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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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Reviews / Live
Live Review: Abbe May, Kucka, Rum Jungle
"Abbe May’s entrance was welcomed by ecstatic applause from the crowd; her stage presence could only be described as captivating."
Reviews / Live
Live Review: Abbe May, Mathas, Kucka, DJ Rex Monsoon
The crowd were ecstatic with her performance and she rounded off what was a fantastic night of homegrown live music exceptionally.
News / Music
Abbe May Announces Final Shows For 2013
She's capping off a stellar year in style
Reviews / Album
Album Review: Abbe May - Kiss My Apocalypse
This could have been one seriously great album but this time it doesn’t quite hit the mark.
Reviews / Album
Album Review: Abbe May - Kiss My Apocalypse
With production from Sam Ford (Pond), Abbe May has turned out a thought-provoking and hugely provocative album. The ballsy, I’ll-do-what-I-want approach suits her.
News / Music
Abbe May: 'Rock Chick Is The Most Offensive Term'
She's more friendly than fierce
Features / Music
Mayday
"I have a tendency to write down song titles before I actually write down the songs. I’m also a big fan of puns and humorous couplings of words and things like that."
Features / Music
Abbe May
Let's Get Metaphysical
"I like the element of surprise and if I get bored with this, then I will move on again. I’ve never been in the game to make a million bucks and live on an island with Rhianna."
Reviews / Album
Album Review: Abbe May - Kiss My Apocalypse
In terms of immediate appeal, May has been able to inject every hum, sigh or murmur on the album with this dark yet charming sex appeal.
Features / Music
Hell Hath No Fury
"I live a very internal world, y’know, I don’t really care where I am I’m always existing within this space y’know, it’s an internal space."
News / Music
Judges, Past Winners Reveal Stories Behind APRA’s Development Awards
Gotye, Abbe May, Laura Jean and more open up
Reviews / Live
Live Review: Abbe May - Mojo's Bar
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