Those who have followed Theia’s journey in music, including the success of her award-winning alt-folk project TE KAAHU, will already know the beauty of her voice and the strength of her songwriting. 

Now, Theia reveals her most powerful work yet – Girl, In A Savage World. The 10-track album blends her trademark ethereal vocals and haunting harmonies with Māori instrumentation and contemporary soundscapes to create a unique sound that defies categorisation. 

A fierce proponent for the revitalisation of Māori language and culture, Girl, In A Savage World sees Theia (Waikato, Ngaati Tiipaa, Ngaati Aaamaru) imparting poignant and timely messages of hope, resilience and above all, tino rangatiratanga!

The album features the singles BALDH3AD!, a finalist for ‘Single of the Year’ at the 2025 Aotearoa Music Awards; and ‘My Sister’s Hand In Mine’ an achingly beautiful collaboration with American avant-folk luminary Jolie Holland. 

Tracklist:

Side A

1. Holy War
2. Patupaiarehe
3. Hoki Whenua Mai (Return The Land)
4. Pray 4 Me
5. My Sister’s Hand In Mine feat. Jolie Holland 

Side B

6. Bury Ur Children
7. BALDH3AD!
8. HINE-NUI-TE-PŌ
9. I Need An Angel
10. I Picked A Flower From the Grave

Theia makes trailblazing alternative music with ethereal folk; indigenous soul and art rock influences. She is known for her fearless and formidable anthems, which challenge social injustices.

The enigmatic Māori artist, who was born in Aotearoa, NZ, has been making waves since she first emerged in 2016. She has gone on to earn critical acclaim from the likes of Rolling Stone, Billboard Magazine, Clash, Triple J and Pigeons & Planes.

She has also been a finalist in the Waiata Māori Music Awards and received multiple nominations in the NZ Music Awards, including 'Single of the Year' at the 2025 AMAs for her song BALDH3AD!

Theia has toured across NZ and Australia and has played at many of the southern hemisphere's largest festivals, including WOMAD, Splore, CubaDupa, Homegrown, R&V, Bay Dreams and Sydney Mardi Gras.