“I Am Enough” is an ode to body positivity and breaking away from self-imposed affliction to fit into what society defines as beautiful.
The incredibly talented queer folk pop artist Heather Mae returns Friday June 10 with her new EP. The Virginia-born artist caught the critics’ attention with her last record, “One Year of Songs.”
The new 5-song collection entitled, I AM ENOUGH is a bold breakout from Heather’s earlier work as a folk singer-songwriter strumming a ukulele. Mae incorporates her own interesting indie-pop sound with her musical take on subjects including LGBTQ discrimination, gender stereotypes, body image, mental health issues, Black Lives Matter movement and the June SCOTUS ruling on marriage equality.
Mae seeks to write music for those in need of an anthem and doesn’t shy away from covering topics not often heard in pop music.
When creating the album, Heather was inspired by the health challenges she faced when she almost lost her voice.
The title track "I Am Enough" is an ode to body positivity and breaking away from self-imposed affliction to fit into what society defines as beautiful.
Heather says about her record, “I see this record as a platform for change. Pop music with a mission. I am inspired by artists who are able to combine both. When I was told I would never sing again I went through a very introspective time. It was having to sit in silence that changed me. I hadn’t ever used my voice for good and that became my mantra as I recovered.”
I AM ENOUGH also includes songs that are reflections of Mae’s experience of publicly coming out and the relief associated with finding acceptance and love.
Heather will kick off the release of her new EP on Saturday June 11 at the popular Jammin' Java in Vienna, Virginia. She will also be playing the Kerrville Folk Festival in early summer.
Watch the video for "I Am Enough" below!
I AM ENOUGH will be available on iTunes on Friday June 10, 2016.