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Greta, who first found her way into music after a career in film and stunt performance for Netflix, Amazon, and Apple, has quickly established herself as one of Aotearoa’s most original voices. Her debut single ‘Road to Hell’ unexpectedly landed on a Netflix soundtrack, setting the stage for a career defined by cinematic storytelling and emotional rawness. From the haunting intimacy of Swimming on a Spoon to the bright hooks of U+I, Greta’s music builds vivid worlds that feel both personal and universal.

‘Chill Cool Girl’ was born out of Greta’s first-ever collaborative writing sessions with producer Noema Te Hau III at Parachute Studios in Auckland. What began as a lighthearted idea quickly evolved into one of her most relatable songs yet.

With its lo-fi, dreamy, ‘Hawaiian-country’ feel, ‘Chill Cool Girl’ adds a playful new dimension to Greta’s growing body of work while continuing her trademark mix of vulnerability and bold storytelling.

Raised on a farm outside Auckland, Greta grew up surrounded by animals, trees, and the imaginative world her mother encouraged her to create. Music arrived unexpectedly when friend and actor Shane Rangi handed her a guitar and suggested she’d write songs. He was right. Greta has since transformed that spark into a career that blends cinematic influences with sharp, emotionally charged songwriting, carving her place as a unique voice in New Zealand’s indie music landscape.

‘Chill Cool Girl’ is the first single from Greta’s debut album This Wasn’t Planned which was recorded at Big Fan and is set for release in 2026.

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