Australian singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Maia Jelavic writes songs that are defined by a striking presence. A commanding live performer known for bringing rooms to a standstill, she pairs intricate guitar work and piano-led arrangements with a voice that is distinct, fragile yet powerful, and delivered with nuance and poised control. Her music is immersive and emotionally direct, intimate and deeply resonant long after the final note.
Across 2025, Jelavic released three singles from her debut album Back Burner, marking a confident return under her own name after many years as a sought-after guitarist, bassist, and vocalist for various artists and bands. The album forms an unflinching coming-of-age reflection on navigating your twenties, exploring themes of becoming, devotion, uncertainty, and self-definition. Jelavic showcases this tension on Back Burner, moving from stripped-back, soft moments of restraint, into cinematic waves of hypnotic guitar riffs, soaring vocals and explosive full band moments.
Jelavic has supported artists including Maple Glider, Cousin Tony’s Brand New Firebird, Annie Hamilton, Phantastic Ferniture, and Radio Free Alice.
Back Burner is available on vinyl via Suitcase Records.
Release: February 24, 2026, Independent