that review documented in the top 10 of a flagship “New in [Genre]” playlist. - Apple Music passed 100 million songs in 2022 and has continued growing since then. - Luminate’s 2025 Year-End Music Report says streaming services received an average of 106,000 new tracks per day in 2025, up 7% from 2024. - In Canada, the three major labels lead an estimated 72% of listening.

Between the lines: - The playlist placement signals more than a routine streaming bump. It shows that a self-released track can break through hand-curated gatekeeping in a crowded market. - The comparison to the volume of daily releases underscores how little room exists for discovery at the top of major playlists. - MADELINE’s rise also fits a clear artistic lane: confessional pop-punk built around emotional release and high-contrast hooks. - Her references include Avril Lavigne, P!NK, Olivia Rodrigo and Alanis Morissette. - “You Like” focuses on self-preservation, self-sabotage, toxic cycles and trauma. - Earlier singles include “Letting Go,” “MESSY” and “1AM.” - MusicNL nominated MADELINE for Pop Artist of the Year in 2024 and Rock Artist of the Year in 2025. - MusicNL recently announced two more 2026 accolades for MADELINE: Rock Artist of the Year and Solo Artist of the Year. - MADELINE began performing at age 5 and writing songs at 9. - She released her debut self-titled EP, Madeline, in 2020 at age 15. - Her 2024 EP, Memoir, traced her high school years.

What's next: - MADELINE is likely to use the Apple Music placement to build more listeners around “You Like” and her back catalog. - The artist’s next visibility boost may come from continued playlist traction, press attention and award recognition. - More information and streaming links are available at the artist's website. - MADELINE also lists social and music profiles on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, TikTok and Apple Music.

The bottom line: - For an independent artist from Newfoundland, a No. 4 global Apple Music punk playlist placement is a breakout moment with real streaming and discovery value.