Maia Toakley is a rising force in Australia’s indie-folk scene, blending raw vulnerability with unapologetic power. Fresh off the release of her sophomore EP Before I Let Go - featuring acclaimed singles “Pessimist Babe” and “House of Cards” - Toakley is carving out a space that’s entirely her own. Her ability to shift between atmospheric ballads and gritty folk-rock anthems has seen her sell out headline shows and support the likes of Missy Higgins, The Moving Stills, Maple Glider, Sons of the East, and Sophie May (UK).
After a recent songwriting stint in the UK - and a live set at renowned local East London venue The Shacklewell Arms - Maia is now back in Sydney working in the studio with producer Charles Tait. Her EP Before I Let Go received strong support from triple j, Spotify, community radio, Rolling Stone Australia, Happy Mag, and RAGE. A testament to the strength of her songwriting and the impact of her live shows, Maia’s band has stayed by her side at every stage - an anchor in her steadily rising career.
With influences like Julia Jacklin, Angie McMahon, and Sharon Van Etten, Toakley has a voice you can trust - grounded in conviction, and soft where it matters.