Named after the mythical seal-folk who lose their voices when kept from the sea, Selkie traces its roots to a year when speaking and even breathing felt fragile, when sudden anxiety made it hard to trust voice or body. Sitting at the piano each day became a quiet act of returning, of finding sound and a connection to nature’s rhythms.

In the years that followed, songs began to take shape, eventually becoming Selkie’s first offerings. From pianos in Glasgow to bedroom studios in Berlin and onto stages in Japan, Selkie’s music now holds space for reflection, softness, and the pulse of something bigger beneath the surface.

Listeners have noted echoes of artists such as Radiohead, JFDR, and Björk, describing Selkie’s live performances as immersive and comforting, like stepping into a warm bath. For Selkie, writing and pairing sounds that soothe her own soul has always been at the heart of the project, inviting others into that calm.

Selkie is performing regularly across Japan and has recently begun recording in Tokyo, with plans to release her debut EP in winter 2025.