


Mihka Chee is a Māori, Chinese and Pākehā guitarist, violinist and vocalist from Aotearoa who joined her first punk band at 13. Now based in Sydney’s northern beaches, her songs have featured on Double J, FBi Radio, FUEL TV’s Surfing Life: Board Bible, Apple Music editorial playlists, and international radio. Her latest 5-track EP, AI is for Abandonment Issues blends 90s rock influences, punk frankness, pop melodies and classical undertones, featuring players from the Sydney Symphony Orchestra. She was recently awarded an Australian government arts grant in support of this EP. In 2025, Mihka chaired a panel at WOMEX World Music Expo in Finland on Indigenous women in music, and continues to pursue opportunities to uplift diverse voices.
“It’s a great fun upbeat tune, with a driving beat, vocals with just the right amount of sass, and frantic guitars.”
- The AU Review
“A melange of pretty and personal indie pop with tiger-sharp teeth.”
- Whats My Scene
““I Was Better” is packed with gnarly, feminine vibes and confrontational lyrics that are bound to fit right into your life one way or another.”
- Music Existence





