May-a

Maya Cumming (born 2001), known professionally as May-a (stylised in all caps[2]), is an Australian singer-songwriter from Sydney, New South Wales.[3]

"All Girls Aren't the Same" redirects here. Not to be confused with All Girls Are the Same.

May-a
Birth nameMaya Cumming
Born (2001-08-24) 24 August 2001
Sydney, Australia[1]
OriginSydney, Australia
Occupation(s)
  • Singer
  • songwriter
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • guitar
Years active2019–present
LabelsAtlantic RecordsSony Music Australia[2]
Websitewww.may-amusic.com

On 2 February 2022, Cumming was featured on the single "Say Nothing", a collaboration with Australian electronic musician and producer Flume.

Early life

May-a grew up in Byron Bay, having spent most of her youth there before moving to Sydney at age 13.[4][5] Whilst living in Byron Bay she competed in songwriting competitions, and performed street busking around the ages of 11 to 14.[6][7] She started out posting videos on YouTube under the username Heyit'smaya.[8]

Prior to discovering her attraction to women, May-a stated she was in a "super awkward" relationship with a boy that inspired her song "Apricots".[9]

Career

Maya toured with Wafia and signed with Sony Music Australia in 2020.[10][11][12]

Her debut EP, Don't Kiss Ur Friends, was released on 6 August 2021. The EP debuted at number 31 on the ARIA Charts.[13]

Discography

Extended plays
List of EPs, with release date and label shown
Title EP details Peak chart positions
AUS
[14]
Don't Kiss Ur Friends 31

As lead artist
List of singles, with year released and album name shown
Title Year Album
"Fool's Paradise" 2019 Non-album singles
"All Girls Aren't the Same"
"Green" 2020
"Apricots"[1] Don't Kiss Ur Friends
"Time I Love to Waste" 2021
"Swing of Things"[15]
"Central Station"[16]
"Talk"
(with Budjerah)[17]		 TBA
"Junk Truck Head Fuck"
(with DMA's)[18]		 I Love You Unconditionally, Sure Am Going to Miss You
List of singles, with year released, selected chart positions, and album name shown
Title Year Peak chart positions Album
AUS
[19]		 NZ
Hot
[20]		 US
Dance
[21]
"Say Nothing"
(Flume featuring May-a)		 2022 16512 Palaces

Awards and nominations

ARIA Music Awards

The ARIA Music Awards is an annual ceremony presented by Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA), which recognise excellence, innovation, and achievement across all genres of the music of Australia. They commenced in 1987.

Year Nominee / work Award Result Ref.
2021Don't Kiss Ur FriendsBreakthrough ArtistNominated [22]

Rolling Stone Australia Awards

The Rolling Stone Australia Awards are awarded annually in January or February by the Australian edition of Rolling Stone magazine for outstanding contributions to popular culture in the previous year.[23]

Year Nominee / work Award Result Ref.
2022 May-a Best New Artist Won [24]

Vanda & Young Global Songwriting Competition

The Vanda & Young Global Songwriting Competition is an annual competition that "acknowledges great songwriting whilst supporting and raising money for Nordoff-Robbins" and is coordinated by Albert Music and APRA AMCOS. It commenced in 2009.[25]

Year Nominee / work Award Result Ref.
2021 "Time I Love to Waste" Vanda & Young Global Songwriting Competition 3rd [26]

References
  1. Langford, Jackson (6 October 2020). "May-a unveils her new single, 'Apricots'". NME Australia. Archived from the original on 25 October 2020. Retrieved 21 May 2021.
  2. Challenor, Jake (7 October 2020). "MAY-A signs with Sony Music, drops new single "Apricots"". The Music Network. Retrieved 2 March 2021.
  3. Fuamoli, Sose (7 October 2020). "First Spin: MAY-A's newie sees the artist emerge as a proper pop whiz". Triple J. Retrieved 4 July 2021.
  4. Raza-Sheikh, Zoya (28 July 2021). "Meet MAY-A: the YouTuber turned indie-pop star making unapologetically queer bangers". GAY TIMES. Retrieved 23 February 2022.
  5. Newstead, Al (23 September 2021). "First Play: Future stars Budjerah & MAY-A join forces on suave collab 'Talk'". triple j. Retrieved 23 February 2022.
  6. "Maya Unearthed Feature Artist Green All Girls Arent The Same". triple j. 15 June 2020.
  7. "Apricots May-a Song Interview".
  8. Cahill, Mikey (19 May 2021). "MAY-A: Singer-songwriter parlaying YouTube success into heart-on-sleeve indie pop confessionals". NME. Retrieved 23 February 2022.
  9. Robinson, Kristin (20 October 2020). "MAY-A Tells Her Queer Coming-of-Age Story in "Apricots" Video". Ones to Watch. Retrieved 14 September 2021.
  10. "Making Waves Radio Plays Tiktok Youtube Maya Mia Headon Tyne".
  11. "Wafia 170 Russell Guido Farnell".
  12. Brandle, Lars (7 October 2020). "Sony Music Signs Hotly Tipped Youngser May-a". The Industry Observer.
  13. "Billie Eilish holds ARIA Charts #1 album for second week with Happier Than Ever". ARIA Charts. 13 August 2021. Retrieved 14 August 2021.
  14. "ARIA Top 50 Albums Chart". Australian Recording Industry Association. 16 August 2021. Retrieved 13 August 2021.
  15. Langford, Jackson (20 May 2021). "Listen to May-a's raw new single 'Swing of Things'". NME Australia. Archived from the original on 20 May 2021. Retrieved 21 May 2021.
  16. "MAY-A - Central Station [Official Music Video]". YouTube. 5 August 2021. Retrieved 7 August 2021.
  17. Triscari, Caleb (23 September 2021). "Budjerah joins forces with MAY-A on new pop single "Talk"". NME Australia. Retrieved 25 September 2021.
  18. "DMA's link up with MAY-A for "Junk Truck Head Fuck" rework". NME Australia. 17 December 2021. Retrieved 19 December 2021.
  19. "ARIA Top 50 Singles Chart". Australian Recording Industry Association. 14 February 2022. Retrieved 11 February 2022.
  20. "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. 14 February 2022. Retrieved 12 February 2022.
  21. "Flume Chart History (Hot Dance/Electronic Songs)". Billboard. 19 February 2022. Retrieved 16 February 2022.
  22. Kelly, Vivienne (20 October 2021). "ARIA Awards nominees revealed: Amy Shark & Genesis Owusu lead the charge". The Music Network. Archived from the original on 20 October 2021. Retrieved 24 October 2021.
  23. Barnes, Amelia (5 December 2011). "Rolling Stone Magazine Australia announces 3rd annual awards event". The AU Review. Archived from the original on 8 August 2016. Retrieved 5 March 2021.
  24. "Have Your Say in This Year's Rolling Stone Australia Reader's Choice Award". au.rollingstone.com. 17 January 2022. Retrieved 17 February 2022.
  25. "About the Vanda Young Global Song Writing Competition". APRA AMCOS. Retrieved 12 March 2021.
  26. "Genesis Owusu wins 2021 Vanda & Young Global Songwriting Competition". The Music Network. 10 March 2022. Retrieved 14 March 2022.
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