After a gruelling rise out of an emotional gutter, Calgary-based pop-rocker (and multi-disciplinary writer) A.N. challenges the status quo as rock’s black sheep. She made her first magazine cover in February 2025. Gracing the front of The Scene, Calgary’s leading arts and culture magazine, is just a sign of what’s to come.
She released her album “I’m Not Afraid to Die Anymore (INATDA),” co-produced by James Bunton (Prince Edward County/Toronto), November 8th 2024. Her search for freedom and belonging is beautifully wrapped in distorted guitars and emotionally complex vocal layering.
To rewind, A.N. made her festival debut at Sled Island 2022. She participated in the 2023-2024 TD Incubator program by Arts Commons. Off the heels of an electrifying cabaret performance, through the program, A.N. opened for Vivek Shraya at FoundFest 2024 in Cochrane, AB.
In August 2024, she completed MacEwan University’s TD Artist in Residence program, culminating in a performance that left the audience saying “Holy sh*t.” (This isn’t just bio fluff, she has video footage to prove it.)
On November 10th, 2024, she celebrated the end of a year-long waterfall release with an album release party at the Alcove Centre for the Arts in support of INATDA. She did a Live Session at Winnipeg’s UMFM and Calgary’s CJSW in support of the record.
In 2024, various singles off her album INATDA received radio support from CBC, CKUA, x92.9, CJSW among other stations across Canada. A.N.’s recent performances include SoundOff Summit, High Performance Rodeo – performing as a part of the Beautiful Young Artist cabaret, and the Ship and Anchor with Spencer Jo.
She is currently eyeing her first 8-date regional tour in May/June 2025 (including 3 festivals) and a three-show run at Calgary Fringe 2025, where she will perform her self-produced autobiographical play based on her album INATDA.
Name:
A.N.
Genre:
Pop-Rock
Founded:
A.N. (specifically) 2021 or 2022
# of Albums:
1
Latest Album:
I’m Not Afraid to Die Anymore
Latest Single:
IMPOSTER SYNDROME (Alberta Mix)
Latest Video:
Favourite musician growing up:
Billy Talent
Favourite musician now:
BT has been grandfathered into that spot
Guilty pleasure song:
I don’t think liking anything should make me feel guilty.
Live show ritual:
Stress out about it.
Favourite local musician:
I just saw Kenna Burima perform, at a recent TD Incubator show, and loved her note choices on the piano.
EP or LP?
LP
Early bird or night owl?
I don’t even know anymore.
Road or studio?
I’m heading on my first regional tour in May/June so I guess I’m about to find out! But if I had to guess, I’d say the studio. Or maybe the road!
Any shows or albums coming up?
Yes, I have lots of shows coming up. I’m touring and playing East Town Get Down May 24th and Sled Island June 21st (PinBar @8:30pm), I also have a relatively big theatre announcement coming for the summer!
Where can we follow you?
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Rapid Fire Local Questions:
What is your favourite local restaurant?
Right now, Gaucho Brazilian BBQ
What is your favourite street in your city and why?
17th Ave. Easy to navigate, has lots of things I really want.
What is your favourite park in your city and why?
Sandy Beach. Because of memories of my friend and I taking walks there and catching up.
What is your favourite music venue in your city?
Wherever Sled Island is.
What is your favourite music store in your city?
Honestly, I just go to Long and McQuade. Mother’s Music was sweet back in the day.
