Maiah Wynne

Maiah Wynne (born December 22, 1996) is an American singer-songwriter, musician, and actress based in Gresham, Oregon.[1] She is currently the lead singer in Envy of None, a project including former Rush guitarist Alex Lifeson.

Maiah Wynne
Background information
Born (1996-12-22) 22 December 1996
GenresFolk rock, indie folk
Occupation(s)Musician, songwriter, actress
InstrumentsVocals, guitar, piano, keyboards, percussion
Years active2013–present
LabelsUnsigned
Associated actsThe Portland Cello Project, Dreadlight, Storybound (podcast), Storytellers Telling Stories, Envy of None
Websitewww.maiahwynne.com

Life and career
Maiah Wynne at Blue Heron

Maiah Wynne was born in Colorado and moved to Spokane, Washington, when she was young and her first song was composed at the age of seven. She spent her high school years in Missoula, Montana, where she started taking part in music competitions.[2] After winning a few of them, she earned slots at the Upstream Music Fest, Timber Music Festival, Northwest Folklife and the KEXP public radio station. Her acting career brought her an invitation to perform at the Sundance Music Festival.[3][4] In 2017 she wrote and performed "The Ballad of Lefty Brown," a song featured in the end credits of the movie with the same name.[5] In 2019 she won the International Music from the Moon songwriting contest and performed for the Apollo 11's 50th anniversary homecoming dinner at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center.[6][7] She was also featured in NPR's 2019 Tiny Desk Contest as the first entry and toured as a featured artist with the Portland Cello Project. She collaborated with Portland Cello Project and Alex Lifeson of Rush for her song, "Fearless Girl."

Wynne, Lifeson, and Canadian singer Andy Curran worked together on a four-track EP, tentatively titled Middle of Nowhere.[8] In 2021, Wynne, Curran and Lifeson's EP was revealed as Envy of None; this project also includes guitarist Alfio Annibalini, with additional musical contributions coming from drummers Tim Oxford (Arkells) and David Quinton Steinberg (Dead Boys, the Mods).[9]

Influences

Wynne mentions Florence and the Machine, Radiohead, the Beatles and Norah Jones as some of her main musical influences.[4]

Discography

Albums
  • Light & Shadows – EP (2017)
  • Wings – EP (2017)
  • Songs from Lucy Gray Baird - EP (2020)
  • Songs from Lucy Gray Baird Volume 2 - EP (2020)
  • Songs from Lucy Gray Baird Volume 3 - EP (2021)
  • Acustic Holiday - EP (2021)
  • Songs from Lucy Gray Baird Volume 4 (2022)

Singles
  • "Haunted Song"
  • "A Siren's Song"
  • "The Ballad of Lefty Brown" from the movie The Ballad of Lefty Brown
  • "Fearless Girl - Live"
  • "Sleep"
  • "A Chance To Say Goodbye"
  • "Open Up My Eyes"
  • "My Strange Addiction - Live" (with Dreadlight)
  • "Fearless Girl" (With The Portland Cello Project)
  • "A Chance To Say Goodbye (Remix)" (With Just Jamez & J. 5cott)
  • "Show The World"
  • "Lift"

Other Collaborations
  • "The Wolf" (With J. 5cott)
  • "Ballad of the Wind Fish" (With Glasys)
  • "Devil in Disguise" for the Missoula to Memphis Album
  • "Trap of Love" (with Dreadlight)
  • "Hex Girl" (with Dreadlight)

As part of Envy of None
  • "Never Said I Love You"
  • "Shadow"
  • "Look Inside"
  • "Liar"
  • "Spy House"
  • "Dog's Life"
  • "Kabul Blues"
  • "Old Strings"
  • "Dumb"
  • "Enemy"
  • "Western Sunset"

References
  1. Sparks, Abbe • 7 months (22 December 2019). "Next Generation Leader Maiah Wynne". Socially Sparked News. Retrieved 22 July 2020.
  2. Walsh, Cory. "Missoula grad Maiah Wynne performs on KEXP, books tour with Portland Cello Project". Missoulian. Retrieved 2 August 2020.
  3. Fredrickson, Erika (9 May 2018). "Winging Her Way". Missoula Independent. Retrieved 30 July 2020.
  4. Anderson, Lisa K. "Gresham indie-folk musician makes her mark in Seattle competition". The Outlook. Pamplin Media Group. Retrieved 22 July 2020.
  5. Kok, Dan (2 October 2018). "Maiah Wynne's "Ballad Of Lefty Brown" Will Transport You". Two Story Melody. Retrieved 25 July 2020.
  6. Rickmeyer, Kathryn. "Listen Local Huntsville announces the winner of an international music competition birthed in Huntsville". WAFF. Retrieved 23 July 2020.
  7. Wake, Matt (15 June 2019). "Contest announces winner of FAME Studios session, $10,000". AL.com. Retrieved 2 August 2020.
  8. Walsh, Cory. "Missoula native Maiah Wynne gets 1st entry in NPR's Tiny Desk Contest". Missoulian. Retrieved 2 August 2020.
  9. Wardlaw, Matt. "Alex Lifeson Has Recorded 10 Songs for New 'Envy of None' Project". Ultimate Classic Rock. Retrieved 26 June 2021.
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