Maya Salafia is a rising artist in the Boston music scene, crafting a compelling sonic output that belies her young age. With a passion for songwriting that dates back to her childhood, Maya’s talent and dedication have earned her recognition from industry professionals and accolades from prestigious competitions.
Studying at Berklee College of Music, Maya continued to develop her talents, drawing inspiration from artists like Taylor Swift, Phoebe Bridgers and beabadoobee and regularly performing at festivals, events and venues. Her musical journey has been marked by success from the start. Collaborating with acclaimed producer Malik Williams, Maya’s debut single was named a semi-finalist in the 2021 International Songwriting Competition, while her lyrical prowess earned top honors in the Performers On The Go 2021 Lyric Contest.
Additionally, Maya’s compositions showcased her versatility and talent, earning accolades at the Young Performer’s Club Talent Showcase. Following her sophomore single “Everlasting” in 2022, Maya now brings us her latest release with her brand new single titled “Swim.” Lifted from her upcoming debut album, Girl Like Her, “Swim” explores the exhilarating rush of romantic attraction, capturing the heart-pounding excitement of falling for someone unexpectedly.
Maya’s poignant lyrics and stunning vocals invite listeners to dive headfirst into the unpredictable waters of love, distilling the vulnerability and anticipation of new beginnings into a superb song. With “Swim,” Maya Salafia proves herself to be a masterful storyteller and a talented musician via her ability to blend indie pop and soft rock elements results in a captivating sound that feels at once familiar and original.
With an uptempo folk pop sound, the song shines with the grooving patter of percussive shots as lightly crunchy guitar leads ride the warm strums of acoustic guitar before settling into a buoyant verse as Maya’s elegant vocals float above. Spinning instantly catchy melodic leads carrying heartfelt lyricism, with “Swim,” Maya Salafia serves up a truly charming sound.
Flowing with memorable hooks in the chorus and an ever-present backing of danceable rhythm, “Swim” sees the young artist put her songwriting talent and stellar performance ability on full display. As she continues to go from strength to strength with another song that’s impossible not to love and with her forthcoming debut record on the horizon, 2024 is set to be her most exciting year to date.
Listen to Swim below
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