Anna Smyrk is a powerful singer and songmaker from Naarm (Melbourne, Australia). Her anthemic indie songs pair vulnerable lyrics with explosive arrangements and undeniable hooks.
It’s the sun on your face. A long scream in the car. Laughing until you cry. A hectic dance in the living room. It’s tension and release. Grief and joy. Love and pain.
Anna Smyrk’s new album is all these things. Her first full length record, out now, dives deep into holding joy and pain together; a mix of comfort, sadness, and emotional release. Debuting #20 on the US specialty radio charts, #20 on the ARIA charts for Australia albums and getting multiple spins on BBC Radio, this is a release to watch.
Produced and mixed by Anna Laverty (Courtney Barnett, Nick Cave), ‘Spectacular Denial’ explores denial in all its forms. Written after Anna’s father passed away, the tracks move effortlessly between moments of grief and love, darkness and light, pain and hope. It showcases exceptional songwriting, driving indie-rock sounds, sweet alt-folk confessions, heart-wrenching lyrics and Anna’s delicate yet powerful vocals, described as “truly astonishing” by Rolling Stone.
She’s toured non-stop, supporting artists like Birds of Tokyo, Strands of Oak, Tim Rogers and Bachelor Girl and performing at some of Australia’s finest festivals (Woodford Folk Festival, Port Fairy Folk Festival), as well internationally at festivals like Mile of Music, WI. She’s showcased at international events all over the world, including NXNE (Canada), Folk Alliance International (USA) and Live at Heart (Sweden).
Described by Backseat Mafia UK as “a significant songwriter with an exceptional voice,” Anna Smyrk is a formidable artist on the rise.
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Supported: Birds of Tokyo, Tim Rogers, Ash Grunwald, Bachelor Girl
REVIEWS / TESTIMONIALS
“A truly astonishing voice.”
Rolling Stone
“A significant songwriter with an exceptional voice.”
Backseat Mafia (UK)
“An artistic force to be reckoned with.”
Actua News France
“Soul-stirring.”
Dave Ruby-Howe, Triple J
“A mesmerising listen that will instantly hook you in to numerous playbacks.”
Scenstr