“A powerful arrival from a songwriter unafraid of her own shadows.”
Happy Mag
“These songs make me think of a love child between TRIO, Fleetwood Mac, Loretta Lynn and Gillian Welch.”
Jazz Williams
"This amazing debut recording is one of the best releases of 2025."
Suspicious Water Birds
Bio
KYARNA is a gifted singer-songwriter from the Yuin Nation, celebrated for her raw and authentic artistry. With an enchanting voice and a talent for weaving deeply personal stories into her music, KYARNA's songs resonate with heartfelt emotion and powerful storytelling. Her work captures life’s essence with a vulnerability that speaks directly to the soul.
KYARNA has shared stages with Australian music legends, including Uncle Archie Roach, Casey Donovan, Paul Kelly, Troy Cassar-Daley, and Mahalia Barnes. She has also supported artists like Dave Wells, CJ Stranger, and Nancy Bates, showcasing her ability to connect with audiences and fellow musicians alike.
Her performances at festivals such as Yabun, Cobargo Folk Festival, and the Adelaide Guitar Festival demonstrate her versatility and commitment to sharing her music across diverse stages. In late 2025, KYARNA was invited to support acclaimed Australian artist, Liz Stringer on her national ‘To Survive’ tour throughout November and December, performing to sold-out rooms across Australia and further cementing her reputation as a compelling live performer.
In November 2025, KYARNA released her debut EP Lost Soul Love Letters, produced by ARIA Award-winner Matt Fell. Written partly in France in 2024, the collection reflects a year of deep emotional and creative exploration, weaving themes of love, grief and memory into a cohesive body of work.
KYARNA continues to prove herself as an emerging First Nations artist whose artistry transcends boundaries. Her music is a testament to resilience, heritage and connection, inspiring audiences from all walks of life.