Moira admits that she was rather shy growing up and took a liking to all-things simple. “My music has always been raw and stripped back – just like the way I dress. I’m comfortable being simple because that’s just me, you know?” The young artist’s ability to stay real strikes a connection with her audience, all the more grounding her in relatability. When asked what her three fashion must-haves are, the singer leaned towards the classics. “I think everyone should have a good denim jacket, a nice pair of jeans, and trusty white sneakers.” Moira’s style is simply a reflection of her personality – never trying to be anything more than who she is.

Confidence — the truest indication of style. Learning one’s style results from an interplay of knowing yourself and being confident enough to see your taste through. “My personal style’s evolution is tied to the process of maturing in my own confidence. The more I grow as a person, the more confident I feel in dressing up.” Despite changing it up from time to time, Moira makes sure to not stray far from her true nature. Always trusting her instincts when it comes to style and sound, her authenticity proves to be the mark of her artistry. In an industry where you’re conditioned to fit the form of another, it’s refreshing to see a talent that’s simply keeping it real.

Hit play on the young artist’s discography and you’re in for a sonic treat of modern OPM ballads and a masterclass in lyricism. All this can be traced back to Moira’s unmatched passion for telling stories through songwriting – which she admits is her first love. “Ultimately, it’s always been about storytelling for me. My music is highly dependent on what the story asks for.” Moira has always welcomed change in her sound, showing us her range as both a singer and songwriter. “My initial influences in music were contemporary gospel songs. Over time, my sound evolved to acoustic folk, and then to pop, and now it’s adopting hints of RnB.” No matter the genre, she sees her music as the living language of her experiences – a chance to communicate an internal monologue with the rest of the world.

“It doesn’t hurt to let people know they aren’t alone.” Whether it’s through hit anthems like Paubaya and Malaya or heartfelt covers of iconic songs like Torete, Moira’s music connects us to the primal power of owning our feelings. “I always thought that being vulnerable is a weak thing. But turns out, vulnerability is complex. It can mean strength in the morning and weakness at night.” Growing up, she didn’t encounter a lot of movies or songs that encouraged exploring vulnerability. “If my music can start a conversation on that – and if I’m able to provide comfort through sound, that’s already more than enough for me.”

As we weather unexpected turns in life, we’re often reminded that the one thing cemented in permanence is change. “There was a big shift over the last 3 months. In a season where I thought I’d feel most broken and unlovable, I felt the most seen and loved – because I chose myself.” It’s no secret to most that this period has been particularly challenging for the artist. Emerging from a breakup that made headlines, Moira learned the importance of tuning out the noise and focusing on her own healing. Some storms may hit harder than we expected, but the best part comes in the form of meeting a new you on the other side. One with new priorities, new boundaries, and new lessons. For Moira, the biggest takeaway is her newfound ability to strike a balance in life. “I used to be the type of person to either overly give to someone else or be too closed off and not give at all. This experience taught me the importance of balancing everything out – and that ‘balance’ can only come when you know your worth.”