Little May is an Australian folk band. Little May was founded in 2012 in Sydney by singer Hannah Field with guitarists Liz Drummond and Annie Hamilton. The band has taken inspiration from music by The National and alt-J.[1] After various performances in the Sydney area, the band released a self-titled EP in 2014, which they had been working on for two years.[1] In 2015, the duo worked on their debut album in New York City. The album was produced by Aaron Dessner of The National. To support the release of the album, the band went on an extensive tour through Europe, aided by bass keyboard player Mark Harding and drummer Cat Hunter.[1] On 20 June 2015, the band performed in Netherlands on Best Kept Secret in Hilvarenbeek.[2] On 9 October 2015 the album "For the company" was released. Dessner, who appeared on the album on various instruments, was credited on three tracks as a co-writer. A week after the release of the album the band played in Paradiso Amsterdam.[3]

Little May
Background information
OriginSydney, Australia
GenresFolk, indiepop
Years active2012–2019
LabelsDew Process, Universal Music Group
MembersHannah Field, Liz Drummond
Past membersAnnie Hamilton
Websitelittlemaymusic.com

Current members

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  • Hannah Field – vocals
  • Liz Drummond – guitar and vocals

Previous members

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  • Annie Hamilton – guitar and vocals (2012–2018)

Live musicians

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  • Mark Harding – bass guitar and keyboard
  • Cat Hunter – drums and percussion

Discography

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Albums

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List of albums
Title Details
For the Company
  • Released: 2015[4]
  • Label: Dew Process (DEW9000797)
  • Formats: CD, LP, digital
Blame My Body
  • Released: 2018[5][6][7]
  • Label: Dew Process (DEW9001131)
  • Formats: CD, LP, digital

Extended Plays

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List of EPs
Title Details
Little May
  • Released: 2014
  • Label: Dew Process (DEW9000712)
  • Formats: CD, LP, digital

Certified songs

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List of charted songs, with certifications
Title Year Chart positions Certifications Album
AUS
"Boardwalks" 2015 For the Company

References

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  1. ^ a b c Sophie Diver (4 February 2016). "Interview Little May". The Girls Are. Retrieved 10 September 2016.
  2. ^ "No fewer than 53 names for Best Kept Secret 2015". 99 Festivals. 4 February 2016. Retrieved 10 September 2016.
  3. ^ "Tuesday, October 13, 2015: Little May". Paradiso. Retrieved 10 September 2016.
  4. ^ Stafford, Andrew (22 October 2015). "Little May: For the Company review – samey indie rock with minor flourishes". The Guardian. Retrieved 20 July 2019.
  5. ^ Condon, Dan (29 April 2019). "Little May – Blame My Body". Double J. Retrieved 20 July 2019.
  6. ^ "Five Minutes With Little May". PILERATS. Retrieved 20 July 2019.
  7. ^ "Hannah Field Talks Little May's Rebirth As A Duo & Exploring A 'Bolder Sound' On Their New Album". Music Feeds. 21 December 2018. Retrieved 20 July 2019.
  8. ^ "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2022 Singles" (PDF). Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved 7 March 2022.