If songwriting were a contest, Grace Annabella Anderson would no doubt be the winner. Hailing from New York, a city she loves deeply and that provides fertile territory for her art, the young talent has showcased herself as an enlightened songstress, releasing material that’s friendly, relatable and highly memorable. ‘Bandages’ is the project’s latest effort, an EP that’s honestly exquisitely good. Balanced on classic and elegant pop tones, the record delivers Anderson’s charming and evocative vocals with ease and intensity, further elevated by the sapient production.
Balanced between cinematic-flavoured ballads and more punchy, guitar-powered fierce anthems, ‘Bandages’ finds the sweet spot in its overwhelming eclecticism, keeping Grace’s relatable lyricism as its sole guide. From mellow and nostalgic episodes such as ‘Battle Scars’ and ‘Mon Ami’, to rock-powered anthems such as ‘No Getting Over You’, passing through emotional lead single ‘Bandages’, the EP is a glorious effort, fully showcasing the class and lyrical maturity Anderson has to offer.
‘Bandages’ feels like an old-school record, in the sense that it is majestic and traditional, really putting the attention on Grace Annabella’s personal artistry. In an overcrowded industry, she really stands out. Speaking about the inspiration behind it, she explains: “‘Bandages’ comes as a maturation of my steadily sincere lyricism, intricate storytelling, and intimate vocal nuances”.
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