Next month is Disability History Month and to celebrate our diversity I did a short film on what living with ADHD is like for the University of Kent (filmed in our gorgeous Neve Genesis studio - second home!).
I hope this helps others to understand the highs and lows of living with ADHD. My diagnosis answered so many questions I’ve had for a long time. I’m very proud of this:
https://www.kent.ac.uk/student/dhm#videos
Anna x
Thrilled this has finally been announced for 20th Jan 2023 release.
It’s an absolute honour to have co-written the track ‘Black Sheep’ on here. I can’t wait for you all to hear it!
You can pre-save/pre-order the album here: https://daver.lnk.to/RadioSongs
Dave will be performing live at Omeara in London 2nd November 2022: https://www.ticketweb.uk/event/dave-rowntree-omeara-tickets/12489285?pl=EYOE
#daverowntree #blur #cowrite #blacksheep #debutalbum
This week I took myself into one of the studios I’m fortunate enough to have access to to start working on some new tracks. New tracks? Yes, you heard correctly! I’m not sure how many, what, when and where yet but it’s good to be back experimenting and enjoying making music again. The benefit of experience (age and wisdom?) means I’m not rushing, but I’m excited for what’s coming. X
In true transparency I wanted to share this with you all. If I’ve not seen you recently then you’re probably not aware that I was diagnosed with ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder) in October, and am under review for ASD, or as it’s been previously known as, Aspergers (we know it is, but get confirmation later this month).
I posted the above in jest, but in truth, this is a small, but poignant insight into what everyday life is like as someone who is Neurodiverse. I’ve always known I was different, I’ve always known I’ve not functioned the way others do, or most expect. But there came a point last year where I had to find out beacuse it all became too much.
I’m sure most of you who have suffered my typos over the years in mail outs are not surprised, and I think it’s important here to celebrate difference. I certainly would not have achieved what I have if I wasn’t.
For myself, I am beginning a process of reflection. I’ve come to realise why situations have worked out the way they have, in particular my work with women in music has made me realise why I haven’t spotted potentially dangerous situations when I perhaps should have, but it’s also given me an ability to be able to make change in the music industry so that things can be better.
People often talk about the ‘superpowers’ of being ND. I would agree there, there certainly are some superpowers, and if I listed them all here you’d probably be asleep but the end of it. But, everyday institutions and social situations create an aura of shame around those areas that require management. Labelling ADHD as learning disability I find is particularly unhelpful.
Chaos, confusion, loud noise avoidance, social avoidance, all of these are challenging, but they don’t have to be. What makes the difference is awareness. I tell everyone now because it means I don’t have to pretend, and to be honest, I’m extremely proud of my differences and what I’ve achieved. I tell my children they should be too.
So next time you’re on a train and thinking about watching Netflix on 11 so the whole carriage can hear, make sure you put some headphones on. A little bit of kindness really does make a difference.
Anna
Saturday saw the vinyl launch for Kevin Brennan’s fabulous album There Clown and the Cigarette Girl.
It was an absolute honour to share the stage with Kevin, Glen Matlock, Gerry Diver and Pete Flood again, this time in Cardiff, and to be able to play these wonderful songs again!
If you haven’t already, make sure you listen. It’s a very special piece!
Here we all are on stage and before hand in the dressing room! Looking forward to hopefully playing together again.
Anna x
23rd April I’ll be donning my Doc Martins, black jeans and Fender Telecaster for a special one off show in Cardiff. Looking forward to being part of the band again, supporting the vinyl release of Kevin Brennan’s album ‘The Clown and the Cigarette Girl’.
St John’s Church, Canton, Cardiff on Saturday, April 23rd (doors 7pm) – come on down! 👇
You can buy tickets here: wegottickets.com/event/540245
Hi all,
Been a little quiet this end as I have recently relocated from Surrey to Kent! Which means I’ve spent the last coupe of months covered in paint and dust setting up the new studio!
I’m still recording bits here and there, and have a couple of big releases with other artists coming this year (hopefully!) so bear with me, more news coming soon.
In the meantime, here’s my new local #widesky.
x
I wanted to say a huge THANK YOU to everyone who has supported the new single Stormy Daughter which came out last Friday. It’s tough going as an independent artist these days, and coupled with this being a real labour of love the feedback has been absolutely wonderful.
On Friday (19th November) the music video will make its premiere on my You Tube channel at 9am. This has been another labour of love, and after 18 months of trying to bounce ideas (never normally a problem!) I’m so relieved to have finally finished both the audio and the video! I hope you all enjoy it!
YouTube.com/annaneale
Anna x
I’m really pleased to announce that I’ve been elected to The Ivor’s Academy Senate! Along with these other wonderful 39 folks! Huge thank you to everyone who voted! I look forward to carry on fighting the good fight. 🙏🙏🙏
On Wednesday my friend and fellow co-writer on forthcoming single ‘Stormy Daughter’, Kevin Brenann MP, released his album ‘The Clown and the Cigarette Girl’. I was honoured to be asked to be part of the band for the album launch at the 100 Club in London, sharing the stage alongside Glen Matlock (Sex Pistols), producer Gerry Diver and Pete Flood (Bellowhead).
It’s my first time back on stage since the Picnic gigs at Warwick and Blenheim last year, and the first time back in a music venue since the start of the pandemic. It was great to be able to just be a musician again, and be part of something different. That Telecaster has never been giggled live before, and it felt good to be breaking out some electric textures!
It’s a lovely album, full of beautifully written songs. Go and check it out.
Anna x
