Maya Yenn is an independent artist, singer, songwriter, and producer whose music is an irresistible cocktail of melodic pop and charismatic weirdness. Her sound is eccentric yet accessible, with a unique appeal that draws listeners in and keeps them engaged. Maya’s immersive songwriting and thoughtful lyrics allow her to handle complex themes with discerning self-awareness, creating music that is playful and honest. Inspired by bands like Glass Animals, Jungle, and Still Woozy, Maya combines upbeat pop sounds with poignant electronic and R&B influences from innovators like FKA twigs and James Blake to create her own brand of eclectic, alt-pop. Her sound is both familiar and fresh, making it easy for fans of different genres to connect with her music. Despite being at the beginning of her career, Maya has already achieved significant success. Her first three singles received consistent support from BBC Introducing, with two of them being selected by Tom Robinson for the BBC Introducing Mixtape for BBC 6 Music. Maya has recorded two BBC Live Sessions, and her self-directed music video for “How Much Sadness Can You Swallow?” won “Best Music Video” at several film festivals, including the British Independent Film Festival. Her most recent release, “Better Luck Next Time,” was Gemma Bradley’s BBC Introducing Pick of the Week on BBC Radio One. Maya grew up in rural Staffordshire before moving to London, where she supported artists like Dan Croll and Stealing Sheep as a teenager. She moved back to her parents’ Staffordshire home at the beginning of the pandemic to start her solo project and has continued to write and produce music from her childhood home. Maya is known for her inventive beats on TikTok, using samples from everyday objects to create unique sounds that add an extra layer of creativity to her music. She creatively directs every aspect of her project, from writing and producing her own songs to curating her cover art and writing and directing her own music videos. Maya’s newest single, “Sour Grapes,” is a partially-satirical take on adulthood that is both nostalgic and modern. Full of video game bleeps and bloops and R&B-tinged beats, it’s the perfect cocktail of freshly-squeezed pop for when adulthood just isn’t sweet enough. Maya’s vocals are poised and confident, delivering the song’s clever lyrics with a sense of knowing humor that is both refreshing and relatable. Maya Yenn is an artist who is pushing the boundaries of pop music with her unique sound and creative vision. Her music is both playful and honest, connecting with listeners on a deep level and leaving them wanting more. With her talent and drive, Maya is sure to continue making waves in the music industry and captivating audiences with her one-of-a-kind sound.
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