Mae Muller on Eurovision, Burnout & Breakthroughs

Mae Muller has become one of the UK's most exciting and authentic pop voices. From her breakthrough hit "Better Days" to representing the United Kingdom at Eurovision in 2023, Mae has built a devoted fanbase through her unflinchingly honest songwriting and razor-sharp wit.Her music tackles everything from toxic relationships and self-worth to mental health and navigating your twenties, all delivered with the kind of candour that makes you feel like you're having a chat with your best friend.Beyond the catchy hooks and infectious melodies, Mae is unafraid to use her platform to speak out on issues that matter — from Palestine solidarity to calling out industry exploitation.On this episode of The Pieces, Bimini and Mae dive into the formative moment that changed everything: discovering Lily Allen's album "Alright, Still" which showed her that honesty in songwriting was possible and made her want to become an artist.They discuss the toxic music industry machine and how it tried to change her, experiencing burnout after Eurovision and mistaking it for PTSD, learning to trust her gut and her taste again after being told she was wrong, and why she walked away from her major label to become an independent artist.The conversation touches on the pressure to be vocal about world issues as a public figure, why being against genocide shouldn't be a political opinion, finding power in lifelong friendships that ground you when work identity wavers, and making the conscious decision to be happy despite everything.Don't forget to subscribe and don't miss new episodes of The Pieces every Tuesday!Follow The Pieces with BiminiListen Now on Global PlayerInstagram: @thepiecespodTikTok: @thepiecespodYouTube: @thepiecespod