About Maia

Ever since she was a young girl growing up in Scotland, music has been Maia's love and refuge. 

She started singing at a very young age and her unique voice was first evident when she joined the choir in her local church, where she mastered the art of harmonising.

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After a successful spell session singing in the 1990’s, song writing became a nightly routine as a single mother after putting her daughters to bed, developing the personal, confessional style that has become her trademark. But it took a few years for her to see herself as a solo performer, having started her performing career in bands including In Bob We Trust and Edenwood, the popular Lewes duo known for their striking harmonies.

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Her personal lyrics about life and love bring Jackson Browne to mind, while her unique voice is reminiscent of Natalie Merchant and K.D. Lang.

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Maia has performed at festivals including Belladrum Tartan Heart, Into The Wild and Elderflower Fields and supported Icelandic musician Svavar Knútur on tour in Scotland. She has also supported Ben Ottewell and John Smith on a double headline bill and Boo Hewerdine and Salt House.

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Her second EP "Little Triumphs' is out now and sees the release of her latest collection of songs recorded at Rose Croft Recording in Muir of Ord in the Highlands.

Maia is establishing herself as an exciting and interesting new voice in the indie-folk scene.

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"Melancholic songs with hope"

Harlan Cockburn

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