Anna of the North

Anna of the North is a name predominantly used by Anna Lotterud, an Oslo-based Norwegian singer-songwriter from Gjøvik. The music was initially made by Lotterud in collaboration with producer Brady Daniell-Smith,[1] and their debut studio album, Lovers, was released in 2017. The second album, Dream Girl, released in October 2019, was made by Lotterud in association with various producers.[2] The music has been regarded as "soft, soul-baring electro-pop".[3]

Anna of the North
Lotterud performing in 2018
Background information
Birth nameAnna Lotterud
BornGjøvik, Norway
Genres
Occupation(s)Singer-songwriter
Years active2014–present
Labels
Associated acts
Anna of the North performing at Parkteatret Scene in Oslo in 2019.
Photo: Stian Schløsser Møller

Early life

Anna Lotterud (dob c.1989)[4]was born in the small town of Gjøvik in Norway.[5] Her father was a musician.[6] She studied graphic design before moving to Melbourne for further studies.[7]

Music career

During her studies in Melbourne, Australia, Anna met New Zealand-born producer Brady Daniell-Smith[8] at one of his shows and together formed Anna Of The North, with Anna performing vocals and Brady producing the melodies.[9][10]

In June 2014, Anna of the North released her debut single "Sway", which became an immediate internet hit and landed her a record deal with Honeymoon in the US.[11] In September 2014, The Chainsmokers officially remixed "Sway".[12][13]

She followed up the song with "The Dreamer" and "Baby", hitting the top in Hype Machine and later supporting Kygo on tour across Europe.[14] Over the next few months, she released the song "Us" and "Oslo" to critical acclaim.[15]

In May 2017, Anna announced her debut album Lovers with the title track and lead single "Someone" for release on 8 September.[16] This album included the song Lovers; Anna has said this song was inspired by a relationship ending; "I was really in love with this guy, and he broke up with me and it was super sad",[17] although “There’s still a hopefulness in there... There’s still a future ahead, life is gonna get better.” [18][19]

In July 2017, Anna was featured on Tyler, the Creator's singles "Boredom" and "911 / Mr. Lonely" off his album Flower Boy alongside Rex Orange County and Frank Ocean, respectively. Anna was also invited to perform with Tyler, the Creator and Steve Lacy on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.[20]

Brady Daniell-Smith left the duo amicably in 2018.[21]

Anna's second studio album, Dream Girl, was released on 25 October 2019.[22] The title track appeared in an iPad Pro commercial in 2020.[23] In October 2020, she released the EP Believe.[24][25]

Use in films

The song Lovers, from the album of the same name, was the soundtrack for a romantic scene in the 2018 Netflix movie To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before. [26][27]

Discography

Albums
  • Lovers (2017)
  • Dream Girl (2019)

EPs
  • Believe (2020)

Singles
Title Year Album
"Sway" 2014 non-album singles
"The Dreamer" 2015
"Baby" 2016 Lovers
"Us" non-album singles
"Oslo"[28] 2017
"Lovers" Lovers
"Someone"
"Money"
"Fire"
"Nothing Compares 2 U" 2018 non-album single
"Leaning On Myself" 2019
Dream Girl
"Used to Be"
"Thank Me Later"
"Playing Games"
"Dream Girl"
"Dream Girl (Home Made)" 2020
Believe
"Lovers (Home Made)"
"Someone Special"

Guest appearances
Title Year Artist(s) Album
"Boredom" 2017 Tyler, the Creator and Rex Orange County Flower Boy
"911 / Mr. Lonely" Tyler, the Creator, Frank Ocean, and Steve Lacy
"Pick Me Up" G-Eazy The Beautiful & Damned
"Charlie Brown" 2018 Rejjie Snow Dear Annie
"IDGAF"
(Anna of the North Remix)		 Dua Lipa IDGAF (Remixes)
"Feels So Good ◑" Honne Love Me / Love Me Not
"I Don't Even Know Why Though"
(Anna of the North Remix)		 2019 Alina Baraz The Color Of You (Remixes)
"Summer Fade" Snakehips TBA
"Over" 2020 PREP

Awards and nominations

Sweden GAFFA Awards

Delivered since 2010, the GAFFA Awards (Swedish: GAFFA Priset) are a Swedish award that rewards popular music awarded by the magazine of the same name.

Year Nominee / work Award Result Ref.
2018 Herself Best Foreign New Act Nominated [29]

References
  1. https://www.interviewmagazine.com/music/anna-of-the-north-slottsfjell
  2. https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/pop/8528914/anna-of-the-north-heartbreak-sophomore-album-dream-girl-announcement
  3. "Anna of the North | watch | Interview Magazine". Interview Magazine. Retrieved 2017-05-24.
  4. https://www.interviewmagazine.com/music/anna-of-the-north-slottsfjell
  5. Dunn, Francesca (18 August 2016). "10 things you need to know about anna of the north". i-D. Retrieved 4 September 2019.
  6. https://norwegianarts.org.uk/na-meets-anna-of-the-north/
  7. Myers, Owen. "How Anna Of The North Made This Year's Chillest Heartbreak Record". The FADER. Retrieved 4 September 2019.
  8. https://themusic.com.au/features/anna-of-the-north-anna-lotterud-anthony-carew/zsPBwMPCxcQ/22-08-17/
  9. "10 things you need to know about anna of the north | watch | i-D". i-D. Retrieved 2017-05-24.
  10. Sigman, Elinor (16 December 2015). "New Noise: Anna of the North - Wonderland Magazine". Wonderland. Retrieved 4 September 2019.
  11. "Anna of the North unveils debut single 'Sway' | watch | DIY". DIY. Retrieved 2017-07-27.
  12. "Sway (The Chainsmokers Remix) - Single by Anna of the North on Apple Music". iTunes. Retrieved 2017-05-25.
  13. "The Chainsmokers Remix Anna Of The North's Beautiful Single, "Sway" | Under the Gun Review". underthegunreview.net. Retrieved 2017-05-25.
  14. "10 things you need to know about anna of the north | watch | i-D". i-D. Retrieved 2017-05-24.
  15. "Anna of the North straddles mainstream and mysticism with "Us"". The Line of Best Fit. Retrieved 2017-05-24.
  16. "Anna of the North Shares Title Track from Debut Album 'Lovers'". Retrieved 2017-07-27.
  17. https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/pop/8528914/anna-of-the-north-heartbreak-sophomore-album-dream-girl-announcement
  18. https://variety.com/2018/music/news/netflix-to-all-the-boys-ive-loved-before-anna-of-the-north-1202957167/
  19. https://vmagazine.com/article/anna-north-takes-us-new-album-lovers
  20. "Watch Tyler, The Creator Play "911" On The Piano With Steve Lacy And Anna Of The North | watch | The Fader". The Fader. Retrieved 2017-05-24.
  21. https://www.nme.com/blogs/nme-radar/anna-of-the-north-interview-dream-girl-2593460
  22. Cirisano, Tatiana. "Anna Of The North Moves on From Heartbreak With Title Track to Upcoming 'Dream Girl' Album: Exclusive". Billboard. Retrieved 4 September 2019.
  23. "Apple iPad Pro TV Commercial, 'Hummingbird' Song by Anna of the North". iSpot.tv. Retrieved 2020-04-22.
  24. Howard, Lindsay. "Anna of the North's cover of Cher's 'Believe' is simply magical". Variance Magazine. Retrieved 2020-10-26.
  25. MTV News Staff. "Anna Of The North Was Stuck Far From Home, So She Made Her Own". MTV News. Retrieved 2020-10-26.
  26. https://variety.com/2018/music/news/netflix-to-all-the-boys-ive-loved-before-anna-of-the-north-1202957167/
  27. Altmann, Alana. "You Need To Listen To The 'To All The Boys I've Loved Before' Soundtrack ASAP". Elite Daily. Retrieved 6 September 2018.
  28. "Anna Of The North's New Song "Oslo" Is As Cold As Oslo Itself". The FADER. Retrieved 2017-05-24.
  29. "GAFFA-Priset 2018 – och de nominerade är ..." GAFFA (in Swedish). Sweden. Retrieved September 3, 2019.
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