Mia Wray

Mia Wray (born 29 October 1995) is a pop singer-songwriter from Sunrise Beach, Noosa, Australia.

Mia Wray
Born (1995-10-29) October 29, 1995[1][2]
Sunrise Beach, Noosa, Queensland, Australia
OriginMelbourne, Victoria, Australia
Genres
Occupation(s)
  • Singer
  • songwriter
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • piano
Years active
  • 2011–2017
  • 2020–present
Labels
Websitemiawray.com

Her debut single "Work for Me" was released on 16 September 2020. Wray performed the track live for Australian live music program The Sound on 1 November 2020.

Early life

Wray was born on 29 October 1995[2][1] in Sunrise Beach, Noosa, Queensland.[3][4] Wray learnt to play the piano at the age of 11, and began writing songs in her adolescent years.[3]

Wray completed her senior secondary education at St Andrew's Anglican College, Peregian Springs, Queensland.[5]

Personal life

Wray currently resides in Melbourne, Victoria.[6]

Musical style and influences

Wray began her career in 2011 as a folk-pop artist,[3] citing the Beatles, Paul Kelly, Bob Dylan, and Pete Murray as specific sonic influences.[5] Wray described herself at the time as a soul, blues and folk musician.[5]

Wray has been described as a pop musician.[2][7] Wray lists Florence and the Machine, Lana Del Rey and Maggie Rogers as musical influences.[8]

Wray's music has received favourable comparisons to that of Lorde, Meg Mac, Vera Blue, Florence and the Machine, and Adele.[2][6]

Career

2011–2017: Breakthrough and Mia Wray

On 3 December 2011, Wray was announced as the joint finalist of the 2011 Telstra Road to Discovery talent development program, alongside Andrew Redford from Maroochydore, Queensland.[4] On 24 January 2012, the pair competed in the final of the quest, held during the 40th Tamworth Country Music Festival.[9][10] On 13 February 2012, Wray was announced as the recipient of the Telstra Road to Discovery People's Choice Award.[11] Wray signed with Mushroom Records following her People's Choice Award win.[3]

Wray released her debut extended play Mia Wray on 2 July 2014.[3] Her track "Where I Stand" featured on the soundtrack for the 2018 film Midnight Sun.[12]

On 22 August 2016, Wray released her second extended play "Send Me Your Love".[13]

On 17 February 2017, Wray featured on the single "Put Your Records On" by Aslove.[14]

2020–2021: "Work for Me" and "Never Gonna be the Same"

Wray appeared as part of online music initiative The State of Music on 9 May 2020,[15] performing Helen Reddy's "I Am Woman" alongside Kate Miller-Heidke, Mahalia Barnes, and Missy Higgins.[16]

On 13 September 2020, Wray's debut single "Work for Me" was premiered on Triple J's 2020 program with Richard Kingsmill.[17] "Work for Me" was released on 16 September 2020, alongside an accompanying music video[18] and was described by Triple J as having "stomping percussion, electrifying brass and empowering AF songwriting".[2]

On 24 October 2020, Wray was announced as one of the acts scheduled to perform on the premiere of the second season of Australian live music program The Sound.[19]

On 31 October 2020, Wray performed on the 32nd edition of Isol-Aid, an Instagram live music festival created during the COVID-19 pandemic.[20]

On 1 November 2020, Wray performed an a cappella version of "Work for Me" from Athenaeum Theatre, Melbourne for The Sound's season two premiere.[21]

On 20 January 2021, Wray released the single "Never Gonna Be the Same".[22]

Discography

Extended plays
List of EPs, with release date and label shown
Title EP details
Mia Wray
Send Me Your Love
  • Released: 22 August 2016[13]
  • Label: Mia Wray
  • Formats: CD, digital download

As lead artist
List of singles, with year released and album name shown
Title Year Album
"Work for Me"[18] 2020 Non-album singles
"Never Gonna Be the Same"[22] 2021
List of singles, with year released and album name shown
Title Year Album
"Put Your Records On"
(Aslove featuring Mia Wray)[14]		 2017 Non-album single

Guest appearances
List of guest appearances, with year released and album name shown
Title Year Album
"Where I Stand" 2018 Midnight Sun (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)

Filmography
List of television appearances
Year Title Notes Ref.
2020 The Sound Pre-recorded live performance of "Work for Me" [21]
The Sound Live performance of "Slipping Away" alongside Marcia Hines, Didirri, Andy Bull, and Russell Morris [24]

Awards and nominations

Telstra Road to Discovery Awards

Wray was announced as a finalist (alongside Andrew Redford) for the 2012 Telstra Road to Discovery talent development program on 3 December 2011,[4] before being announced as the winner of the People's Choice Award on 13 February 2012.[11]

Year Nominee / work Award Result
2012 Telstra Road to Discovery People's Choice Award Won

References
  1. "Mia Wray on Instagram: "hiPpyBirFfdey2mE 🐣☠️"". 29 October 2019. Retrieved 24 November 2020 – via Instagram.
  2. "Meet Mia Wray, the Melbourne artist whose debut upload blew up the triple j textline". Triple J. 16 September 2020. Retrieved 7 November 2020.
  3. Mackander, M. (8 July 2014). "Folk-pop singer Mia Wray moving in on British star". Sunshine Coast Daily. Retrieved 7 November 2020.
  4. "Musical pair on road to success". The Northern Star. 4 December 2011. Retrieved 7 November 2020.
  5. Mengel, Noah (21 November 2011). "Little Wray of sunshine on song". The Courier-Mail. Retrieved 7 November 2020.
  6. Davies Hayden (16 September 2020). "Introducing Mia Wray, who makes a grand debut with new single, "Work for Me"". Pilerats. Retrieved 7 November 2020.
  7. "Mia Wray – Triple J Unearthed". Triple J Unearthed. 28 September 2020. Retrieved 7 November 2020.
  8. "Mia Wray is the "bad b*tch" behind one of 2020's best debut uploads". Triple J. 28 September 2020. Retrieved 7 November 2020.
  9. Muir, Kristy (22 January 2012). "Duo have a date with destiny". Queensland Times. Retrieved 13 November 2020.
  10. Huntsdale, Justin (25 January 2012). "Wray performs with flowers in her hair". ABC News. Retrieved 7 November 2020.
  11. "Telstra Road to Discovery – Final Tamworth 2012". Mushroom Marketing. 13 February 2012. Retrieved 7 November 2020.
  12. "Midnight Sun Original Motion Picture Soundtrack ft. Bella Thorne out today". BroadwayWorld. 23 March 2018. Retrieved 7 November 2020.
  13. "Send Me Your Love – EP by Mia Wray". 22 August 2016. Retrieved 10 November 2020 – via Bandcamp.
  14. "Put Your Records On (feat. Mia Wray) – Single by Aslove on Apple Music". Apple Music AU. 17 February 2017. Retrieved 13 November 2020.
  15. Jenke, Tyler (7 May 2020). "Kate Miller-Heidke, Montaigne join Mother's Day edition of 'The State of Music'". Rolling Stone Australia. Retrieved 7 November 2020.
  16. Jenke, Tyler (16 September 2020). "Song You Need to Know: Mia Wray, 'Work for Me'". Rolling Stone Australia. Retrieved 7 November 2020.
  17. "New Ruel, Tash Sultana, The Rubens, Shame and more..." Triple J. 13 September 2020. Retrieved 7 November 2020.
  18. Brereton, Greta (13 September 2020). "Mia Wray releases debut single, 'Work for Me'". NME Australia. Retrieved 7 November 2020.
  19. Carr, Debbie (24 October 2020). "Kylie Minogue, Ruel, Midnight Oil to perform on season two premiere of 'The Sound'". NME Australia. Retrieved 7 November 2020.
  20. "Looking for something to do on Halloween? Check out the Isol-Aid Line-up". The Music. 29 October 2020. Retrieved 7 November 2020.
  21. Langford, Jackson (2 November 2020). "Mia Wray performs a cappella version of 'Work for Me' for 'The Sound'". NME Australia. Retrieved 7 November 2020.
  22. Gallagher, Alex (20 January 2021). "Mia Wray shares cathartic new single 'Never Gonna Be the Same'". NME Australia. Retrieved 20 January 2021.
  23. "Mia Wray EP by Mia Wray". 2 July 2014. Retrieved 10 November 2020 – via Bandcamp.
  24. Cashmere, Paul (4 December 2020). "Max Merritt tribute planned for final episode of The Sound". Noise11. Retrieved 6 January 2021.
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