Mae Muller steps into her independent era with My Island-her most unfiltered and vibrant release to date, overflowing with confidence, creative freedom, and fierce self-expression.

After a whirlwind rise to pop stardom thanks to Platinum certified hit Better Days with Neiked and Polo G, representing the UK at Eurovision with I Wrote a Song and her fiery 2023 debut album Sorry I'm Late, Mae hit the pause button.

Stepping back from the noise, she chose to reconnect with music on her own terms-chasing joy and authenticity, determined to rediscover the joy in music for herself.

Not having a label has forced me to trust myself, which is a really powerful tool.

My Island is the exhilarating result of that introspective journey-a celebration of solitude, self-trust and sonic playfulness.

The EP’s title track, My Island sets the tone-both literal and metaphorical. “It’s isolated, but safe. It might not be perfect, but it’s mine and I’m keeping it afloat,” Mae explains.

From the camp-pop euphoria of Hello Kitty to the flirty, drum & bass-tinged Touch Me City (Lily Allen Vibes), each song reflects a different facet of Mae’s rediscovered artistry.

Track four, In My Head (I Hate It Here), is Mae at her most lyrically vulnerable, capturing the overthinking spiral of anxiety and self-perception (relatable asf) and again could easily be a Lily Allen track-in the best way!

The EP closes with the anthemic Breakaway, her danceable comeback single released earlier this year which has already struck a deep chord with fans online.

Whilst My Island is deeply personal, it's designed to be shared, felt, and danced to.

I want people to feel the joy. Because that’s what it’s been for me-finding the joy again.

With My Island, Mae Muller invites us into her world-not just to hear her story, but to move through it, to connect and to celebrate what it means to start again….

My Island is on all streaming platforms now, share your thoughts in the comments section below and start or join the convo!🗣️👇🏻

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Dale Melita
Scene's head pop critic/pop culture enthusiast, sliving in Brighton. Since 2021 I've written a silly monthly column, sometimes interview artists, sometimes review theatre & listen to pop music daily!

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