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Feb 05, 2025 By Andy Von Pip Photography by Laura Martinova

British-born, Berlin-based musician Annika Henderson, better known as Anika, has announced her new album Abyss, out April 4th on Sacred Bones, and has shared its lead single and video, “Hearsay.”

Born out of frustration, anger, and confusion with the modern world, the 10-track album promises to be raw, urgent, and emotionally charged. “Hearsay” hones in on the extreme divisions between the left and right in contemporary society. Anika explains, “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.”

The track arrives alongside a video directed by Laura Martinova, who says, “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 Tracklist:

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

Anika Tour dates:

20.04 - DE Berlin - Volksbühne
24.04 - DE Cologne - C/O Pop
25.04 - FR Tourcoing - Le Grand Mix
27.04 - BE Brussels - Ancienne Belgique
28.04 - UK London - Omeara
29.04 - UK Bristol - Strange Brew
30.04 - UK Manchester - YES (Pink Room)
01.05 - UK Leeds - Brudenell Social Club
02.05 - UK Belfast - Cathedral Quarter Arts Festival
03.05 - IRE Dublin - Whelans
05.05 - UK Brighton - DUST
06.05 - FR Paris - Gonzai Night @ Petit Bain
07.05 - FR Strasbourg - La Grenze
08.05 - CH Düdingen - Bad Bonn
09.05 - CH Zürich - Bogen F
10.05 - DE Frankfurt - Mousonturm

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