Maggie Cocco
Reviewer | muzic.net.nz, Melodic Magazine (US), The Vine (Whangārei)

Maggie Cocco is a singer, multi-instrumentalist, and songwriter living in Tai Tokerau. Originally from Detroit, she’s spent the past few years building community and sharing music across Aotearoa and internationally — from living rooms and libraries to galleries and festivals.

As a reviewer for muzic.net.nz, USA-based Melodic Magazine, and Whangārei’s local rags, Maggie approaches music journalism with a deep respect for the mahi behind the music. Her writing aims to support artists by witnessing their work generously and with a deep desire to understand and connect with the music itself.

Maggie collaborates on a wide range of NZ and international projects as a composer and vocalist. Her latest passion is focused closer to home: developing infrastructure for the music scene in Te Tai Tokerau, where she currently serves as the Music Advisor for Creative Northland.

Her personal projects include Science for Sociopaths (Adult Contemporary, multi-media), The Maggie Cocco Band (Blues-Fusion), and The San Detroit Band (Corporate Covers). Her LLC, Maggie Cocco Music, offers patron-subsidized Pay What You Can lessons, workshops, performances, and community-centered music. Visit Maggie Cocco Music on Patreon and social media for more info.