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Abbe May

Abbe May

Abbe Joanna May (born 19 July 1983) is an Australian singer-songwriter, musician and human rights campaigner. From 2002 she pursued her music career in Perth-based groups, The Fuzz, Abbe May and the Rockin' Pneumonia, and The Devil & Abbe May. In 2010 she began to perform as Abbe May and released her solo album, Design Desire, in July 2011. She followed with Kiss My Apocalypse in May 2013. At the ARIA Music Awards of 2013, May was nominated for Best Female Artist for her album. May has been nominated for a total 27 (winning 21) West Australian Music Industry awards since 2008.

Albums

2008 Howl & Moan
2011 Design Desire
2013 Kiss My Apocalypse
2018 Fruit
2021 A (live) Alone With You
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Latest Articles

Features / Music
Abbe May
Abbe May: 'I Do Think It Is Rather Wise To Have A Sense Of Humour About It All'
The power-chord princess talked about her new single, Clam Rattler, her pet Tuxedo Winnie, and a different type of cat…
Features / Music
Celebrating The Impacts Of Aus Artists Igniting Queer Pride - Part 2
Honouring the songs, stories, faces and voices who have helped us let our pride shine.
Features / Music
Live Sessions: Abbe May - Railroad Song
We're teaming up with our pals at Tipple to present a series of #LiveSessions including some of Perth's best musicians. Next up, Abbe May..
Reviews / Live
Live Review: Abbe May, Alexis Naylor, Kozo, Zola Li
"Open Minds Music and Freo Social have managed to create something wonderful here."
News / Music
Abbe May Releases Lead Single From Sixth Album
"My breakdown was ultimately a breakthrough."
Reviews / Live
Live Review: The Preatures, Abbe May
“Tonight is less about the schtick and more about the songs."
News / Music
Abbe May To Headline Women's Fest Freo 2019
Happening next month!
News / Music
Abbe May, Downsyde & More Lead Hidden Treasures 2018 Line-up
Returning to Fremantle in winter.
News / Music
Abbe May Leads In The Pines 2018 Final Line-up Announcement
More acts added to the iconic WA event
Reviews / Live
Live Review: Abbe May, Particles
"No matter what you fuck up, I fucked it up more than you ever could."
Reviews / Live
Live Review: Abbe May's Clam Jam
"[May] dropping to her knees during opener 'Like Me Like I Like You' and released a fierce and polished solo on her black Gibson that sent shockwaves into the auditorium."
Features / Music
The Dangerous After-Effects Of The Postal Vote & The Incredible Strength Of 'Being Loved'
"I really think Turnbull was a bit of a cunt about that, frankly."