Norwegian Oslo-based artist, songwriter and producer MaVe, alias Marita Vestad, makes dramatic music, ranging from elegantly-produced ballads with quirky twists to heavy compositions with raw attitude. With a distinctive voice in productions that experiment with soundscapes alternating between electronic and organic, MaVe offers a personal touch with deeply revealing lyrics about intense emotions. Influenced by creators such as Labrinth, Sia and James Blake, MaVe has also been compared to early Lorde and Norwegian acts Highasakite and Emilie Nicholas. Her songs are straightforward and honest, perhaps best demonstrated by the title of her 2023 debut album "Crap I shouldn’t say out loud and shitloads of ballads", which she wrote, recorded, played and produced herself. The album garnered significant attention for MaVe in the Norwegian music scene, with placements in numerous editorial playlists, radio rotation, and strong reviews from outlets such as VG and P3, marking her as an artist to watch. Her music has also been featured in TV series like ‘Jævla Homo’ and seasons 1 and 2 of ‘Lovleg’ (NRK).” Rising musical powerhouse MaVe returned with her second studio album, “Ecstatic / Perplexed,” in March 2025. Written, produced, and recorded entirely by MaVe herself, the album is a testament to her artistic and creative vision. After the release of “Ecstatic / Perplexed” MaVe has impressed industry professionals showcasing at MUSEXPO in Los Angeles, garnered striking reviews, stating the artist is breaking the format and giving pop music a new pulse (Indie Boulevard Magazine) and had playlist placements across the streaming platforms in addition to radio play across country borders such as Norway, Denmark, Germany, Poland, United States and Ghana. MaVe have previously supported acts such as Amber Run in Liverpool (UK), BigBang, Mariann Rosa, Owlle (in London), and IDER and played countless shows over the years.