Maya Manuela
Musical Artist
Maya Manuela (born Maya Emmanuela Bennett) is a rising singer-songwriter redefining modern indie-pop with raw honesty and a fearless sense of self. Over the last five years, she’s built a loyal following through her intimate storytelling, unshakable melodies, and ability to make every listener feel seen.
Her breakout moment came with the TikTok-viral single “Multiverse”, now closing in on 11 million streams and helping boost her audience to hundreds of thousands of monthly listeners on Spotify. Known for crafting songs that blur the lines between love, heartbreak, and self-discovery, Maya’s music defies formula—shifting effortlessly between tender ballads and soaring anthems while always staying true to her voice.
On stage, Maya has become a force of her own. She’s headlined tours across the U.S., earned six featured sets at SXSW 2025, and shared bills with artists like Angie McMahon. Festival audiences have already embraced her at Levitate Music Festival and Nashville’s Musicians Corner, with more major stages on the horizon. Her partnership with Musicbed Synch Publishing has also brought her music to film and media, expanding her reach beyond traditional platforms.
In May 2025, Maya unveiled her EP start with the end, highlighted by fan favorites “Same Moon” and “Je Ne Sai”, co-written with Anna Hamilton and produced by Phil Barnes. Now, she’s gearing up for her most ambitious chapter yet: the release of her full-length album American Doll in November 2025, accompanied by the nationwide American Doll Tour.
With her unique blend of vulnerability and power, Maya Manuela is quickly emerging as one of the most compelling new voices in indie-pop—an artist who doesn’t just write songs, but creates worlds her listeners can live inside.