Biography
Maria Mitterfellner (23), known profissionaly as Mary Middlefield, is a German-born singer-songwriter, violinist and multi-instrumentalist raised in Lausanne, Switzerland. She began playing the violin and piano at the age of five and spent much of her childhood studying classical music before teaching herself guitar and turning to songwriting.
Blending indie rock, indie folk and alternative pop with her classical background, her music is known for cinematic string arrangements, dynamic instrumentation and emotionally honest lyrics --exploring themes such as love, heartbreak, identity and personal growth.
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Mary released her debut album, Thank You Alexander, in 2023, followed by the EP Poetry (for the scorned and lonely) in 2024 and her sophomore album, Will You Take Me As I Am?, in 2026, featuring tracks such as The Feast, Summer affair and Bite me. Alongside her studio releases, Middlefield has built a reputation for her energetic live performances, appearing at festivals including Glastonbury, the Montreux Jazz Festival and the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics.
Her distinctive blend of classical musicianship and modern indie rock has established her as one of the promising emerging artists in the European indie scene.
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