Creative polymath and old-world alchemist, Indira Elias is an artist, songwriter, composer, and producer that builds portals to other realms through haunting and ethereal song. Blending cinematic folk-noir with a textural curiosity, Indira invites listeners into a world of mythology and deep reflection. Rooted in her diverse cultural heritage, raised in the lush hinterlands of Byron Bay, and finessed through the streets of Paris, Indira’s work reflects a collision of culture, nature, and poetic introspection. Her acclaimed 2021 debut album and meticulously crafted live shows have garnered an adoring audience the world over.
A 2021 Powerhouse Generation Fellow, Indira has already made her mark on the Australian music scene. Her debut album, Songs from a Moon // Songs by the Sun, was met with widespread acclaim, featured on radio stations across the country ( Triple J, 4ZZZ, 2SER…), earning FBi Radio’s Album of the Week and a nomination for SMAC Album of the Year. Known for her soulful, intimate performances, Indira’s live shows are an invitation into her personal universe—magical, raw, and deeply human. Often performing with her opulent ensemble, featuring harp, horns and fine layered vocal harmonies, Indira’s intricate arrangements are an epic and moving experience.
Based between Paris and Sydney, Indira's music is informed by her time living and performing across both cities. She has toured the UK with Swedish artist Alice Boman and supported Dutch composer Joep Beving at his sold out show in Paris. Her collaborations span the globe, including work with Portuguese artist Himalion on his album co-produced by Robin Pecknold (Fleet Foxes). In 2023, she released Foshira, an improvised album in collaboration with jazz-house collective Foshe, showcasing her boundless curiosity and creative exploration. Indira has scored a number of independent short films, and her single ‘Urania (Beyond the Clouds)’ featured in the 2021 australian film The Greenhouse.
Indira currently readies her next body of work for release in late 2025/26.