Hailing from Rotorua, New Zealand, the critically acclaimed singer-songwriter has spent the last decade carefully shaping her sound – soulful, intimate, and steeped in emotional honesty.

With past collaborations alongside the likes of Finneas, Ta-ku, Sango, and Alex Lustig, and a discography that includes the beloved SWEET SOUL and TENDER EPs, alayna’s 2023 debut album SELF PORTRAIT OF A WOMAN UNRAVELLING marked a turning point: raw, reflective, and deeply human.

Now, following a season of inward reflection, alayna is ready to turn outward. Her upcoming work, while still anchored in vulnerability, reaches beyond herself – honouring the quiet foundations of love, friendship, and the women who hold us. Her music explores what it means to be nurtured, to be seen and to evolve, inviting listeners into moments of stillness, tenderness, and transformation.

Known for her evocative vocals and ability to craft deeply resonant songs, alayna continues to grow a global community – one grounded in honesty, softness, and strength. With a new chapter unfolding through cinematic visuals, intimate storytelling, and a creative shift toward connection, alayna’s next body of work, her sophomore album titled SET HER FREE opens a door to something expansive, yet deeply personal: a mirror held gently up to all of us.

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