Hannah May – Sounds of Oz

We last heard from Kiwi-born, Gold Coast-based singer-songwriter Hannah May as the announcement of a federal election seemed imminent. Listening to her environmentally-conscious track “Written in the Sea”, I couldn’t help thinking about all the possibilities of changing government and having leaders who seemed to care about the climate.

Now I’m listening to her new song “Earthside”, in the wake of Labor’s victory. Suddenly the party in charge is talking about electric vehicles, meeting global biodiversity targets, and an independent environmental protection agency. What a shift! “Earthside” was inspired by Hannah’s unborn niece and the connection she felt to this life she didn’t yet know. When new babies come into our lives, you can’t help but think about the world they’re entering. It feels right hearing a song like “Earthside” now, a track that’s so gentle, like a lullaby, while so many of us feel calm and optimistic for the future.

“Earthside” comes from Hannah May’s soon-to-be-released debut EP. Expect more music with a message when that drops.

Image used with permission from Hannah May

With a national election locked in for May 21, it’s more important than ever to think about the direction of the country. After recent floods, one issue that deserves headlines is climate change. If you’re not already thinking about it, “Written in the Sea” by Gold Coast singer-songwriter Hannah May should start the wheels turning. It’s a bit of a departure for Hannah who typically releases songs with a country flavour, but I’m really digging its acoustic folk sound.

“We seem to forget how much we rely on the environment for our wellbeing, while it continues to deteriorate in front of our eyes, we live our lives as if all is OK,” said Hannah. “We have to change our ways. This song is a reminder of that and I hope this inspires people to make a change however small it may be.”

Make sure you really tap into the lyrics when you’re listening to “Written in the Sea” as they’re so important, especially as we prepare to head to the polls. Making changes around the home matters, but it’s going to take changes on a federal level to really improve our environment.

Image used with permission from Hannah May

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Hannah May Celebrates New Beginnings With “Earthside”

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