Elaine Mai

Dublin-based Elaine Mai has been captivating audiences with her dynamic blend of electronic artistry. Since 2014, Elaine Mai has garnered over 5.6 million streams on Spotify, a testament to her growing influence and appeal.

Her debut album, ‘Home,’ released in October 2021, was met with widespread acclaim, earning nominations for the prestigious Choice Music Prize for both album and song of the year. The album’s standout single, ‘No Forever (feat. MayKay),’ made a remarkable impact with 14 million impressions across Irish radio, peaking at No.2 in the Irish Radio Breakers chart and No.6 in the Viral 50 Ireland Spotify chart.

Elaine Mai’s career is punctuated by notable collaborations and remixes, having worked with artists like 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.

Mai’s live performances have taken her across Ireland and internationally, featuring in major festivals like Longitude, Body&Soul, and Electric Picnic. Her shows have been praised for their ambient, controlled house vibes, often drawing comparisons to global pop icons.

Mai signed an exclusive publishing deal with industry icon Nick Halkes, enhancing her profile and providing new opportunities for collaboration and distribution. Halkes, known for signing the Prodigy and his influential roles within the music industry, brings a wealth of experience and a network that promises to further Mai’s reach and impact.

Elaine Mai’s track with MuRLi, ‘Ready,’ recently found a new audience with remixes by Nick Reach Up in partnership with Dave Spoon (AKA Shadow Child) as well as Toolroom boss Mark Knight. The remixes were released on Toolroom Records at the end of 2023. Peaking at 34 in the Irish Shazam charts, Apple Music’s editorial team recognized the track’s potential and appeal, featuring it in key playlists such as Breaking Dance, New In Dance, Future Dance Hits, and House Nation. It peaked at #50 on Beatport’s House chart, #37 on 1001Tracklists’ Top Newcomer chart and #45 in the Traxsource House category. Radio support has also been robust, with endorsements and plays from MOGUAI, Sunnery James & Ryan Marciano, Tough Love, David Tort, EDX, and Majestic and TCTS at KISS FM.

Looking ahead, Elaine Mai has exciting plans for new music releases in 2024. This continuation of her artistic journey signifies her enduring relevance in the electronic music scene and her commitment to pushing the boundaries of her craft.