Madi Diaz is by no means a new artist. However, after earning two Grammy Award nominations (Best Folk Album and Best Americana Performance) for her 2024 album, Weird Faith, Diaz earned a heap of new fans.
Now, Diaz is ready to follow up on that critically acclaimed project. This fall, Madi Diaz’s next studio album, Fatal Optimist, will be released for all to enjoy. As an appetizer for what’s to come, Diaz shared its lead single, “Feel Something.”
In a statement shared with ENVERT, Diaz shared the inspiration behind the tune.
“‘Feel Something’ is about the deep yearning and desire to connect,” said Diaz. “It’s the moment when you’re trying to call in the love that was lost. It’s the first single off the album because it has the sense of urgency and panic that I felt at that first moment I noticed I was alone in my relationship.”
Diaz continued previewing the message behind the album. “[Fatal Optimist is about] the innate hope for something magical,” chimed Diaz.
The album’s description, outlined by ANTI-, confirms Fatal Optimist is produced entirely by Madi Diaz alongside Gabe Wax, while Wax mixed the project.
On the records “Hope Less” and “Feel Something,” Jake Weinberg provided additional production. Ruairi O’Flaherty mastered Fatal Optimist at Los Angeles’ Nomograph Mastering.
Continue below for the confirmed release date, tracklist, supporting tour dates, and more for Madi Diaz’s album, Fatal Optimist.
Release Date
Madi Diaz’s album Fatal Optimist is due out 10/10/2025 via ANTI-. Click here to pre-save or pre-order.
Tracklist
- “Hope Less”
- “Ambivalence”
- “Feel Something”
- “Good Liar”
- “Lone Wolf”
- “Heavy Metal”
- “If Time Does What It’s Supposed To”
- “Flirting”
- “Why’d You Have To Bring Me Flowers”
- “Time Difference”
- “Fatal Optimist”
Album Cover
Supporting Tour
Madi Diaz is currently on tour. Most recently, Diaz appeared at the Back Cove Festival and the Edmonton Folk Festival. In September, Diaz is scheduled for three performances in New York (9/12 at Radio Show with Caamp, 9/26 in Woodstock, and 9/27 in Port Chester).
The day after Fatal Optimist‘s release, Diaz’s supporting tour for the project will kick off. Continue below to view the Fatal Optimist Tour dates.
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10/11/2025 – Nashville, TN @ The Basement East
10/13/2025 – Charlottesville, VA @ The Southern Cafe & Music Hall
10/14/2025 – Philadelphia, PA @ The Foundry at The Fillmore Philadelphia
10/16/2025 – Washington, D.C. @ Union Stage
10/17/2025 – Lancaster, PA @ West Art
10/18/2025 – Brooklyn, NY @ Music Hall of Williamsburg
10/20/2025 – Somerville, MA @ Arts at the Armory
10/21/2025 – Northampton, MA @ Iron Horse Music Hall
10/23/2025 – Ann Arbor, MI @ The Ark
10/25/2025 – Evanston, IL @ Space
10/26/2025 – Madison, WI @ Majestic Theatre
10/27/2025 – Minneapolis, MN @ 7th St Entry
11/13/2025 – Seattle, WA @ Fremont Abbey Arts Center
11/14/2025 – Portland, OR @ Mississippi Studios
11/15/2025 – Vancouver, BC @ Biltmore Cabaret
11/18/2025 – San Francisco, CA @ The Independent
11/20/2025 – Los Angeles, CA @ Highland Park Ebell
11/21/2025 – Pioneertown, CA @ Pappy & Harriet’s