Maeve Grieve is a Melbourne-based singer, songwriter, and guitarist blending jazz, folk, and alternative rock into a distinctive, genre-defying sound. Originally from Tasmania, her music combines intricate guitar work with evocative, narrative-driven songwriting.

Her debut EP, Midnight Commute, was released in November 2024. As a selection of tunes written from her time study in the Bachelor of Music (Jazz and Improvisation) at The Victorian College of the Arts, Midnight Commute highlights the diverse array of musicians and collaborators met throughout this time. From close friends to musical peers and teachers, Maeve has brought together an eclectic line-up of talent to create a vast and ever-shifting sound world.

Recorded in the Brain Brown Studios, Melbourne, with the help of IgniteLab funding, this body of work came to life throughout the beginning of 2024. Co-produced by Maeve and Erin Sherlock, who also engineered the EP, it draws inspiration from such varied artists as Madison Cunningham, Blake Mills, Joni Mitchell, and Hand Habits. The creative flair of Erin Sherlock can also be heard in the woodwind and string arrangements that underpin the songs.

A first-class graduate of the Jazz and Improvisation Honours program at The University of Melbourne, Maeve’s artistry is shaped by deep musical study and fearless innovation. Her work has already been recognised with significant accolades, including the New Frontiers Award at the 2023 Melbourne Women’s International Jazz Festival and the 2024 LUMINA Composition Award.

Since the release of Midnight Commute Maeve’s career has been consistently gathering momentum. In 2025 she was named a national finalist in the Emerging Artist category at the Australian Women in Music Awards, embarked on her first solo East Coast tour, shared the stage with Liz Stringer at the Corner Hotel, and later headlined the Melbourne Women’s International Jazz Festival. In 2026, she continued her trajectory with debut performances at the Port Fairy Folk Festival and National Folk Festival.

With a captivating live presence and a distinct artistic voice, Maeve continues to push the boundaries of songwriting and performance, establishing herself as one of the most compelling emerging artists in Australian contemporary music.