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Mataya

Mataya

Mataya Born into a musical family Mataya began singing and playing violin at the age of four. As a teen she picked up piano and began to explore song writing. Surrounded by the live music scene growing up in the Blue Mountains she was heavily influenced by jazz and soul which has led to the…

Nic Macken

Nic Macken

Nic Macken Nic Macken is a solo alternative artist who grew up in the Blue Mountains, with inspirations ranging from Joanna Newsom and Stevie Wonder, to Jacob Collier and Andy Shauf. His debut release, Taranaki – EP, has everything from dark synth grooves to soul/jazz influenced chords and harmony. With his acoustic classical guitar and…