Heather Mae isn’t just writing songs—she’s writing revolutions. A genre-defying artist-activist, she fuses the grit of alternative rock, the infectious hooks of indie pop, and the storytelling depth of folk 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.

In 2025, Mae released WHAT THEY HID FROM ME (alternative) and kiss & tell (pop), a groundbreaking double album project that marks a bold return after years of transformation. These records dive into the pain of unlearning, the fire of self-discovery, and the freedom of living unapologetically. Brought to life by an all-women and nonbinary creative team in Nashville, the albums signal a powerful shift in both sound and structure.

Visceral, unfiltered, and deeply introspective, WHAT THEY HID FROM ME is Mae’s most revealing work yet. Produced by ZDAN and featuring an all-female band—including Grammy winner Allison Russell and the powerhouse duo SistaStrings—the album explores religious trauma, survival, and resilience. "What I Know Now" is a gut-wrenching survivor anthem that unpacks consent and self-blame, while "All’s Not Lost" transforms the daily battle with depression into a folk-rock catharsis. "Black Lives Do" is a searing call for racial justice, written from the perspective of someone whose partner is Black. With a fierce blend of Americana, alt-rock, and storytelling, WHAT THEY HID FROM ME confronts the past with clarity and courage.

If WHAT THEY HID FROM ME is the reckoning, kiss & tell is the radiant aftermath. Co-produced by Mae and Nashville’s pop mastermind Lollies (Timbaland, Hayley Williams), the album is a celebration of queer joy and unapologetic love. "take it slow" drips with R&B-infused sensuality featuring a rap verse from ATL’s Yani B Fly, while "shook" and "ode to joy" explode with hands-in-the-air euphoria. The breakout single, "Kissing Girls," released in June 2024, is both a bi-anthem and a love letter to LGBTQ+ folks who grew up in spaces where their queerness wasn’t an option.

Mae isn’t just releasing music—she’s reshaping the space around it. Every note, every lyric, every decision is an act of resistance in an industry that continues to sideline marginalized voices. These records aren’t just albums—they’re declarations.

With WHAT THEY HID FROM ME and kiss & tell, Mae plants a flag: for the misfits, the lovers, the fighters. For anyone who’s been told to quiet down. Her music is a fist in the air and a hand on your back. And with every show, every chorus, she reminds us:

we’re still here.

We’re still loud.

And we’re not going anywhere.