ELECTRONIC PRESS KIT
SWEDEN TOUR SEPtEMBER 2022
LIVE AT HEART OFFICIAL SHOWCASE
Thursday 1st, 8pm
Makeriet Glashuset, Örebro
LIVE AT HEART OFFICIAL SHOWCASE
Saturday 3rd, 1pm
STÅ, Örebro
SCHREIBER'S GARAGE
Saturday 3rd, 8pm
Örebro
TIVEDEN AMERICANA FESTIVAL
Sept 9-11
Tiveden National Park
mEDIA HIGHLIGHTS
“A truly astonishing voice.” Rolling Stone
“An artistic force to be reckoned with.” Actua News France
“A significant songwriter with an exceptional voice.” Backseat Mafia (UK) review
“Soul-stirring.” Triple J
“Mesmerising.” Scenstr
Extended media highlights here.
mUSIC
'The Hour Between Us' EP (2021)
music video
Human Condition
LIVE video
The Excavator (live)
photos
BIO
With a voice described as ‘truly astonishing’ by Rolling Stone, Anna Smyrk is a powerful singer, song-writer and storyteller from Australia. Her songs are anthemic indie bombshells, equally satisfying for word nerds and pop obsessives alike.
Anna has had a huge year. When the pandemic cancelled her touring plans, she set to writing and recording a new EP. ‘The Hour Between Us’ is out now.
The EP is a collection of long-distance love songs that sits somewhere in the sonic realm between Sharon Van Etten, Angel Olsen and Middle Kids. Singles from the EP have been added to rotation on MTV and described as ‘soul-stirring’ by Triple J.
The EP cemented Anna’s reputation as “a significant songwriter with an exceptional voice.” (Backseat Mafia UK) and opened the door for official showcases at NXNE (Canada), Folk Alliance International (USA) and Live at Heart (Sweden) in 2022.
She recently spent time in Nashville, working on a new record with producers Jake Finch and Collin Pastore (Lucy Dacus).
Prior to her 2021 offering, Anna released two EPs that were applauded by critics; ABC Radio National called her first record “exquisite,” while her second release was described as “a glorious piece of musical storytelling” by the AU Review.
When she's not touring, Anna works as a consultant for the World Health Organization, a job which has seen her living and working in places like Cambodia, the Solomon Islands and the Philippines. She’s currently juggling releasing new music with supporting the COVID-19 vaccine roll out in Papua New Guinea. With a life shared between places, it’s no wonder many of her songs are about long-distance relationships, loneliness and trying to connect.
EXTENDED mEDIA HIGHLIGHTS
ROLLING STONE
"Belted out via Smyrk’s truly astonishing voice, “Daylight Saving” is equal parts a powerful single, and a cathartic anthem for those who know the pain of wishing they could close the distance." Read more
BACKSEAT MAFIA (UK)
"‘The Hour Between Us’ cements her reputation as a significant songwriter with an exceptional voice. This is a collection of vibrant pop gems, backed by a thundering instrumentation, inherent romanticism and Smyrk’s golden vocals Read more.
ACTUA NEWS (FRANCE)
AUSTRALIAN INDEPENDENT RECORDS ASSOCIATION- FEATURE ARTIST
"Anna Smyrk a été conquérir le cœur et les oreilles des fans nouveaux et anciens avec son son en constante évolution...Anna est une force artistique avec laquelle il faut compter."
(Anna Smyrk has been capturing the hearts and ears of fans new and old with her ever-changing sound... Anna is an artistic force to be reckoned with.) Read more.
"The sprawling collection is a marvelous take on the times we find ourselves in...The EP marks a shift in artistic direction from humble indie-folk ballads to orchestral stadium rock belters, whilst staying true to Smyrk’s gloriously emotive storytelling."
CONTACT
Bookings and other inquiries:
Publicity:
Sarah Guppy
This Much Talent