With her latest single "I’m So Sorry", Māori pop-rock force MAREYA strips back all pretence, delivering a track that confronts mental health struggles and love’s fragility head-on. Following her breakout debut "ADHD & Me", this second taste of her forthcoming EP "Glitter Tears" is both a confession and a call to action- a recognition of the way anxiety, depression, and ADHD can fracture not only self-image, but the closest relationships.
Powered by gritty guitars and a driving beat reminiscent of early Paramore or Avril Lavigne, the song offsets its hard-hitting subject matter with infectious hooks and a light, charismatic vocal delivery. Beneath the polished pop-rock sheen lies a stark emotional truth. As MAREYA explains: “I’m So Sorry is a raw, pop-rock anthem that is a wake-up call from the depths of depression and anxiety- a confession of how mental illness can drag down not only yourself, but the people you love. It’s messy, honest, and full of emotional fire, but it also ultimately carries a spark of hope and determination to change.”
That duality- fire and vulnerability- is central to MAREYA’s artistry. A proud, neurodivergent Māori songwriter with a voice that soars as fiercely as it breaks, she creates music for those navigating survival, identity, and the messiness of the mind.
"I’m So Sorry" is a turning point- by marrying pop-rock energy with unflinching honesty, MAREYA transforms pain into an anthem of resilience, a strong release for the emerging artist.
