Heather Mae isn’t just writing songs—she’s writing revolutions. A genre-defying artist-activist, she fuses the storytelling depth of folk, the grit of alternative rock, and the infectious hooks of indie pop to craft anthems for the outsiders, the survivors, and the seekers of radical joy. Her music is an unflinching mirror reflecting the raw realities of mental health, queer liberation, survivor empowerment, and the fight for justice.

With a decade-long touring career and performances at renowned venues like Joe’s Pub, The Triple Door, and Swallow Hill, Mae has built a devoted fanbase through her unapologetic vulnerability and electrifying stage presence. Her live shows—an almost one-woman blend of musical prowess and theatrical storytelling—are laced with humor, moxie, and gut-punching truth. These shows are not passive performances—they are participatory, vulnerable, and fiercely alive; an invitation to remember your worth, reclaim your voice, and know you are not alone.

In 2025, Mae released WHAT THEY HID FROM ME and kiss & tell, a groundbreaking double album project that marks a bold return after years of transformation. Both records dive into the pain of unlearning, the fire of self-discovery, and the freedom of living with whole-hearted authenticity. Brought to life by an all-women and nonbinary creative team in Nashville, the albums signal a powerful shift in both sound and structure for the ever-evolving SONGWRITER.

But in each of her evolutions, Mae’s commitment to shifting the industry’s gender imbalance is a foundation, not a footnote. Every sound, story, and show is a declaration of belonging—of what’s possible when historically sidelined voices are given the reins.

Mae’s songs are a love letter to the misfits, an effervescent affirmation for the weary, and a dauntless refusal to be erased. For anyone who’s been told to quiet down, Mae’s music is both a fist in the air and a hanD holding yourS through the fray. 

With every show and every chorus, she reminds us:

we’re still here.

we’re still loud.

and we’re not going anywhere.