Maya Malkin is a Montreal-born Toronto-based artist, making pop with a purpose, who first entered the scene with her band Motel Raphael. With Motel, Maya has played the likes of Osheaga, SXSW, opened a sold-out show for Tegan and Sara, and performed on Parliament Hill for Canada’s official 150th birthday celebration. In 2020, when the world felt more apocalyptic than ever, Maya launched her solo project with her first single, “Hostage.” Aside from hearing Maya on Virgin Radio, CBC, KiSS, and the like, you may also find yourself listening to Maya during a commercial or two, where she dabbles in the realm of jingle writing and voice acting. She has found fans in the likes of Line of Best Fit, EarMilk, Clout, Canada’s Walk of Fame, and more.