As one of Ireland’s most exciting electronic artists, Choice Music Prize-nominated Elaine Mai returns with second album For Us, out on now, a striking glimpse into her evolving sonic world.
Mai will play a headline show in the Button Factory on 25th October, with tickets on sale now from Eventbrite, HERE.
In parallel with releasing For Us, Mai is also developing a series of one-day production focused workshops supported by the Arts Council. Drawing from mentorships with UK producers Shadow Child and David Phelan, these sessions will share skills in production and mixing, giving participants the tools to independently create and release high-quality music. Applications to take part will open in the coming months, with the workshops specifically aimed at supporting women and under-represented groups, breaking down barriers to entry and making music creation and release more accessible.
Mai says, “Focused time with a mentor was invaluable when I started out. It helped me push my music to the next level. These workshops are about giving that same opportunity to others, so they can build the skills and confidence to release music in a sustainable and accessible way”.
Mai has captivated audiences with her dynamic blend of electronic artistry and production since 2012, garnering over 5.6 million streams on Spotify. Her career is punctuated by notable collaborations and remixes, having worked as a producer with artists such as Pillow Queens, Daithí, Loah, and MuRli. Her remix of Loah’s Nothing reached number one in the Irish Radio Airplay Charts for independent songs and amassed over 1.1m streams on Spotify, highlighting her prowess in reimagining and elevating existing tracks.
Debut album, Home, was met with widespread acclaim, earning nominations for a Choice Music Prize for both album and song of the year. Lead single, ‘No Forever (feat. MayKay)’, made a remarkable impact across Irish radio with 14 million impressions, peaking at No.2 in the Irish Radio Breakers chart and No.6 in the Viral 50 Ireland Spotify chart.
Highly anticipated second album For Us features a talented mix of collaborators, thriving off the energy of voices coming together to speak on themes of intergenerational trauma, belonging, safety and release, turning heavy ideas into moments of communal, dance‑floor catharsis.
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