Maxine Louise has a name for what she makes: midnight pop. The Los Angeles-based artist-songwriter releases her new single, “Sweet Nothings,” on Friday, November 6. If you know her music, you know the territory: big hooks, romantic chaos and songs her site says are built “for festival drops and late-night drives.”
At a glance
- Artist: Maxine Louise
- From: Los Gatos, California
- Based in: Los Angeles
- Sound: Pop, EDM, “midnight pop”
- New single: “Sweet Nothings,” out November 6, 2026
- Catalog: 20+ independent releases, including 2 EPs, per her site
What is “Sweet Nothings”?
“Sweet Nothings” is Maxine’s first new single since “undone” in August, and it lands after a busy year of collaborations with dance producers. The artwork sets the mood: Maxine sprawled on a red shag rug among scattered odds and ends, next to a cake iced with the words “Sweet Nothings.” It is out now on Spotify, Apple Music, iTunes and Amazon, and you can find every link here.
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Who is Maxine Louise?
Maxine grew up in Los Gatos, in the Bay Area, and is now based in Los Angeles. According to her bio, her music lives “between emotional acoustic ballads and high-energy dance-pop,” rooted in singer-songwriter storytelling with sharp lyrics and strong melodies. She lists Dua Lipa and Tate McRae as the kind of playlist company she is aiming for.
She has been putting music out steadily since 2021. Her site counts more than 20 independent releases, including two EPs, attached (2024) and what i did for love, and more than 10,000 monthly listeners on Spotify.
Why do dance producers keep calling Maxine Louise?
Because she writes toplines, the vocal melody and lyric that sit on top of a producer’s track. That is a different skill from writing your own songs, and she does both. Her credits include:
- “Gasoline” with The BreakBomb Project, which her site says has passed 118,000 streams.
- “Lucky Escape” and “Eye Contact” with LUDVIC (2026).
- “Close Enough” with BNH Deluxe (2026).
- “Weightless” with zuezeu (2026).
- “All U Say” with Nicco Sanchez and “Dancing Now” with Lavend3r and Ryan Peter Murphy (2024).
Where has Maxine Louise played?
All over. Her show history includes Hotel Cafe in Hollywood (both stages), The Mint, Bar Lubitsch and Hotel Ziggy in Los Angeles, Bowery Ballroom in New York in October, and the Azur Music Festival in Marseille, France, this summer. Before LA, she played Boston for years, including a summer residency at Democracy Beer Garden, and she has performed in Portland and Valencia, Spain.
Where to find Maxine Louise
- “Sweet Nothings”: all platforms
- Website: maxinelouise.com
- Spotify: Maxine Louise
- Apple Music: “Sweet Nothings”
- Instagram: @max_louise
- TikTok: @maxine_louise_
- YouTube: Maxine Louise
Frequently asked questions
Who is Maxine Louise?
Maxine Louise is a pop and EDM artist-songwriter from Los Gatos, California, now based in Los Angeles. She calls her sound “midnight pop.”
When does “Sweet Nothings” come out?
Friday, November 6, 2026. It is on Spotify, Apple Music, iTunes and Amazon.
What kind of music does Maxine Louise make?
Her site says her music lives “between emotional acoustic ballads and high-energy dance-pop,” built on singer-songwriter storytelling and big hooks. She also writes toplines for dance producers.
Who has Maxine Louise worked with?
Her collaborations include LUDVIC (“Lucky Escape” and “Eye Contact”), BNH Deluxe (“Close Enough”), zuezeu (“Weightless”), Nicco Sanchez (“All U Say”) and The BreakBomb Project (“Gasoline”).
Where has Maxine Louise performed?
Her site lists Hotel Cafe, The Mint, Bar Lubitsch and Hotel Ziggy in Los Angeles, Bowery Ballroom in New York, Azur Music Festival in Marseille, France, plus shows in Boston, Portland and Valencia, Spain.
Mara Alcantara is a tech-savvy writer with a creative eye who tends to see life in color. Pairing an analytical mind with a knack for spotting talent, she covers music, voice acting, and entertainment for The LA Note. Outside of writing, she’s busy raising her kids and hiking with her family.
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