INTERVIEW Christy Quilliam
LIVE PHOTOGRAPHY Ruby Boland
PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHY David K Shields
HAIR & MAKEUP Annette McKenzie
Having spent most of her early writing days in her bedroom alone, it wasn’t until working with a band and performing that May-a understood the far-reaching implications that her lyrics could have – the realisation that perception and context would affect not only her listeners, but also those she was singing about. We caught up with the Aussie singer/songwriter in her home town before she jetted off to L.A to wrap up her highly anticipated debut album.
GIVING everything as a singer/songwriter can be exhausting when you’re trying to record and find what you want to say. I’m definitely focused on trying to be more of a reflection of the world around me. MAY-A
Lean on your community, everyone in this industry goes through so much shit, reach out to someone you admire, and they might actually respond. Make connections, ask questions, and start building a team to support you.
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