Maria Petra gained significant attention in 2020 when she released the song "Lonely" on her own label. Since then, Maria has released several singles that have been featured on P1, P3, and P13 radio stations. Her music has amassed over 28 million streams in total. She has performed on major stages and at festivals. Maria Petra draws inspiration from artists such as Kacey Musgraves, Lizzy McAlpine, and Phoebe Bridgers, delivering a modern country sound with elements of folk, pop, and indie.

Maria Petra delivers a solid live show with some of Norway's finest musicians, who also perform with artists like SKAAR, Astrid S, and Maria Mena. Maria and her band provide a high-quality show where musical performance takes center stage. She has the ability to create an emotional connection between herself and the audience.