For Toronto-based indie artist Mahta, music has always been a way of becoming herself. Growing up, she often felt her creative side wasn’t fully seen, but songs gave her a space to be honest, curious, and free. Over time, that space expanded into a body of work that lives between chaos and warmth, blending the shimmering layers of dream pop, the atmosphere of cinematic indie rock, the warmth of folk-inspired harmonies, and the occasional edge of alt-rock grit — music that feels both intimate and expansive.
Her debut EP, Moonlike, takes its name from the meaning of her first name, and serves as an introduction to her world rather than simply a collection of songs. Across four tracks, she explores vivid emotional landscapes, shaping soundscapes that are as raw as they are cinematic, and that move freely between vulnerability, intensity, and release.
The project unfolds through contrasts. The lead single “Thinking of You” opens the door with atmosphere and introspection, while “I Don’t Mind” marks a turning point — louder, sharper, and more direct — capturing the moment where restraint gives way to self-confidence. Together, they trace the emotional arc at the heart of Moonlike.
Mahta approaches music as something to be felt as much as heard. Her first form of expression was dance. Though never formally trained, she learned by watching, absorbing, and following instinct. That intuitive sense of motion now runs through her music, where sound and emotion are inseparable.
Beyond music, her training in design shapes every creative decision, guiding Moonlike into a fully realized project with its own identity, extending from the songs themselves to the artwork, visuals, and videos that surround them.
For Mahta, this debut is more than a release — it’s a turning point. After years of balancing creative drive with practical paths, she steps forward with a project that is fully her own. Moonlike is a statement of identity, a reflection of her journey, and an invitation for listeners to find their own meaning in the spaces between sound and feeling. She dreams of her songs carrying the spark of connection, as if the listener has stumbled on words meant only for them.