Maddy Low steps into the spotlight with heartfelt single 'To Be Near'
At just 18, Maddy Low is already turning heads. Whether it’s busking on Cuba Street, performing emotionally rich covers from any era on YouTube, or with original songs that hit straight in the chest. Her latest single ‘To Be Near’ is a gentle, quietly devastating meditation on first love - the kind that strips everything back to what really matters.
Unlike the playful bounce of her previous release 'Games', or the indie-rock sounds she’s hinted at for future tracks, 'To Be Near' moves with patience and clarity - acoustic-driven and emotionally fluent. It’s this storytelling strength and musical nuance, rare at her age, that’s now putting her original work in the spotlight.
Maddy Low recently marked a major milestone with her first headline show in Auckland. It was a turning point, a chance to show off the full range of her sound, gliding between folk, pop, and alt-rock with ease. Expect a mix of new originals (some not yet online), raw vulnerability, and a voice that doesn’t need much dressing up to shine.
From award-winning original songs for indie film Chasing Stars, to a fanbase growing by the day online, Maddy Low is building something special. To Be Near might be her softest song yet, but it lands with weight.
