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Hedda Aalvik Grønhaug (born 1998), professionally known as Hedda Mae, is a Norwegian singer-songwriter from Bergen.[1]
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| Born | Hedda Aalvik Grønhaug Bergen, Norway |
| Origin | Bergen , Norway |
| Genres | Pop music |
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| Years active | 2020–present |
Background
[edit]Hedda took classical piano lessons for 7 years throughout her childhood and adolescence.[2] She also took part in a choir.[1] During middle school, she took part in a cultural exchange programme where small bands were made, called "Lipstick Music".[1] At 17, she started taking singing lessons with Myrna Braza, who introduced Hedda to songwriting.[1]
Career
[edit]Hedda Mae released her single "Pride Goes Before a Fall" in 2020.[3] Later that year, she wrote her first EP, "Introducing: Hedda Mae" with Benjamin Giørtz.[2]
In 2021, she appeared in NRK music series "De Neste".[4] The same year, she released her second EP "The Early Struggles of a Late Millennial".[5] A track on the EP, "Take It Or Leave It", was nominated as an NPS "Single of the Week".[6]
In 2022, Hedda released her third EP "This Might Get Loud".[5] In the same year, she was a supporting act for Kakkmaddafakka on their tour across Europe.[7]
Following a two year absence and the releases of multiple singles, in 2024 Hedda released her debut album "Channel Mae".[8] She stated that she originally envisioned making an introductory album and that there would be a sound that would run through the album as a common thread.[9] "La Di Frickin Da" (a single on the album) was inspired by negative comments on her music.[10]
Her track "Once you pop (you can’t stop)" was nominated as a "Song of the Week" on 370.no in 2025.[11] In the same year, she performed at Fadderveka.[12]
In 2026, Hedda took part "Melodi Grand Prix" with the track "Snap Back".[13] She placed 8th in the final, with a total of 15 points.[14] Following "Melodi Grand Prix", Hedda released her single "Crash", which was also nominated as a "Single of the Week" by 370.no.[15]
Hedda has performed at festivals such as Reeperbahn, The Great Escape and the SPOT Festival.[13] She has also performed at Vill Vill Vest, Trondheim Calling, by:Larm and at the Parkteatret.[8]
Style and influences
[edit]Hedda has cited aesthetics of the 2000s and 1990s as an influence on her music.[3] She has also named Bruno Mars, Anderson. Paak and Britney Spears amongst inspirations of hers.[5] Hedda has described her songs as "rants disguised as cute melodies".[2]
Discography
[edit]Single
[edit]| Title | Year |
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| "Pride Goes Before a Fall" | 2020 |
| "Rhythm to Myself"[16] | 2022 |
| "Another Stranger"[3] | |
| "La Di Frickin Da"[8] | 2024 |
| "Someone Better"[8] | |
| "Blow a Kiss"[8] | |
| "Big Heart"[8] | |
| "Once You Pop (You Never Stop)"[11] | 2025 |
| "Snap Back" | 2026 |
| "Crash" |
EP's
[edit]Albums
[edit]- "Channel Mae" (2024)[8]
References
[edit]- 1 2 3 4 Dugstad, Kristian (2020-02-27). "– Songwriting opened a new world". TONO. Retrieved 2026-08-01.
- 1 2 3 Rogers, Kieran (2020-11-13). "Who TF is Hedda Mae?". Clout. Retrieved 2026-08-01.
- 1 2 3 Magnocavallo, Fabio (2022-06-10). "Hedda Mae". EUPHORIA. Retrieved 2026-08-01.
- ↑ Reistad, Linda (2021-02-17). "De neste - nytt underholdningsprogram". NRK (in Norwegian Bokmål). Retrieved 2026-08-02.
- 1 2 3 4 "Inspired #313 - Hedda Mae". When The Horn Blows. 2021-10-14. Retrieved 2026-08-01.
- ↑ Müller, Thomas (2021-02-09). "Hedda Mae med snerten 90-talls inspirert låt". NPS Music (in Norwegian Bokmål). Retrieved 2026-08-07.
- ↑ "Fotos/Review: Kakkmaddafakka live in Berlin – laut.de – News". laut.de (in German). Retrieved 2026-08-10.
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 "Hedda Mae deler personlige erfaringer gjennom fiktivt radioshow på debutalbumet «Channel Mae»". Mynewsdesk (in Norwegian). 2024-10-15. Retrieved 2026-08-07.
- ↑ "— Jeg fant ut hvor viktig det var å ha de rette folka rundt meg". Musikkontoret (in Norwegian). Retrieved 2026-08-10.
- ↑ 730.no (2024-05-03). "Hva slapp norske artister i natt? 🇳🇴". 730.no (in Norwegian Bokmål). Retrieved 2026-08-08.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - 1 2 730.no (2025-03-07). "Disse norske artistene slapp ukens beste sanger 🇳🇴 ladies first edition♀️". 730.no (in Norwegian Bokmål). Retrieved 2026-08-08.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ↑ "HEDDA MAE // FADDERVEKA 25 - Studenthuset Rokken". www.rokken.no. 2025-07-01. Retrieved 2026-08-10.
- 1 2 "'Melodi Grand Prix' lineup announced in Norway". Eurovision Song Contest. 2026-01-21. Retrieved 2026-08-01.
- ↑ Einangshaug, Henrik (2026-02-28). "Jonas Lovv vant Melodi Grand Prix 2026". NRK (in Norwegian Bokmål). Retrieved 2026-08-07.
- ↑ 730.no (2026-07-17). "Disse norske artistene slapp ukens beste nye sanger 🇳🇴". 730.no (in Norwegian Bokmål). Retrieved 2026-08-08.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ↑ "Hedda Mae - 1883 Magazine". 2022-04-15.
- ↑ "EP Review: Hedda Mae - 'Introducing: Hedda Mae'". When The Horn Blows. 2020-10-28. Retrieved 2026-08-01.
- ↑ Magazine, FAULT (2022-10-05). "Hedda Mae FAULT Magazine Photoshoot and Interview?". FAULT Magazine. Retrieved 2026-08-01.