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Hayley Mary

Hayley Mary (born 21 May 1987) is an Australian singer, best known as the lead singer of the indie rock band the Jezabels. She began releasing solo material in 2020.

Hayley Mary
Mary in 2013
Background information
Born (1987-05-21) 21 May 1987 (age 37)
Genres
Occupations
  • Singer
  • songwriter
Years active2007–present
Labels
  • I OH YOU
Member ofThe Jezabels

Early life

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Hayley Mary grew up in Byron Bay where she went to school with Heather Shannon, with whom she would later form The Jezabels. The two relocated to Sydney to attend University, where they met Nik Kaloper and Sam Lockwood, and formed the band in 2007.[1]

Career

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2007–2017: The Jezabels

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Main article: The Jezabels
 
Mary performing with The Jezabels in 2012

The Jezabels were formed in 2007 when the four members met as students at the University of Sydney and over the next years released three EPs and three studio albums, all of which peaked within the ARIA top 5 and three extended plays. The band won an ARIA Music Award,[2] an Australian Music Prize[3] and three Australian Independent Record Awards.[4]

The band have been on unofficial hiatus since December 2017.[5]

2018–present: Solo career

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On 14 October 2019, Mary released her debut solo single "The Piss, The Perfume". This was followed by "Ordinary Me" in December 2019. On 8 January 2020, "Like a Woman Should" was released, all from Mary's debut EP, The Piss, The Perfume on 17 January 2020.

In May 2021, Mary released "Young & Stupid", alongside announcement of her second EP The Drip, released on 18 June 2021.[6][7]

On 26 November 2021, Mary surprise released her third EP titled Fall in Love.[8]

In July 2024, Mary announced the release of her debut studio album Roman XS. The album is preceded by the singles "One Last Drag", "The Ballad of Ruby Wednesday" and "The Lonely One".[9]

Discography

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Studio albums

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List of albums, with release date and label shown
Title Details
Roman XS
  • Scheduled: 25 October 2024[9]
  • Label:
  • Formats: CD, digital download, LP, streaming

EPs

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List of EPs, with release date and label shown
Title Details
The Piss, the Perfume
  • Released: 17 January 2020[10][11]
  • Label: I OH YOU (IOU400)
  • Formats: CD, digital download, LP, streaming
The Drip
  • Released: 18 June 2021[6]
  • Label: I OH YOU
  • Formats: CD, digital download, LP, streaming
Fall in Love
  • Released: 26 November 2021[8]
  • Label: Hayley Mary
  • Formats: digital download, streaming

Singles

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Title Year Album
"The Piss, the Perfume" 2019 The Piss, the Perfume
"Ordinary Me"
"Like a Woman Should"[12] 2020
"The Chain"[13] The Drip
"Would You Throw a Diamond?"[14] 2021
"Young & Stupid"[6]
"The Drip"[7][15]
"Sullen Kink"[7]
"Fall in Love"[8] Fall in Love
"Only Feel It When I'm with You"
(Baby Strange) featuring Hayley Mary) 		2022 World Below
"Deadly Heart"
(Scott Darlow) featuring Hayley Mary)[16] 		2023 Deadly Heart
"One Last Drag"[17] 2024 Roman XS
"The Ballad of Ruby Wednesday"[18]
"The Lonely One"[9]
"Eighteen"[19]

Awards and nominations

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AIR Awards

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The Australian Independent Record Awards (known colloquially as the AIR Awards) is an annual awards night to recognise, promote and celebrate the success of Australia's Independent Music sector.

Year Nominee / work Award Result Ref.
2021 Herself Breakthrough Independent Artist of the Year Nominated [20][21]
2022 The Drip Best Independent Rock Album or EP Nominated [22][23]

APRA Awards

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The APRA Awards are presented annually from 1982 by the Australasian Performing Right Association (APRA), "honouring composers and songwriters".[24]

Year Nominee / work Award Result Ref.
2011 Hayley McGlone
(with Nikolas Kaloper, Samuel Lockwood, Heather Shannon) 		Breakthrough Songwriter of the Year Nominated [25]

References

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  1. ^ "'Hurt Me' :: The Jezabels". OzTrax. Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC). 4 November 2009. Retrieved 17 April 2021.
  2. ^ "2012 ARIA Awards Winners By Year". Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA). Retrieved 4 December 2012.
  3. ^ "Winners & Shortlists". australian music prize. Archived from the original on 29 July 2019. Retrieved 22 August 2020.
  4. ^ "History Wins". Australian Independent Record Labels Association. Archived from the original on 10 March 2016. Retrieved 18 August 2020.
  5. ^ Leeson, Josh (25 March 2019). "The Jezabels focus energies on creative not commercial ambitions". The Newcastle Herald. Retrieved 17 February 2021.
  6. ^ a b c "Hayley Mary announces second EP The Drip". NME. 6 May 2021. Retrieved 6 May 2021.
  7. ^ a b c Doria, Matt (18 June 2021). "Hayley Mary announces The Drip EP launch shows". NME Australia. Retrieved 18 June 2021.
  8. ^ a b c "Listen to Hayley Mary's surprise new EP, Fall in Love". NME Australia. 26 November 2021. Retrieved 26 November 2021.
  9. ^ a b c "Hayley Mary Announces Debut Album 'Roman XS'". Music Feeds. 11 July 2024. Retrieved 12 July 2024.
  10. ^ "The Piss The Perfume EP, (EP)". JB HiFi. Retrieved 17 April 2021.
  11. ^ "The Piss, The Perfume (EP)". Apple Music. 17 January 2020. Retrieved 17 April 2021.
  12. ^ "Like a Woman Should - single". Apple Music Australia. 11 January 2021. Retrieved 17 April 2021.
  13. ^ "The Chain - single". Apple Music Australia. 5 November 2020. Retrieved 17 April 2021.
  14. ^ "Would You Throw a Diamond? - single". Apple Music Australia. 16 February 2021. Retrieved 13 April 2021.
  15. ^ "Hayley Mary – The Drip [Official Video]". YouTube. 26 May 2021. Retrieved 18 June 2021.
  16. ^ "Scott Darlow Recruits The Jezabels' Hayley Mary for New Single, Announces Tour Dates". Music Feeds. 2 June 2023. Retrieved 2 June 2023.
  17. ^ "Artist Of The Week: Aus Indie-Rock Royalty Hayley Mary Returns For 'One Last Drag'". Life Without Andy. 26 April 2024. Retrieved 26 April 2024.
  18. ^ "My new track 'The Ballad of Ruby Wednesday' is out today". Life Without Andy. 7 June 2024. Retrieved 10 June 2024.
  19. ^ "Hayley Mary Adds Occult Disclaimer To New Video for 'Eighteen'". Noise11. 12 September 2024. Retrieved 14 September 2024.
  20. ^ "Details confirmed for 2021 AIR Awards as nominees announced". The Music. 2 June 2021. Archived from the original on 2 June 2021. Retrieved 5 June 2021.
  21. ^ "2021 AIR Awards Winners". Scenstr.com.au. 5 August 2021. Retrieved 6 August 2021.
  22. ^ "Nominees Announced For AIR Independent Music Awards 2022". musicfeeds. 1 June 2022. Retrieved 1 June 2022.
  23. ^ Tyler Jenke (5 August 2022). "Genesis Owusu Wins Big At The 2022 AIR Awards". MusicFeeds. Retrieved 6 August 2022.
  24. ^ "APRA History". Australasian Performing Right Association (APRA) | Australasian Mechanical Copyright Owners Society (AMCOS). Archived from the original on 20 September 2010. Retrieved 17 January 2011.
  25. ^ "Nominations > Breakthrough Songwriter of the Year – 2011". Australasian Performing Right Association (APRA) | Australasian Mechanical Copyright Owners Society (AMCOS). 2011. Retrieved 16 January 2012.
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