by abby crabill
Anna Sun is a New York-based indie pop-rock band who has recently released their self-titled debut EP. The EP genre can be described as a mixture of pop, rock, and emo styles. It features six songs from the group, including titles such as: “Mine,” “What A Shame,” and “Mr. Midnight.”
Anna Sun explores several of the hardships that many people can relate to, expressing through words what many of us have felt. After paying closer attention to the lyrics, a listener is able to hear the heartbreak behind the words, while the music remains upbeat and sunny to create the sounds of a feel good song. It is also clear that the group uses songwriting as a sort of journal for thoughts and emotions. A sense of vulnerability is created as if the artist is sharing thoughts with the listener like they have been personal friends for years.
The romantic sounds of songs such as “Mr. Midnight” and “Weak” clearly express the artist’s feelings and intentions through the lyrics as if they are directed straight at the love interest. There is a strong emotional attachment that can be felt through the lyrics from “Weak,” such as, “But you never really felt that way / when I turned to leave you made me stay,” and “Your love, it makes me weak.” These lyrics are a clear juxtaposition when compared to the quick fling relationship that is described through the lyrics of “Mr. Midnight.” These lyrics describe a much less formal relationship through lyrics like “Just a girl / standing in front of a boy / asking him to / fuck me / don’t worry.” These songs on the same EP create a more relatable view of what it is like experiencing different forms of love and relationships.
Overall, the music is relatable and an excellent mixture of romantic ballads and seductive chords. This EP is a window into the different highs and lows that everyone experiences in life.