One of my favourite unsigned local artists is Anna Weatherup. This chick has the most amazing voice and is starting to generate quite a buzz around Brisbane. March 6th will see the launch of her first EP Truth at the Globe Theatre, Brunswick St, Fortitude Valley. The first single off the EP - “Real” - made it to number 1 the Triple J Unearthed Rock charts (number 4 on the overall chart.)

You think that I’d know better this time
God give me strength tonight
                - Anna Weatherup

She plays on her own, with just her Maton guitar, her stomp box and her amazing voice. And her EP is no exception. I spoke with her about the recording process, and she said she did record extra guitar, bass and drums, and in the end scrapped the lot of it to keep the same feel you get when you see her play.

Her Unearthed profile suggests she sounds like Mia Dyson, Alanis Morisette, or Sarah McLachlan. She does do a wonderful acoustic version of Silence (Delirium featuring Sarah McLachlin), my you can also make comparisons to other Aussie breakthrough artists like Missy Higgins, The Waifs and Lisa Mitchell.

Speaking of the Waifs, last year, they were rushed to Australia to fill the headlining spot for the Splendour in the Grass music festival at Byron Bay (I can’t recall who pulled out - I’ll get back to you.) Anways, Anna was playing at a cafe in the Brunswick St mall around that time and did a version of Lighthouse, by the Waifs. One of the sisters, who happened to be walking past, felt compelled to come and tell Anna that she sang that song better than they did!

Next Thursday, she is supported by two wonderful immerging artists: Madeleine Paige & Shelly Evans. Tickets are $15 at the door or $12 from OzTix.

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