Aya Safiya

hi. i'm Aya. i'm hella moody and i write moody songs. ♡

"Aya Safiya...offers the kind of fresh messages and rich sounds that will ultimately help push music forward...Safiya’s sound is engaging and catchy, yet it defies standard categorization...Despite coming of age in a seemingly fully-saturated market, the artist has...crafted a standout sonic persona...It’s her moving, choice words that solidify her as an artist-to-watch." -Mitch Mosk, Atwood Magazine

"She favors the simplicity of piano and guitar, creating a minimalist pop project anchored primarily by her smooth, haunting melodies. She lets syllables extend, her voice ringing out with a perfectly clear tone — yet it's often subtly fraught with tension, echoing the relationship ups and downs found in her lyrics. The result is soothing but with an undercurrent of the unsettling." -Madeline Wells, East Bay Express

"You’ll notice Aya Safiya’s numerous singing styles, which range from soft and breathy, to deep and smokey, to high-pitched and saccharine." -Jessie Schiewe, SF Weekly

"Japanese-American singer-songwriter Aya Safiya takes a musical deep dive into rediscovering her heritage..." -Jocelle Koh, Asian Pop Weekly