Abbe May

Abbe May
May is singing into a microphone on its stand. Her should length hair is brown and the fringe covers her eyes. She stares forward, wearing a brown sleeved tee-shirt with a design printed on front. Stage lights are visible behind and above her.
May in August 2008
Background information
Birth nameAbbe Joanna May
Born (1983-07-19) 19 July 1983 (age 41)
Subiaco, Western Australia, Australia
OriginBunbury, Western Australia, Australia
GenresRock, dance, electronic, pop
Occupation(s)Singer-songwriter, musician, human rights campaigner
Instrument(s)Bass guitar, guitar, synthesiser, vocals
Years active2000–present
LabelsIndependent
Websiteabbemay.com

Abbe Joanna May (born 19 July 1983) is an Australian singer-songwriter, musician and human rights campaigner. From 2002 she pursued her music career in Perth-based groups, The Fuzz, Abbe May and the Rockin' Pneumonia, and The Devil & Abbe May. In 2010 she began to perform as Abbe May and released her solo album, Design Desire, in July 2011. She followed with Kiss My Apocalypse in May 2013. At the ARIA Music Awards of 2013, May was nominated for Best Female Artist for her album. May has been nominated for a total 27 (winning 21) West Australian Music Industry awards since 2008.