When we pressed play on ‘Drowning’, a solemn arpeggiated guitar introduced us to Annie Anna’s nuanced artistic universe. It felt anthemic, almost ethereal, certainly magical. Paired with a veiled texture underneath, the acoustic guitar builds the perfect framework for the Tucson talent’s vocals to flourish in all their nostalgic and poignant glory. Not long after that, a full band joins the record, projecting the song in alt-folk territories – although rock and pop influences are quite clear too.
As Annie Anna herself explains, there’s a prominent dark undertone to the song, greatly expressed by the blend between electric and acoustic guitars: their tone are sombre, controlled – yet intense. Echoing Anna’s personal experience, the song seeks “to express the anger and frustration that accompanies the feeling of being manipulated” – a feeling we believe is well communicated in the fierce and refined arrangement.
Have you ever found yourself in a toxic relationship? Have you ever felt manipulated and taken for granted? Annie has – unfortunately – and she’s using art to heal herself. After all, Is that not what we all do? “A fierce portrayal of the suffocating experience of being under the control of another” Anna explains. We are confident many listeners out there will relate, while instantly falling in love with ‘Drowning’, a slice of Folk goodness that deserves to be heard – and enjoyed.
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