“Post-genre and then some.”

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About Mahta
100-word bio

Toronto-based indie artist Mahta creates music that lives between chaos and warmth, blending dreamy atmospheres, raw indie rock energy, and cinematic production into songs you can both hear and feel. Her recent single “I Don’t Mind” marks a bold shift in sound, earning praise from Earmilk as “a declaration of self-confidence” and from The Big Takeover as “post-genre and then some.” With guitars that bite, trumpet lines that soften, and vocals that move from intimate to cathartic, Mahta’s work builds its own sonic world. Her debut EP Moonlike arrives in 2026.


200-word bio

Mahta is a Toronto-based indie artist crafting music that lives between chaos and warmth, blending dreamy atmospheres, raw indie rock energy, and cinematic production into songs you can both hear and feel. Her work balances intimacy with power, pairing vulnerable lyricism with arrangements that stretch from soft, reflective moments to full-bodied release.

Following her atmospheric debut Thinking of You, Mahta’s latest single I Don’t Mind marks a sharper, more confident turn in her sound. The track earned praise from Earmilk as “a declaration of self-confidence” and from The Big Takeover as “post-genre and then some,” highlighting her ability to weave together contrasting textures into a unified sonic world. Guitars bite and recede, trumpet lines add warmth and irony, and vocals shift from conversational to cathartic, creating music that feels both personal and expansive.

Drawing from influences that range from indie rock and dream pop to cinematic songwriting, Mahta builds immersive emotional landscapes rather than fitting neatly into genre lines. Her upcoming debut EP Moonlike (2026) is an introduction to that world — a collection of songs exploring openness, intensity, and transformation. With this release cycle, Mahta steps forward with clarity and vision, establishing a distinctive voice that’s both intimate and bold.
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Press & Highlights
  • Press Mentions

    “Post-genre and then some.”
  • “A declaration of self-confidence… music you want to hear and feel.”
  • “Built for the stage — balancing closeness with electricity.”
  • “With ‘Thinking of You,’ Mahta arrives fully formed, offering a debut that glows in the dark and stays with you long after the final note drifts away.”
  • “‘Thinking of You’ blends dream-pop textures with the intensity of alternative rock and the intimacy of folk-inspired composition.”
  • Radio Highlights

    Thinking of You has received 70 airplays across Amazing Radio UK and USA, and has been added to 9 playlists, including a feature on their curated “Time to Reflect” playlist.
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Contact
For press, booking, and inquiries: mahta.moattari@gmail.com
Location: Toronto, Canada