SCM chat with Brent Wirth from Madlands, March 9, 2026

I had a chance to speak with Brent Wirth from Madlands. Back in the mid-2000s, he was a part of a group out of Hamilton, Ont, called “Thought Beneath Film.” Both of us lost touch for a time, and now we reconnect to discuss Brent’s latest project, “Madlands.” Brent tells us the backstory of becoming someone who is not authentic: leaving the music industry and taking back one’s individuality and making music that is truer to oneself. Brent and I had a fascinating conversation, and I’m excited to spin songs from Madlands on SCM. The Witching Hour single and video are some of the best I’ve seen in some time.