Search - Anya Singleton :: The Other Side

Delicious, daring and a definite don't miss... intensely introspective yet captivating; Singleton's song-writing is unapologetically frank and emotionally charged, creating a moving palette of stories that will leave you wanting to hear more. Born in Tunisia and raised in South Africa and England before moving to New York, singer-songwriter Anya Singleton's first full-length album, The Other Side, which features 11 tracks all co-written by Singleton, will hit stores this August. Not content to only chronicle the ups and downs of heartache, Singleton casts a refreshingly candid view on politics, materialism, and relationships. Never retreating behind slick over-production, she prefers to take an organic, rootsy approach to this album, layering guitar-driven melodies with electrifying back-up vocals and plenty of organ, percussion, even backwards guitar. Don't Tell Me, a rousing anthem that channels Aretha Franklin and Janis Joplin, showcases Singleton's sultry attention-getting pipes, while Stop This Train, an ode to the heartbreak of growing apart, finds Singleton s lyrically aching vocals offset by her moving and intelligent songwriting - appealing to fans of Dusty Springfield and Joni Mitchell. Singleton tackles the tangled weave of politics on Wake Up, with its trippy rock edge, and jazz-affected timing that underscore her blues roots. Catchy melodies and dynamic lyrics echo 70's classic period Stevie Wonder with nods to the Beatles, giving her music a timeless feel -- while Singleton's unforgettable voice, at once powerful, earthy and conversational, expertly combines a bluesy raw edge with a unique delivery, establishing her as an artist for a whole new generation.