Mae Stephens announces her debut EP, Securely Insecure

Lead single "Small Town Syndrome" details feeling like you’re stuck in a goldfish bowl of a community where everyone knows the ins and outs of your life.

“It’s about being in a small town and everyone knowing everyone’s business,” Mae explains. “The lyrics tell you how I was hiding behind walls, putting on a brave face while feeling the weight of gossip and judgment. The chorus reflects the struggle to find a way out of this, resonating with anyone who's ever felt stuck and misunderstood in a close-knit community. The song's main theme is really of those dreaming of escape and new beginnings.”

Across the EP, 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.

"Securely Insecure" follows a big start to the year for Mae Stephens, which saw her named as one of VEVO’s ‘Artists To Watch’ for 2024.

Tracklist:

1. Small Town Syndrome
2. You Don’t Remember Me
3. Stranger
4. Use Somebody