Happy Friday, y'all!
Want to hear something serendipitous? Back in August of 2023 Okonski was headed to Los Angeles to play their first trio show at Gold Diggers in Los Angeles. Steve needed someone to open that show, and he'd recently discovered Mae Powell through Instagram reels. Thinking she was based in LA (and not San Francisco) he reached out to ask if she'd be interested, and she excitedly flew down to LA to make it happen. That night resulted in Steve sending Terry (Cole) a message that he should check Mae out. And the rest is history!
We've been stoked for this day (the awaited release of Mae's Karma Chief debut LP) for over a year now, and the team has listened to this record countless times in the office, in the store, and at home. It's a great one and we hope you love it just as much. There's no doubt Mae would have found her way to your ears without us, but we are grateful to be a part of her journey! Go support her and the band by picking up a copy of Making Room for the Light at your local record shop, or on our webstore, today.
Almost 2 years to the day, on August 24th, you can catch Mae and Okonski reuniting at Gold Diggers celebrating the release! If you're in the Bay Area on 8/21 you can catch the official album release show with these two acts at The Independent!