Rachel Maio is a Sydney born Berlin based cellist, vocalist and songwriter. She studied cello and piano at the Conservatorium High School and The University of Sydney, Australia. Following a start to her career as a classical musician, came a move to Berlin with her musical focus on improvising, writing, singing and experimenting with electronics.
Rachel’s solo project uses loop pedal and effects, weaving her cello and voice into an intimate sonic experience. Her forthcoming debut EP is a 20 minute five-track immersion into her world. Produced by Les Mommsen, it features contributions from Tobias Humble, JP Shilo, Gemma Ray and Enrico Decolle.
An active collaborator, Rachel is member of alt-classical electronic trio Golden Cut together with Shelley Sörensen and Jeremy Black, and a cellist and vocalist with artists Tomas Gagliardo, Parker Grace Murphy, DeLaurentis, Tricky, Marta Zlakowska, Marta Collica, Casper Clausen, Alan Cumming, Cyndi Lauper, Mick Harvey, James Cruickshank, Tex Perkins, Meret Becker, Show Pony, Amilli, Drangsal, Stargaze, Alva Noto, Sasha Waltz & Guests and many more.