Arizona-based singer-songwriter Makaio Huizar releases his debut 7-track EP, What Do You Want To Be When You’re Older?, on April 24.
The project blends bedroom pop, folk pop, dream pop, and alternative influences into a cohesive coming-of-age release. With over 355,000 independent streams and growing recognition, Huizar continues building steady momentum.
The EP explores identity, family dynamics, emotional dependency, and personal accountability across seven interconnected tracks, closing with the expansive final song “Stars.”
Pre-save and streaming links are available via his official platforms.
Presave the EP Now: http://Makaiohuizar.tunelink.to/whatdoyouwanttobewhenyoureolder
At just 18 years old, Arizona-based singer-songwriter Makaio Huizar is emerging as a distinct voice in independent alternative pop, blending elements of bedroom pop, folk pop, dream pop, and atmospheric songwriting into deeply personal music. With over 355,000 total streams across his catalog — including breakout tracks “What Am I Waiting For?” and “Town” — Makaio has steadily built a dedicated audience drawn to his confessional lyricism and immersive sound.
His upcoming debut EP, What Do You Want To Be When You’re Older?, out April 24, unfolds like a series of diary entries that explore identity, mental health, family dynamics, love, accountability, and the uncertainty of growing up. Each of the seven tracks offers emotional honesty and narrative cohesion, peaking with the expansive closer “Stars,” where Makaio answers the central question of the project with quiet ambition: he wants to be a star.
Raised in Oceanside, California, in a large family shaped by struggle and resilience, Makaio channels lived experience into music that resonates with listeners navigating change, confusion, and self-discovery. Recognized in 2025 by Broken8Records as an “Artist To Watch” and “One of Arizona’s Most Promising Young Artists,” he is positioning himself as a defining voice for a generation that values vulnerability over spectacle.
Presave the EP Now: http://Makaiohuizar.tunelink.to/whatdoyouwanttobewhenyoureolder
Connect with Makaio Huizar and stream his music:
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itsmakaiohuizar?igsh=M251bG9oanZ2dzYz&utm_source=qr
- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@itsmakaiohuizar?_r=1&_t=ZP-91theC4KzIl
- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4iHVWZaNqFWl0woiEtFrLj?si=s8hFNRu1QECUpseiQirlxg
- Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/makaio-huizar/1712378059
- YouTube: https://youtube.com/@makaiohuizar?si=ohqbJH_INLjflOGj
