Makaio Huizar is an 18-year-old singer and songwriter from Arizona, USA. He is most known for his singles “What Am I Waiting For?” And “Town” both gathered over 90,000 streams on Spotify each, with his most successful release being “What Am I Waiting For?” With 155,000 streams to date. His entire discography combined has accumulated 355,000 streams and counting. This milestone has placed Makaio as “An Artist To Watch” by an article published in 2025 by Broken8Records and “One Of Arizona’s Most Promising Young Artists”. He is mostly in the Bedroom Pop/Folk Pop genres; he brings his heartfelt lyrics and ethereal backing vocals in every song. He describes his writing style as “deeply personal”. With each song you dive into a different chapter in Makaio’s life.
Makaio comes from a family of 7 brothers and 1 sister, being the youngest of the bunch. They come from a poor area in Oceanside, California. His parents divorced at an early age. Makaio’s upbringing is a foundation in who he is and what he experiences. He writes music to “make others feel less alone in their struggles”. Makaio is most praised for his lyrics and the mature content for his age.
His career started as a small gimmick when he was 15; now, close to 19, it’s turning into a passion and a goal. His next single, “Merry Xmas I Guess,” is a vintage-inspired holiday single that will be released on December 19th. He worked with Co-Producer Vinicius Faina, and it is sure to be a great addition to the rising star’s discography. Makaio says he has “Big Plans” for the first quarter of 2026. Make sure to follow his social media to stay up to date on future releases and updates.
“Merry Xmas I Guess” by Makaio Huizar is a melancholic pop/bedroom pop Christmas track that captures how long a year can feel when love, loss, & growing up all collide at once. The first half reflects on falling in and out of love, while the second turns toward grief, change, & the quiet ache the holidays can bring. Soft reverb-kissed vocals & a bittersweet tone, inspired by artists like Conan Gray, give it an intimate winter warmth. Ideal for Sad Christmas, Indie Christmas, sad hour, & tear drop playlists. Makaio’s songwriting approach to the song is about a breakup and growing up all in one. The first verse and chorus describe falling in love and using snow as a reference to someone coming and going with the season, and the second verse and chorus explain his fears of growing up.
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