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Anika announces new album Abyss alongside new single/video ‘Hearsay’

British-born, Berlin-based musician Annika Henderson, better known as Anika, announces her new album, Abyss, out April 4 on Sacred Bones, and shares its lead single/video, ‘Hearsay.’ Abyss was born out of the frustration, anger, and confusion Henderson feels from existing in our contemporary world. Notably heavier than previous releases, the 10-track album is raw, urgent, and fueled by strong emotions. Pulsing with a heavy guitar and rhythm section, Abyss takes Anika on a new sonic journey.

The thrashing, driving, lead single and album opener, ‘Hearsay,’ hones in on the extreme divisions between the left and right in contemporary society. Anika sings: “And yesterday’s papers they line my bird cage. / And you’re telling me tales to get your own way. / And you’re making up stories to push your narrative./ And you’re making up tales to be provocative.” In Anika’s words, “This song is about media moguls – about the power of the media, whether social, tv or beyond – we are as much under its spell as we ever were and some nasties are exploiting it for their own gains. Parasites feeding off the blood of the public — PJ Harvey inspired for sure.”

Director Laura Martinova added the following on the visuals, “The ‘Hearsay’ music video is inspired by vampire aesthetics and seeks to connect with the grungy essence of Anika’s new album. We aimed to create a dark yet dynamic and surprising video. My collaboration with contemporary dancers and the use of raw camera movement transcends this imagery, while Zeynep Schilling’s creative direction elevates the video to another level—somewhere between evil and heaven. We worked with stylist Danny Muster and emerging designers to craft a timeless aesthetic.”

Abyss:

  1. Hearsay
  2. Abyss
  3. Honey
  4. Walk Away
  5. Into The Fire
  6. Oxygen
  7. Out Of The Shadows
  8. One Way Ticket
  9. Last Song
  10. Buttercups

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