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Anna Renae is a pop/folk singer-songwriter, weaving musical stories inspired by life’s complexities. Having roots in Lancashire and Northumberland, Anna graduated from the University of Liverpool in 2017 with a First Class BA (Hons) degree in Popular Music. She now lives in Hampshire, where her musical career has begun to bloom.

Her debut album ‘Skin’ was released on 20th March 2020 which features songs written between the ages of 13-21, telling stories that encapsulate many aspects of Anna’s teenage and early adult life. The album has received wonderful reviews and has attained radio play around the world, including multiple plays on BBC Introducing. Songs from the album have also gained acclaim in songwriting contests, and have been featured in the Autumn 2020 edition of the FATEA Showcase Sessions.  In October 2021 she was part of the BGTM Showcase at the English Folk Expo.

‘Skin’ and her latest EP 'Speaking Her Mind' are available on all major platforms, and CDs can be purchased from the online store at www.annarenaemusic.com and here is what Folking.com had to say about it - https://folking.com/anna-renae-skin-own-label/ 

Anna Renae - Alaska

The Dunwells are a successful Leeds based indie-folk-pop band with strong vocals, powerful melodies and heartfelt lyrics. Their debut album ‘BLIND SIGHTED FAITH’ was released to much global acclaim and spawned the singles ‘I COULD BE A KING’, ‘FOLLOW THE ROAD’ (performed on the NBC Jay Leno show) and the title track ‘BLIND SIGHTED FAITH’.

The band have since released 3 further studio albums, a live album and a number of standout EP’s and singles.

The Dunwells have found favour with audiences across the world having performed live and toured extensively in the USA, Europe and the UK as well as having supported artists including Mumford & Sons, Elbow, Tom Jones, Scouting for Girls and Bryan Adams on UK tours.

They are passionate and prolific singer-songwriters having written material for notable artists and with joint collaborators as well as other high profile up and coming musicians.

The Dunwells have performed and been featured on many TV Shows on the BBC, ITV, NBC and multiple music and national/regional press publications. The Dunwells have also received significant radio play throughout their career.

In addition, The Dunwells have recorded numerous podcasts, performed record breaking virtual gigs over the lockdown period and have amassed a loyal and passionate global following.

Their ‘LIGHT UP THE SKY’ and ‘SOMETHING IN THE WATER’ albums have generated countless esteemed singles, demonstrating the quality and depth of The Dunwells song writing ability underpinned by the strength and conviction of the vocal and lyrical harmonies the band have become famous for. Both albums have generated some of their most popular and acclaimed tracks such as ‘COMMUNICATE’, ‘SHORT STORIES’, ‘I CARE’, ‘LUCKY ONES’ and ‘NOTHING LEFT’

Released on May 19th this year, ‘TELL ME WHAT YOU WANT’ is The Dunwells fourth, full length, studio album recorded and self-produced from their own studio in Leeds, UK. All tracks have been co-written by song-writing combo of brothers Joseph and David Dunwell, mixed by Tim Palmer and Chuy Flores and mastered by Gavin McGrath.

‘TELL ME WHAT YOU WANT’ is a collection of 12 new tracks, written over the last 2 years and has been described as The Dunwells “most creative, inspired and personal work to date, reflecting a wide range of musical and lyrical influences”. The singles ‘SUMMERTIME’, ‘DAYDREAMER’, ‘THIS IS LOVE’ and ‘HOW WILL THEY REMEMBER US?’ have all been successfully and recently released from the album.

2025 will see the release of a new album by The Dunwells.

Described by BBC Radio 2 presenter Mark Radcliffe as “the Stevie Nicks of Folk”. The south-west based singer/songwriter Alex Hart has a busy 2025 planned with her full band and trio.

Over the last year, since her release of her latest album 'Visions', Alex has teamed up with Adam Sweet (Guitarist), Paddy Blight (Bass) & Joe Harris (Drums) to bring her songs to life. The band add a phenomenal addition to the live sound and are picking up rave reviews across the country. At 18 Alex was noticed by producer Neil Stainton who honed her talent, worked with her during her early career and co-wrote and recorded her debut album ‘On This Day’. Alex also worked closely with musician and songwriter Barney Dine from Torbay with whom she co-wrote many songs from this album, songs afterwards and gigged extensively. During this time, she was able to grow as a musician and perfect her craft.

From this she collaborated with electronic duo Electronic Youth on a cover of Angie Stones’ “I Wish I Didn’t Miss You” which had huge global radio success reaching No.2 in the Music Week Dance Charts and was supported by Pete Tong on BBC Radio 1. This recognition spearheaded a run of high-profile festivals performances and a slot opening for UK folk sensation Turin Brakes at the Lyme Regis Folk festival. Alex’s opening performances landed her two record deals, as she was quickly snapped up by US label OK!Good Records and Right Track Records UK. Alex started working with Grammy Award winning songwriter and producer Terry Britten (famous for “What’s Love Got To Do With It” for Tina Turner) and went on to release the single ‘Life Saver’.

Following the success of Alex’s debut album, her voice and musicianship caught the eye of legendary Jethro Tull guitarist Martin Barre, who asked Alex to be a part of his band as a musician and vocalist for their European and international tour dates. Alex has performed and toured all over the UK/Europe with the band and has embarked on many international US tours.

Alex also collaborates and performs alongside the critically acclaimed Devon born folk singer Seth Lakeman. Alex’s voice as well her multi-instrumental playing features heavily on his brand- new album. The single “Higher We Aspire” received huge BBC Radio 2 support, and Alex performed the song live on BBC Breakfast TV. Alex tours extensively with Seth as a duo, trio and part of the band. Keep a lookout for gigs across the UK.

As well as a busy touring schedule, Alex is constantly working on new music ready for new releases in 2025 and also more tours alongside Martin Barre and Seth Lakeman. Alex Hart is not only a talented vocalist, but an accomplished musician too, 2025 is set to be her most successful and exciting year yet.