Bio

Julia-Maria is a multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, and session cellist whose music blends hypnotic folk-infused vocals with rich instrumental arrangements and poignant lyricism.

Her Irish folk background runs through everything she creates — a sound shaped by years of live performance, both as a solo artist and as a member of Pa Sheehy’s band and folk-rock group The Fynches.

Her latest EP, The Skin I’m In, released in October, has already surpassed 89,000 streams and was featured on multiple curated playlists. Described by The Evening Echo as “an immersive, deeply personal EP that captures the vulnerability of growing up and growing into yourself... Julia-Maria’s voice is as captivating as ever,” the 5-track collection invites listeners into a space of emotional honesty and lyrical depth.

A classically trained cellist with a passion for storytelling, Julia-Maria is currently recording and co-producing her debut album — a project that brings together her instrumental roots and evolving songwriting voice. Her influences include Joni Mitchell, Feist, Billie Marten, Lizzie McAlpine and Maggie Rogers.

In the past year, she’s re-established herself on the Irish live scene with a headline EP launch at Coughlan’s Cork, support slots for Pa Sheehy, Muireann Bradley and The Fynches, and a festival debut at Quiet Lights.

With her debut album on the horizon, Julia-Maria continues to carve out a space that honours her classical roots, folk sensibilities and emotional depth.