Mae Mae
Mae Mae is incredible. I was hoping to discover new music that inspires me and listening to Mae Mae’s new single definitely gave me the inspiration I needed. “Peach” came out at the right time. It is is a breath of fresh air. It’s the new music I needed.
Make sure to check it out !
”Peach” is now available everywhere.
Photo credit: John Harzan
Introduce yourself - what's the story of Mae Mae?
Originally from Atlanta, my family calls me Mae Mae.
When did you know you had to be an artist and release your original music?
When I was 13 and heard Brandi Carlile for the first time.
Who was the first person to ever believe in you?
My guitar teacher, Chris Morgan.
"Peach" is your new single - what's the inspiration behind this single?
I wrote Peach trying to sort through my feelings on growing up in the south. On one hand, I’ve always felt a sense of pride in my upbringing. There’s a charm about the people and communities that I realize now is hard to come by. On the other hand, there’s a lot about the south that I'd prefer to leave behind. I struggle with missing it, and simultaneously wanting to get as far away as possible from it.
Could you describe the songwriting/production process for this song? Who helped you create it?
I wrote this song/produced it with Adam Castilla. I remember bringing a few lyrics into the studio for the first verse,"pure fuzzy innocence" and from there we added a bass line that solidified the feeling of the track. The lyrics were all easy to write because the topic of my upbringing was fresh in my mind. I think I finished the lyrics that day.
What's your favorite thing about "Peach?"
The bass line but also the sarcasm.
What can you tell us about the music video?
I shot the video in my parents backyard. It was kinda cool because it was just me, setting up one camera and going for it. Singing about home, at home, felt super cathartic.
What's it like to be a woman in the music industry? What message do you want to give to female artists out there?
I think being a woman in music requires more respect from your peers. That being said, it definitely requires you to work harder and learn quickly about some of the harsh realities that come with being an artist.
My advice would be to trust yourself more, because I think being a woman in music can really mess with your sense of confidence if you're not careful.
What are your thoughts on today's music industry? If you could change one thing, what would it be?
I like that we have access to so many online communities, it makes putting music out a lot easier. But in that same vein, there's a lot of noise to battle with. If I could change something, I think it'd be more live venues and less social media :)
What advice would you give to new artists out there?
Keep your head down and focus on yourself, don't get distracted with what everyone else is doing.
In your opinion, what would make the world a better place?
If everyone went outside more.
What biggest life lessons have you learned so far?
Trust your intuition.
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