Anna’s Anchor has unveiled the first track to appear from his forthcoming debut album. Having spent the last few years building a name for himself with a varied range of live performances, including his noteworthy Islands Project, Marty Ryan – the voice behind Anna’s Anchor – has revealed ‘Signal Tower’.
“I wrote this song while visiting a super small island off the coast of Ireland called Inishturk,” Marty Ryan recalls. “It only has a population of 50, so there was nothing to do on the island other than take a step back, which is something I’m not used to. I usually get really agitated if I’m not as productive as possible, but out there I had no choice but to take it all in. I sat down at this look out point beside an old signal tower and spent a couple of hours writing the song about that very sentiment, how I don’t give myself a break and that’s not always the best way to be for yourself, your health and loved ones. The song is about being grateful for this gift of taking a step back to think about the important things but ultimately coming to the conclusion that it won’t last for too long because it’s not the way you’re built to function.”
Anna’s Anchor will be releasing his debut album later this year. He will be appearing live on the following dates:
JUNE
06 INIS MOR, IRELAND TĂ Joe Watty’s
09 GALWAY, IRELAND The Secret Garden
12 CLIFDEN, IRELAND Mullarkey’s
17 SLIGO, IRELAND Tricky McGarigles
18 BALLYCASTLE, IRELAND Ursa Minor Bakehouse