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| birth_date = May 23, 1996 (age 20)
| birth_place = [[Bucks County, Pennsylvania]]
| birth_place = [[Bucks County, Pennsylvania]]
| origin = [[Philadelphia]]
| origin = [[Philadelphia]]
| genre = [[Folk rock]], [[Alternative rock]], [[folk music|Folk]]
| occupation = Singer · songwriter
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| occupation = [[Singer]] · [[Songwriter]]
| instruments = Vocals, guitar, piano, [[Bass (instrument)|bass]], [[ukulele]]
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| years_active = 2012–present
| instruments = [[Vocals]], [[guitar]], [[piano]], [[Bass (instrument)|bass]], [[ukulele]]
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| associated_acts = Ben Taylor, [[Livingston Taylor]], [[Joan Osborne]], [[Harry Shearer]], [[Nathaniel Rateliff]], [[Benjamin Francis Leftwich]]
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| years_active = 2012–present
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| website = {{URL|lilymaemusic.com}}
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| associated_acts = [[Ben Taylor (musician)|Ben Taylor]], [[Livingston Taylor]], [[Joan Osborne]], [[Harry Shearer]], [[Nathaniel Rateliff]], [[Benjamin Francis Leftwich]]
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'''Lily Mae Oppenheim''' (born May 23, 1996), known professionally as '''Lily Mae''', is an American singer-songwriter from Philadelphia.
'''Lily Mae Oppenheim''' (born May 23, 1996), known professionally as '''Lily Mae''', is an American singer-songwriter from Philadelphia.

[[File:Lily_Mae_-_Philly_-_5274.jpg|x400px|none|Lily Mae - September 2016]]


==Early life==
==Early life==
Mae was born and raised in [[Bucks County, Pennsylvania]], outside of [[Philadelphia]]. Her father, Tony Oppenheim, is a [[Bass (instrument)|bass]] player, known for his book, ''Slap It! Funk Studies for the Electric Bass'' and her mother, Cathy Block, is a [[songwriter]], who has written songs for [[Diana Ross]], [[Al Jarreau]], [[Kool & the Gang]], and [[Mindless Behavior]], and is a [[music teacher]] at [[Solebury School]] in [[New Hope, Pennsylvania]]. She illustrates her upbringing as "never quiet" and describes early memories of "sitting in my mom’s guitar case...while she played for me."<ref>{{cite web|last1=Gallacher|first1=Alex|title=LILY MAE – EARLY DAYS (REVIEW & INTERVIEW)|url=http://www.folkradio.co.uk/2013/01/lily-mae-early-days-review-interview/|website=Folk Radio UK|publisher=Folk Radio UK|accessdate=January 22, 2013}}</ref>
Mae was born and raised in [[Bucks County, Pennsylvania]], outside of [[Philadelphia]]. Her father, Tony Oppenheim, is a [[Bass (instrument)|bass]] player, known for his book, ''Slap It! Funk Studies for the Electric Bass'' and her mother, Cathy Block, is a songwriter, who has written songs for [[Diana Ross]], [[Al Jarreau]], [[Kool & the Gang]], and [[Mindless Behavior]], and is a music teacher at [[Solebury School]] in [[New Hope, Pennsylvania]]. She illustrates her upbringing as "never quiet" and describes early memories of "sitting in my mom's guitar case...while she played for me."<ref>{{cite web|last1=Gallacher|first1=Alex|title=LILY MAE – EARLY DAYS (REVIEW & INTERVIEW)|url=http://www.folkradio.co.uk/2013/01/lily-mae-early-days-review-interview/|website=Folk Radio UK|date=January 22, 2013 |accessdate=January 22, 2013}}</ref>


Mae attended [[Solebury School]], graduating in 2014, where she held her CD release concert in the school's performing arts center for her debut [[Extended play|EP]], "Early Days" in 2013.<ref>{{cite web|last1=NA|first1=NA|title=Happening Kid: Singer/Songwriter Lily Mae|url=http://bucks.happeningmag.com/happening-kid-lilly-mae/|website=Bucks Happening|publisher=Happenings Media|accessdate=January 18, 2013}}</ref>
Mae attended [[Solebury School]], graduating in 2014, where she held her CD release concert in the school's performing arts center for her debut [[Extended play|EP]], "Early Days" in 2013.<ref>{{cite web|last1=NA|first1=NA|title=Happening Kid: Singer/Songwriter Lily Mae|url=http://bucks.happeningmag.com/happening-kid-lilly-mae/|website=Bucks Happening|date=January 8, 2013 |accessdate=January 18, 2013}}</ref>


==Music career==
==Music career==


===2012 to 2014: ''Early Days EP''===
===2012 to 2014: ''Early Days EP''===
Mae's first release was an acoustic [[Extended play|EP]], "Early Days," which was available for digital download in October 2012. It was subsequently featured as ''New & Noteworthy'' on [[iTunes]]. [[Philadelphia|Philadelphia's]] [[non-commercial]] [[public broadcasting|public]] [[FM broadcasting|FM]] [[radio broadcasting|radio station]], [[WXPN]] gave Mae's debut EP early support.[[WXPN]] host, Helen Leicht chose Mae's debut single, "Early Days," as a Pick of the Day in 2013, which launched Mae into the public eye.<ref>{{cite web|last1=NA|first1=NA|title=Happening Kid: Singer/Songwriter Lily Mae|url=http://bucks.happeningmag.com/happening-kid-lilly-mae/|website=Bucks Happening|publisher=Happenings Media|accessdate=January 18, 2013}}</ref> During this period she appeared on various [[WXPN]] shows as a live guest, including ''the Folk Show with [[Gene Shay]]'', ''Key Studio Sessions'', and ''the Philly Local Show with Helen Leicht''.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Vettese|first1=John|title=The Key Studio Sessions: Lily Mae|url=http://thekey.xpn.org/2013/10/01/the-key-studio-sessions-lily-mae/|website=The Key|publisher=WXPN|accessdate=October 1, 2013}}</ref>
Mae's first release was an acoustic [[Extended play|EP]], "Early Days," which was available for digital download in October 2012. It was subsequently featured as ''New & Noteworthy'' on [[iTunes]]. [[Philadelphia]]'s non-commercial [[public broadcasting|public]] [[FM broadcasting|FM]] [[radio broadcasting|radio station]], [[WXPN]] gave Mae's debut EP early support. [[WXPN]] host, Helen Leicht chose Mae's debut single, "Early Days," as a Pick of the Day in 2013, which launched Mae into the public eye.<ref>{{cite web|last1=NA|first1=NA|title=Happening Kid: Singer/Songwriter Lily Mae|url=http://bucks.happeningmag.com/happening-kid-lilly-mae/|website=Bucks Happening|date=January 8, 2013 |accessdate=January 18, 2013}}</ref> During this period she appeared on various [[WXPN]] shows as a live guest, including ''the Folk Show with [[Gene Shay]]'', ''Key Studio Sessions'', and ''the Philly Local Show with Helen Leicht''.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Vettese|first1=John|title=The Key Studio Sessions: Lily Mae|url=http://thekey.xpn.org/2013/10/01/the-key-studio-sessions-lily-mae/|website=The Key|publisher=WXPN|accessdate=October 1, 2013}}</ref>


From 2012 to 2014 Mae toured in support of [[Joan Osborne]], [[Ben Taylor (musician)|Ben Taylor]], [[Livingston Taylor]], [[Nathaniel Rateliff]], [[Harry Shearer]], and [[Chris Collingwood]]. In 2014, Mae played at [[Firefly Music Festival]] on the coffeehouse stage and [[Philadelphia Folk Festival]] in Helen Leicht's [[WXPN]] showcase.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Hilborn|first1=Adrianna|title=Firefly Music Festival: Day Two Recap|url=http://www.tristateindie.com/firefly-music-festival-day-two-recap/|website=Tri State Indie|accessdate=June 22, 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last1=Firneno|first1=Jack|title=Rising Star|url=https://midweekwire.com/2013/10/09/rising-star/|website=The Midweek Wire|accessdate=October 9, 2013}}</ref>
From 2012 to 2014 Mae toured in support of [[Joan Osborne]], Ben Taylor, [[Livingston Taylor]], [[Nathaniel Rateliff]], [[Harry Shearer]], and [[Chris Collingwood]]. In 2014, Mae played at [[Firefly Music Festival]] on the coffeehouse stage and [[Philadelphia Folk Festival]] in Helen Leicht's [[WXPN]] showcase.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Hilborn|first1=Adrianna|title=Firefly Music Festival: Day Two Recap|url=http://www.tristateindie.com/firefly-music-festival-day-two-recap/|website=Tri State Indie|date=June 22, 2014 |accessdate=June 22, 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last1=Firneno|first1=Jack|title=Rising Star|url=https://midweekwire.com/2013/10/09/rising-star/|website=The Midweek Wire|accessdate=October 9, 2013}}</ref>


===2015 to present: ''Closer''===
===2015 to present: ''Closer''===
In the spring of 2016 it was announced that Mae would release her second EP, "Closer," in the fall. Mae recorded parts of the album in [[London]], [[England]] with [[United Kingdom|British]] [[Record producer|producer]], [[Steve Brown (composer)|Steve Brown]], who previously produced [[Birmingham]] singer-songwriter [[Laura Mvula]] and [[Rumer]]. Brown first became aware of Mae when she submitted to open for Laura Mvula. The rest of the album was recorded stateside and produced by Mae and her father. Mae describes the EP as being "...completely how ''[she]'' heard it in ''[her]'' head" and wrote the songs "...with other instruments in mind," parting from the stripped back style of her debut album.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Firneno|first1=Jack|title=Bucks songwriter Lily Mae to release new EP, play Sellersville Theatre|url=https://midweekwire.com/2016/03/30/wireentertainment-bucks-songwriter-lily-mae-to-release-new-ep-play-sellersville-theatre/|website=The Midweek Wire|accessdate=March 30, 2016}}</ref>
In the spring of 2016 it was announced that Mae would release her second EP, "Closer," in the fall. Mae recorded parts of the album in London, England with British producer, [[Steve Brown (composer)|Steve Brown]], who previously produced [[Birmingham]] singer-songwriter [[Laura Mvula]] and [[Rumer (musician)|Rumer]]. Brown first became aware of Mae when she submitted to open for Laura Mvula. The rest of the album was recorded stateside and produced by Mae and her father. Mae describes the EP as being "...completely how ''[she]'' heard it in ''[her]'' head" and wrote the songs "...with other instruments in mind," parting from the stripped back style of her debut album.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Firneno|first1=Jack|title=Bucks songwriter Lily Mae to release new EP, play Sellersville Theatre|url=https://midweekwire.com/2016/03/30/wireentertainment-bucks-songwriter-lily-mae-to-release-new-ep-play-sellersville-theatre/|website=The Midweek Wire|accessdate=March 30, 2016}}</ref>


Mae shared "Diamond" on [[soundcloud]] for [[International Women's Day]] on March 8, 2016. It was featured on [[WXPN]] that day and has been in rotation since. Mae toured in support of [[Benjamin Francis Leftwich]], [[Bobby Long (musician)|Bobby Long]], [[Ari Hest]], and [[Jay Brannan]] in 2016 and has emerged at the forefront of the [[Philadelphia]] music scene. "Closer" is due out November 11, 2016.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Schneider|first1=Elizabeth|title=Lily Mae, Closer|url=http://www.imposemagazine.com/reviews/lily-mae-closer|website=Impose|publisher=Impose Media|accessdate=September 30, 2016}}</ref>
Mae shared "Diamond" on [[SoundCloud]] for [[International Women's Day]] on March 8, 2016. It was featured on [[WXPN]] that day and has been in rotation since. Mae toured in support of [[Benjamin Francis Leftwich]], [[Bobby Long (musician)|Bobby Long]], [[Ari Hest]], and [[Jay Brannan]] in 2016 and has emerged at the forefront of the [[Philadelphia]] music scene. [[Rookie (magazine)|Rookie Magazine]] premiered the title track of Mae's EP, ''Closer'', on October 25, 2016.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Zetta|first1=Alyson|title=Lily Mae: Closer|url=http://www.rookiemag.com/2016/10/lily-mae-closer/|website=Rookie Magazine|date=October 25, 2016 |publisher=Rookie|accessdate=October 25, 2016}}</ref> ''Closer'' is due out November 11, 2016.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Schneider|first1=Elizabeth|title=Lily Mae, Closer|url=http://www.imposemagazine.com/reviews/lily-mae-closer|website=Impose|date=September 30, 2016 |accessdate=September 30, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last1=Snyder|first1=Chad|title=Lily Mae's "Closer" is a space heater for your ears|url=http://thekey.xpn.org/2016/10/26/lily-mae/|website=The Key|date=October 26, 2016 |publisher=WXPN|accessdate=October 26, 2016}}</ref>


==Discography==
==Discography==
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==External links==
==External links==
* [http://lilymaemusic.com Official Website]
* [http://lilymaemusic.com Official Website]

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Latest revision as of 10:30, 12 September 2024

Lily Mae
Mae in 2016
Background information
Birth nameLily Mae Oppenheim
Born (1996-05-23) May 23, 1996 (age 28)
Bucks County, Pennsylvania
OriginPhiladelphia
GenresFolk rock, Alternative rock, Folk
OccupationSinger · songwriter
InstrumentsVocals, guitar, piano, bass, ukulele
Years active2012–present
Websitelilymaemusic.com

Lily Mae Oppenheim (born May 23, 1996), known professionally as Lily Mae, is an American singer-songwriter from Philadelphia.

Early life

[edit]

Mae was born and raised in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, outside of Philadelphia. Her father, Tony Oppenheim, is a bass player, known for his book, Slap It! Funk Studies for the Electric Bass and her mother, Cathy Block, is a songwriter, who has written songs for Diana Ross, Al Jarreau, Kool & the Gang, and Mindless Behavior, and is a music teacher at Solebury School in New Hope, Pennsylvania. She illustrates her upbringing as "never quiet" and describes early memories of "sitting in my mom's guitar case...while she played for me."[1]

Mae attended Solebury School, graduating in 2014, where she held her CD release concert in the school's performing arts center for her debut EP, "Early Days" in 2013.[2]

Music career

[edit]

2012 to 2014: Early Days EP

[edit]

Mae's first release was an acoustic EP, "Early Days," which was available for digital download in October 2012. It was subsequently featured as New & Noteworthy on iTunes. Philadelphia's non-commercial public FM radio station, WXPN gave Mae's debut EP early support. WXPN host, Helen Leicht chose Mae's debut single, "Early Days," as a Pick of the Day in 2013, which launched Mae into the public eye.[3] During this period she appeared on various WXPN shows as a live guest, including the Folk Show with Gene Shay, Key Studio Sessions, and the Philly Local Show with Helen Leicht.[4]

From 2012 to 2014 Mae toured in support of Joan Osborne, Ben Taylor, Livingston Taylor, Nathaniel Rateliff, Harry Shearer, and Chris Collingwood. In 2014, Mae played at Firefly Music Festival on the coffeehouse stage and Philadelphia Folk Festival in Helen Leicht's WXPN showcase.[5][6]

2015 to present: Closer

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In the spring of 2016 it was announced that Mae would release her second EP, "Closer," in the fall. Mae recorded parts of the album in London, England with British producer, Steve Brown, who previously produced Birmingham singer-songwriter Laura Mvula and Rumer. Brown first became aware of Mae when she submitted to open for Laura Mvula. The rest of the album was recorded stateside and produced by Mae and her father. Mae describes the EP as being "...completely how [she] heard it in [her] head" and wrote the songs "...with other instruments in mind," parting from the stripped back style of her debut album.[7]

Mae shared "Diamond" on SoundCloud for International Women's Day on March 8, 2016. It was featured on WXPN that day and has been in rotation since. Mae toured in support of Benjamin Francis Leftwich, Bobby Long, Ari Hest, and Jay Brannan in 2016 and has emerged at the forefront of the Philadelphia music scene. Rookie Magazine premiered the title track of Mae's EP, Closer, on October 25, 2016.[8] Closer is due out November 11, 2016.[9][10]

Discography

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Extended plays

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  • Early Days (2012)
  • Closer (2016)

References

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  1. ^ Gallacher, Alex (January 22, 2013). "LILY MAE – EARLY DAYS (REVIEW & INTERVIEW)". Folk Radio UK. Retrieved January 22, 2013.
  2. ^ NA, NA (January 8, 2013). "Happening Kid: Singer/Songwriter Lily Mae". Bucks Happening. Retrieved January 18, 2013.
  3. ^ NA, NA (January 8, 2013). "Happening Kid: Singer/Songwriter Lily Mae". Bucks Happening. Retrieved January 18, 2013.
  4. ^ Vettese, John. "The Key Studio Sessions: Lily Mae". The Key. WXPN. Retrieved October 1, 2013.
  5. ^ Hilborn, Adrianna (June 22, 2014). "Firefly Music Festival: Day Two Recap". Tri State Indie. Retrieved June 22, 2014.
  6. ^ Firneno, Jack. "Rising Star". The Midweek Wire. Retrieved October 9, 2013.
  7. ^ Firneno, Jack. "Bucks songwriter Lily Mae to release new EP, play Sellersville Theatre". The Midweek Wire. Retrieved March 30, 2016.
  8. ^ Zetta, Alyson (October 25, 2016). "Lily Mae: Closer". Rookie Magazine. Rookie. Retrieved October 25, 2016.
  9. ^ Schneider, Elizabeth (September 30, 2016). "Lily Mae, Closer". Impose. Retrieved September 30, 2016.
  10. ^ Snyder, Chad (October 26, 2016). "Lily Mae's "Closer" is a space heater for your ears". The Key. WXPN. Retrieved October 26, 2016.
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