Maddie Jackway marries introspective folk storytelling with catchy pop hooks and soulful vocals to create a union that is uniquely hers. With melodies and vocals reminiscent of Meg Mac, Yebba, Adele, Jackway creates music for overthinkers and deep-feeling individuals with an authenticity and earnestness that is hard to ignore. Jackway’s vocal mastery captivates audiences in both recordings and live performances, drawing them into her world as she explores the multi-faceted human condition, yet leaving enough for the listener to ponder on.

Hailing from Warrnambool in south-west Victoria, Jackway started out singing other people’s songs in community performances and amateur musical theatre, all the while secretly writing her own songs in the sanctuary of her bedroom. While completing her music degree, she discovered the unbridled artistic expression and captivating storytelling of Joni Mitchell, Nai Palm (Hiatus Kaiyote) and Lianne La Havas. An upbringing fueled with pop songs paired with this newfound love of folk and soul artists saw the emergence of a style unbound by genre that would become synonymous with Jackway’s artistry moving forward.