Outstanding artist Maya Yenn is a UK Independent producer, singer, and songwriter whose unique sound places feathery, gossamer vocals front and center of a moody, alternative-pop backdrop. Tinged with shades of contemporary R&B, her songs often feature dark lyrics surrounding themes such as anxiety and nightmares. She takes inspiration from the upbeat pop sound of bands like Glass Animals and Jungle with influences from poignant alt-R&B innovators like James Blake, FKA twigs, and BANKS to craft her own brand of glassine, dark-pop. Maya grew up in rural Staffordshire before moving to London having previously supported artists such as Dan Croll and Stealing Sheep as a teenager. She moved back to her parents’ Staffordshire home at the beginning of the pandemic and has continued to write and produce music from her childhood home. Known for her inventive beats on TikTok using samples from everyday objects and her alt-pop sound, Maya creatively directs every aspect of her project from writing and producing her own songs and curating her cover art to writing and directing her own music videos. Following the release of her newest single “Better Luck Next Time” she projects a thrilling sound that will certainly intrigue your ears. Beginning with dreamy instrumentation leading onto her sweet and sultry vocals she completes the song fully. Explaining the track a bit further it’s written from the perspective of a young man who has prioritized his career above everything else, so much so, that he’s still trying to get a report out while his plane is going down. It’s a disturbing analogy for humankind’s self-destructive behavior and its consequences for the world’s future set to the backdrop of buoyant, playful pop. To the vocals and production, this single will definitely have you dancing. It would be just great for a late-night drive or hanging out with some friends. Go stream “Better Luck Next Time” and check out her discography which is filled with outstanding music.
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