The May Project
The May Project

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About

 
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Shimmering dreamscapes dipping tentative toes every now and again into the icy waters of a black-as-tar night

 

The May Project is the musical branch of Auckland-based multidisciplinary artist Katie Brown.

Ethereal, layered vocals with intricate harmonies (inspired by Katie's background in choral and classical music) floating on a bed of layered, percussive and textural synths, guitars and beats form the backbone of The May Project's sound. 

To date, The May Project has been steadily releasing tracks either in conjunction with collections by Etta Every (Katie's fashion label), or as part of projects by The Every Conservatoire (a collective formed by Katie for conceptual, story-driven creative explorations). 

The releases have been regularly playlisted on various student stations across New Zealand.

 

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ELPIS RELEASE

The Elpis concept, based around the myth of Pandora’s Box and released in May 2018, consisted of The May Project’s debut album ‘Elpis’ (below), capsule collection by Etta Every, and accompanying novelette. View the whole project on The Every Conservatoire here.

Photography by Yasmine Ganley.

Featuring Katie of The May Project.

 
 
 
 

ELPIS ALBUM 

Written to accompany the Elpis novelette and collection (above)

 

Purchase here

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News

 
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Featured
Solace Featured by AmbientMusicalGenre

AmbientMusicalGenre has featured Solace across their social channels: listen on YouTube below!

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New Two-Track Release: Rescue

Two new Elpis album B-side tracks now released for your listening pleasure!

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Elpis Album is Live!

It's official - Elpis the album and full project are now live! Available on all major platforms. Buy from Bandcamp below, and you'll find it on Spotify, Itunes, and just about everywhere else.

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Elpis Album Available for Pre-order

Good news - our debut album, Elpis, is now available on Bandcamp for pre-order!

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Meet the Producer

Meet Ben Bartlett - an electronica artist-producer-genius who goes by the moniker Vanguard One.

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UnderTheRadar features Rocking and Infinity

UnderTheRadar have done a lovely little write-up on Rocking and Infinity, my two teaser singles for my upcoming album.

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Two New Singles Released

Welcome to the world Infinity and Rocking - two tracks for my upcoming debut album, due for release on May 31st. 

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Playlist for The Every Conservatoire

Here is a midnight-listening playlist I curated for Part Four: Water for The Every Conservatoire. Enjoy!

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Win an Etta Every tee!

These tees are my favourite things to wear - they're oversized, and made from a light white Japanese cotton with a matte black print that softens and fades as it washes. Delicious!

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Video: Lo-Fi Extended Version of 'Clockwork' Now Up on YouTube

Here is a lo-fi take of Clockwork with a nice ambient intro. Enjoy!

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'Bird's Eye View' on Mango Alley's Latest Chillout Compilation

We're thrilled to be included on Mango Alley's latest two-part chillout compilation, featuring on part two, 'Love in an Urban Rush'. It's an excellent downtempo compilation, give it a listen!

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The May Project featured on Undertheradar

Undertheradar has posted a lovely little feature of the Black Blood release - have a read and listen here!

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'What Comes Before' SineRider Remix

SineRider from the States has made a beautiful remix of my little 'What Comes Before' demo.

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Photos from August 12th Show at The Kings Arms

Here are a few snaps from our show at The Kings Arms on August 12th - this was the second in a series of five shows exploring the myth of Pandora's Box.

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"Bird's Eye View" Single Released

New track time - here is 'Bird's Eye View', just scraping in during the last few hours of May (phew)! New Zealand Music Month and all...

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Here's a demo while we're waiting!

Just a quick little something I put together while working on some other new songs - enjoy!

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Etta Every Pop-Up Store!

The May Project is the music that goes with clothing brand Etta Every.

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Photos from the May Project x Etta Every gig

Show shots from The May Project show at The Golden Dawn on Nov 26th - photography by Hone Hernandez.

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"Where Have all the Colours Gone" available on iTunes

Oh look - some colour has popped up over on iTunes. You can go and own it now if you didn't already.

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"Hunter" Single Released

'Hunter' is now live - a new song to act as a teaser for the upcoming May Project x Etta Every concept project release due in early September this year.

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"Where Have all the Colours Gone" Playlisted on 95bFM and RDU

Excited to have the track "Where Have all the Colours Gone" added to Auckland's 95bFM and Christchurch's RDU playlists!

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Part two of 'In the Bunker' with The May Project on The Audience
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Part one of 'In the Bunker' with The May Project on The Audience
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The May Project profiled on The Audience
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Shows

UPCOMING

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The May Project at Festival One

The May Project will be playing Festival One at Hamilton’s Mystery Creek over the Auckland Anniversary Weekend at the end of January 2019.

PAST

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The May Project with Vanguard One & Totems at The Golden Dawn

The Every Conservatoire presents The May Project with Vanguard One for Part Four: Water, with DJ set by Totems

The May Project at the Wine Cellar

Following the release of two new tracks in June, local Auckland act The May Project is performing for the first time this year at The Wine Cellar.

The Every Conservatoire and Etta Every Present Part Two: Fire

The Every Conservatoire and Etta Every Present Part Two: Fire

‘Part Two: Fire’ is the second in a five-part series exploring the Pandora’s Box myth through music, clothing and the arts. 

 

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Contact

 
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The May Project is based in Auckland, New Zealand

For bookings and enquiries, email katie@themayproject.com


+64 21 506 336

 
 
 
 
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