Radio by ANNA JOSEPHINE: Review

by Gabe Finch February 15, 2024

February 15, 2024

Anna Josephine’s latest single, “Radio,” offers a delightful blend of indie folk, chamber pop, and Americana influences, creating an enchanting and whimsical musical journey. Released on February 9th, the bittersweet song about fading love has arrived just in time for the transition into the spring season, with its idyllic and naturalistic themes perfectly aligning with the changing landscape and the themes of growth, renewal, and reflection.

From the outset, “Radio” captivates with its acoustic guitar strumming, which evokes joy with its steely and glittering charm. Swelling and drifting violin melodies create a lush, nostalgic, melancholic, and textured sonic tapestry enveloping our ears.

What sets “Radio” apart is its diaristic and poetic lyrics and emphatic storytelling. Her writing carries profound figurative language that proves Anna Josephine a poet and literary genius. She weaves imagery of flowers, roots, soil, and trees, tapping into the cottagecore aesthetic.

Josephine’s voice carries passion, contemplation, and reflection. She sings how even phoning your partner can become difficult when they no longer love you. She anecdotally relates to us as she sings of losing sleep and sanity as she “drowns” in the “silence” of their “sound.” With all this intuitive introspection, the joyful melody of the song suggests that even in moments of transition, there’s beauty to be found. She sings, “Out of tune or out of key, shift the focus back on me.”

If you want to experience the renaissant beauty of “Radio” yourself, it’s available for you on all platforms.

Josephine came live a few days ago, on Feb 11, in LA. She’s doing one live in NYC this March 21 at Rockwood Music Hall. So mark your calendars and stick with the rising artist winning honestly and transparently with her music.