Proudly Māori and lesbian artist Theia features on the cover of Your Ex magazine’s May edition, celebrating Indigenous excellence during New Zealand Music Month.
In this feature, Theia reflects on her journey as an independent artist - from releasing her debut album Girl, In A Savage World, to recently speaking at the United Nations on Indigenous rights, and navigating the realities of building a music career in Aotearoa. Her work fearlessly explores identity, queerness, colonisation, and tino rangatiratanga, while highlighting the resilience required to thrive in today’s music industry.
The article also touches on the wider music ecosystem - including the role licensing plays in supporting artists. Through OneMusic, businesses contribute back to creators when they play music publicly, helping artists like Theia continue to create and share their work.
Pick up a free copy of Your Ex magazine at venues, cafés, and community locations across Auckland and Wellington, or read the full issue online here
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