Annie Dressner releases her new single ‘For The Thrill Of It’ feat Kathryn Williams today and we are delighted to be debuting the accompanying video below. While this skipping, catchy tune may be ripe with energy, clever lyrics and bittersweet vocals that capture tiny moments of fun, it holds a serious message standing behind it.
‘For The Thrill Of It’ might talk about minor transgressions, such as touching wet paint or pressing the emergency button of an elevator (yes, even though Dressner lives in the UK her American roots still shine through), but its content highlights misogyny in the music industry, a common issue still prevalent in the music industry.
Speaking on the single, Dressner shares an incredibly important message from her own personal experience… “The message in the lyrics is about the pervasive issue of misogyny in the music industry, where inappropriate behaviour too often goes unaddressed or overlooked; the song aims to inspire positive change in attitudes towards women in music and to encourage women to feel safe in speaking out. And even without the serious undertones “when you’re near we should run, run, run…” the song stands on its own.”
Since moving from her hometown of NYC to the UK thirteen years ago, singer-songwriter Annie Dressner has garnered rave reviews for her recordings and live performances. From her debut Strangers…, her EP ‘East Twenties’, her second full-length ‘Broken…’, to her third full-length Coffee…. and more recently ‘I Thought It Would Be Easier’, Dressner has gone from strength to strength. Her straightforward lyrical style, sharp ear for wordplay and crisp, lilting vocals offer listeners a front row seat to her stories. Her music has drawn comparisons to an up-tempo Mazzy Star, an understated Jenny Lewis, Soccer Mommy & Phoebe Bridgers.
Annie’s songs have received considerable airplay on BBC Radio 6 Music (Gideon Coe, Marc Riley, Tom Robinson, Steve Lamacq, Tom Ravenscroft), Radio 2 and Radio 1 via her cowrite with Saturday Night Gym Club ‘The Nowhere Team.‘ She recently released her fourth studio album, I Thought It Would Be Easier in 2024, followed by a headline UK tour and supports with Badly Drawn Boy, Bernard Butler (Suede) and The Trials of Cato. She is currently in the studio recording her fifth album, produced by Peter Bruntnell.
UPCOMING LIVE DATES
[Support Slot] Danny & The Champions Of The World – Tour
MARCH
12 – CARDIFF Acapela Studios
13 – OXFORD Jericho
14 – NEWPORT (Isle of Wight) Strings Bar & Venue
15 – EXETER Phoenix
16 – BIRMINGHAM Hare & Hounds
18 – NOTTINGHAM Angel Microbrewery
19 – MANCHESTER Gullivers
20 – LEEDS Brudenell
21 – GLASGOW Hug & Pint
22 – GOSFORTH Civic Theatre
23 – BIRKENHEAD Future Yard
26 – NORWICH Arts Centre
27 – GUILDFORD The Star Inn
28 – BRISTOL Louisiana
29 – BRIGHTON Green Door Store
30 – PORTSMOUTH Wedgewood Rooms
Headline
NOVEMBER
8– The Grace, London
Links/Socials
Website: https://anniedressner.com/home
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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/AnnieDressner
