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.

In 2025, Maeve’s career continues to gather momentum. She was recently named one of three national finalists in the Emerging Artist category at the Australian Women in Music Awards, with the winner to be announced in October. This milestone will coincide with her first solo tour throughout the East Coast in Spring, introducing her songs to new audiences in intimate settings. Soon after, she will open for Australian icon Liz Stringer at the Corner Hotel in November, before returning to the stage at the Melbourne Women’s International Jazz Festival in December.

Maeve continues to push the boundaries of songwriting and performance. Her captivating live shows and distinct artistic voice position her as one of the most exciting new presences in Australian music.