Heather Mae ○ All I Wanna Do

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SINGLE ○ Heather Mae, the acclaimed social justice singer-songwriter, fearlessly bares her soul in her music, creating an intimate space of shared vulnerability for her listeners. Her unbridled honesty, both on and off stage, has cultivated a devoted fanbase and garnered recognition, including accolades like the winner of the Rocky Mountain Folks Fest Songwriter Showcase and Northeast Regional Folk Alliance Artist-Activist of the Year award.

The songwriter is finally telling her coming out story. It's a narrative shared by many queer individuals, especially those from southern, conservative, or religious backgrounds.

Mae remembers her first kiss, her first love, her first heartbreak—each with a girl. Despite her truth, Maedidn’t come out to the world, or herself, until she was 25 years old. Now based in Nashville, TN, far from her hometown outside DC, Mae channels her experience into her vibrant new single, 'Kissing Girls,' by asking, "Why didn’t I know I was queer until I grew up?"

'Kissing Girls' celebrates not only queer joy but also pays a heartfelt tribute to the transgender community—highlighting the journey of transitioning and the steadfast love of supportive partners.

"A bisexual love song for people who have loved or been loved by someone who was transgender. We deserve to hear our love songs on the radio, too."

Co-produced by Mae and the renowned Lollies (Timbaland, Hayley Williams), 'Kissing Girls' features the electric talents of Nashville guitar witch Marshall Biever, mixing skills by artist-engineer Liv Lombardi, and mastering by the distinguished Piper Payne. With its blend of nostalgic and modern pop sounds, 'Kissing Girls' is the Pop sonic representation of queer liberation.

And while it is sure to be a must-add on every 2024 Pride playlist, 'Kissing Girls' is part of a groundbreaking dual album release scheduled for 2025 (Mae’s other record explores her Indie-Alternative side). Both projects are a triumphant declaration of Mae’s commitment to diversity and inclusion, created entirely by two teams of women and nonbinary folks—comprising mostly LGBTQ+ individuals based in Nashville.

Both records funded by a passionate and supportive fan base through a successful $52,000 Kickstarter campaign, 'Kissing Girls' is the second single release off her upcoming Pop album and a beautiful synopsis of what is to come from Mae: resistance in the form of big, loud queer joy.

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The third single 'All I Wanna Do' is an alt pop banger influenced by the story in the Bible about Naomi and Ruth. Heather confides, "Ruth's unwavering loyalty to Naomi, saying, 'Where you go, I will go,' is often seen by lesbians as a rare biblical example of sapphic love. Growing up, I knew these stories well, but compulsory heteronormativity and the purity movement made me invalidate my own queerness.

Despite my early crushes and kisses with girls, I thought I was straight because I also liked boys. Those 'Naomis' in my life were just friends in my eyes. 'All I Wanna Do' celebrates those hidden sapphic connections, honoring the love that was always there, even when we couldn't fully see it.”

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