Madsen is a German rock band that hails from Priesseck, a section of Clenze in the Wendland.

Their music combines elements of pop, rock, indie and punk together with lyrics in German.

One group based itself upon the hard rock genre, while the other experimented with hip hop music and crossover elements.

They played their first concert in the United States on 16 October 2011 as a part of the Goethe Institute's "Do Deutsch" project.

Madsen's music contains elements of punk and rock, and includes sequences ranging from quiet reflection to passionate displays of emotion.

Many fans say the band's lyrics are insightful and well-developed, as they reflect a wide variety of themes and subjects —- including "you, me, the world, the sky, hell, heaven, and everything else."

Madsen's upbeat songs and passionate vocals are said to be a major factor in their relative success in Germany.