In The Green Room: Ms Chipeta
From Scouted 2025 to Summertown Studio, R&B indie-soul artist Ms Chipeta is making waves and sprinkling magic everywhere she goes. Here, she opens up about her sophomore single and what to expect from her upcoming shows.
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Congratulations on the release of your sophomore single, ‘Composure’. Tell us about this track.
DM’s are out. There is nothing sexier than hearing your lover’s voice and ‘Composure’ evokes that intimate, heady feeling of late-night conversations. It’s about those early days of a relationship when you can’t get enough of each other. You might spend hours on the phone and eventually you say, “I need you now.” I wanted to convey that urgency with a hint of playfulness that comes across in the lyrics and chorus guitar. The song features Nathaniel Brice on keys (he also co-wrote the music), Ryan Smith on guitar, James Leonard on bass and Hamish Scanlon on drums.
Your music leans into the R&B and indie-soul genre. What draws you to this sound?
From Sam Cooke’s ‘You Send Me’ to Ravyn Lenae’s ‘Love Me Not’, you just get to feel the feels in soul and R&B! My connections with other people are really important to me, so writing about those relationships and processing them through music comes naturally.
I grew up listening to artists like Toni Braxton and Alicia Keys and their music is so intensely romantic. That essence is still strong with modern indie soul acts like Cleo Sol and Raveena, whom I love. There’s also a sensual tone in soul which allows me to tap into my femininity. I enjoy blessing audiences with this sound, especially here in Adelaide where the scene is still relatively small.
You’re taking to Summertown Studio to celebrate this release. What made this venue the right fit for the ‘Composure’ launch?
Something I love about Summertown Studio is how intentional it feels. The cosy vintage couches, the disco balls, the vinyl collection – but especially the curated shows that are held there. I was giddy when Sharni agreed to have me launch ‘Composure’ there. I’ve spent a lot of nights dancing under the verandah to some incredible acts in the jazz, soul, and hip hop realm; playing on that stage with my band will be a special moment. We have the sensational Neenaw opening for us, so it’s going to be another magical night under the disco balls.
What should audiences expect from a Ms Chipeta live show?
Show goers should expect to groove! My band members are all incredible musicians who bring great energy to my songs. We enjoy vibing together on stage and we want to compel you to move in whatever capacity you are able. For me, music is about expression, connection and joy. I’m telling personal stories through my songs and when those resonate with people in the audience, we connect on that human level. That’s the beauty of soul music— everyone has had those universal experiences of love, lust and heartbreak. Even if soul isn’t your usual go-to, you’ll leave feeling that little bit softer and more connected to your sensual side.
You were tapped to join Music SA’s 2025 Scouted lineup. How are you feeling about this opportunity?
I am feeling so grateful to be included in this year’s Scouted lineup. The other artists are all so talented and diverse in genre, background and musical goals, so it’s going to be a really fun night when we all perform. I’m excited to attend Indie-Con for the first time, too. I feel ready to learn from and connect with more people in the industry from around Australia and beyond. As a woman of colour in a small town, I’m excited to share my unique perspective and take on indie soul. My desire is to have more interchange between us and other states and to grow the soul/R&B scene here in Adelaide. We’re only just getting started!
Catch Ms Chipeta at Summertown Studios on Friday August 15. Tickets on sale now via
