Mia Wray’s Debut Album: A Journey of Identity and Artistic Liberation

Meeting Mia Wray is like stumbling upon a journal you weren’t meant to read — except she’s left it open on purpose, dog-eared pages and all. The Melbourne artist’s debut album ‘hi, it’s nice to meet me’ arrives as both confession and celebration, a chronicle of self-discovery.

Wray’s approach to unveiling her truth feels refreshingly candid. There’s an electric current of recognition running through her work, making even the most intimate admissions resonate. The album represents over a decade of artistic evolution, with pivotal moments emerging from recent revelations.

• “I’ve been writing music for the past 10+ years, so I’m very ready for this to be out!” Wray shares.
• “There’s a song on this record that is 6 years old and some as new as a year old.”

The spark for this transformative album came from an unexpected encounter that had Wray reflecting on her identity. “I met a girl, and she changed the game for me,” she recalls, revealing the emotional turbulence that fueled her creativity.

As an exploration of personal turmoil, ‘hi, it’s nice to meet me’ mirrors the emotional journey reflected in literature, akin to Joan Didion’s profound narratives. The songs chronicle stages of awakening, woven together into a cohesive narrative that embraces the complexity of identity.

“I was sadly surprised at how deeply closeted I was,” Wray admits. This candid insight sets the stage for her powerful narrative, themed around the five stages of grief and self-discovery.

The influence of literature on Wray’s songwriting is profound, particularly works that delve into relationships and identity. Taylor Jenkins Reid’s **The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo** presents a landscape rich in experience, enabling Wray to explore her own emotions through character-driven storytelling.

Across the album, her track ‘Not Enough’ encapsulates this very essence, echoing themes of love and identity. The artistic depth is heightened by the emotional centerpiece, ‘Sad But True’. Wray shares the intricacies of her past relationship with honesty, illustrating the bittersweet sorrow embedded in her journey toward self-acceptance.

Wray’s artistry does not shy away from the collateral damage of emotional revolutions, offering a nuanced examination of a personal transformation. Balancing vulnerability in her lyrics with self-preservation is a delicate dance. “I just listen to my gut,” she affirms as she strums the strings of revelation and protection.

With much more to say and share, Wray looks toward the future with optimism and excitement, hinting at further exploration. “There are so many albums to make, and I’m really looking forward to it,” she concludes.

As Mia Wray embarks on an extensive tour across Europe and Australia, anticipation builds for her live renditions of these deeply personal songs. ‘hi, it’s nice to meet me’ not only introduces us to her story but invites listeners to reflect on their own paths.

The album is a mirror reflecting her truth, instilling hope for anyone on their journey to self-acceptance. It’s a welcome that speaks to anyone searching for the courage to express their identity!