Mae Stephens releases debut EP, 'Securely Insecure' -

Mae Stephens releases debut EP, ‘Securely Insecure’. it’s a record full of poignantly candid lyricism and heartstring-pulling melodies, showcasing Mae’s incredible vocal skills and taking influence from artists like Sigrid, Florence and The Machine and US singer-songwriter Cody Fry as it shares reflections on self-discovery and overcoming adversity.

“I think it’s time to share a piece of the real Mae with you…”

– Mae Stephens

Introducing another side to Mae’s musical prowess, the EP departs from the bright, infectious sound that introduced her as one of pop’s most promising new names, returning to the songwriter’s palette she drew from before her big break.

‘Securely Insecure’ follows a big start to the year for Mae, which saw her named as one of VEVO’s ‘Artists To Watch’ for 2024. The young star has accumulated over 10 million monthly listeners on Spotify and has racked up impressive accolades along the way, with ‘If We Ever Broke Up’ achieving Gold status in both the UK and US.

It was only 18 months ago that Mae Stephens was finding solace and sanctuary in her music-making between working shifts at her local Asda. A songwriter since the age of twelve, she had used music to guide her through the hardships of teenage life and her own mental health journey, pouring her heart out in emotional, impactful songs penned on her nan’s old piano.

The new track, ‘You Don’t Remember Me,’ was sparked by a conversation about Mae recognising her childhood bullies on the street and the feelings of dread that come with them. “I realised that it’s such a universal thing, feeling that fear of being put back into that mindset from such a distressing time,” Mae says. “I hope those of you who can identify with that feeling can find solace in knowing that someone out here understands. You are not alone.”

Across ‘Securely Insecure’, Mae tackles themes of identity, trauma, and self-discovery, sharing her thoughts and experiences in these songs as a means for her to move on to a new chapter in her life. Although the record is tied to the cruel bullying she experienced at school, it contains the universally relatable feelings that come with confronting the scars of your past and searching for identity and authenticity.

Along with three original new songs, ‘Securely Insecure’ also includes a cover of Kings Of Leon’s ‘Use Somebody’.