Little May is a Sydney, Australia-based folk, indie pop and pop group formed in 2012. The act is associated with three women from Sydney and is active until 2019. Its members include Annie Hamilton; the group is originally built around Annie Hamilton, Liz Drummond and Hannah Field.

Overview

Little May makes indie-folk and pop songs built around layered harmonies, guitar-driven arrangements and songwriting that emphasises narrative detail. The group emerges from the collaboration of three friends and develops a reputation for intricate vocal work and melodic writing.

Performances and activity

The band appears at Secret Garden Festival in 2013 and performs at the Australia Music Prize PRE-AMP function. It also shares stages with Dustin Tebbutt and plays a sold-out headline show in Sydney.

Releases and recording

Little May releases a debut EP in late 2013. The single Hide comes from that EP and follows the earlier single Boardwalks. Hide is recorded and produced by Sam Thomlinson and Michael McGlynn, mixed by Michael McGlynn at Vienna People Studios, and mastered by William Bowden at King Willy Sound.

Musical influences

The group draws inspiration from Fleetwood Mac, Mumford & Sons and Local Natives, and also aligns itself with female folk artists such as Julia Stone and Holly Throsby.