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About me.

Italian songwriter, producer, and singer May Rei crafts evocative musical worlds where ethereal melodies intertwine with rhythmic depth. Her productions blend analog warmth with shimmering electronic textures, creating a distinctive sound rooted in alternative pop.

To date, May Rei has released several works on her own label, Einklang Records: Epiphany (LP, 2020), The Bite of the Witch (EP, 2021), It’s All About Phases (LP, 2022), and Here and Now (Single, 2023). Her upcoming album is currently in the works and set for 2026.

May Rei is also a member of the projects Hertzen (@hertzenmusic) and Onyx (@onyxmusicoff).

Based in Germany since 2007, she continues to explore new dimensions in sound and music production.


 

LATEST Releases.

Impressions.

Press.

"With Tender Hands, May Rei delivers a haunting and intimate track that explores vulnerability with striking emotional depth. The song moves between fragility and strength, wrapped in dark electronic atmospheres."  

System Failure Webzine (IT)

"May Rei blends nostalgic pop sensitivity with modern electronic textures, creating a song that feels both personal and universal. Tender Hands is delicate, introspective, and quietly powerful." 

Indieoclock (Brazil)

"With Tender Hands, May Rei confirms her place in the contemporary alternative scene, offering a release that feels intimate, nocturnal, and emotionally charged. A track that lingers long after the last note."

New Indie Radar Berlin (DE)

"With Tender Hands, May Rei transforms personal themes into a broader reflection on identity and emotional honesty. The track reveals an artist entering a new, more mature creative phase." 

M.E.I. News (US)

"Dark, atmospheric, and emotionally resonant, Tender Hands is a standout alt-pop release. May Rei captures attention through subtle tension and a refined, immersive sound."

Alt Pop BOPS (UK)