Anna Dine makes mesmerising melancholic debut with swinging single, 'kind 2 me'

Sydney’s Anna Dine makes her mark with her debut single, ‘kind 2 me’ - a mesmerising blend of breezy indie pop and nu soul swing, which hits digital streaming platforms today.

The new track, which made waves by winning the prestigious Sonora Song Competition this year, is an emotional gut punch, delivered in sweetened blows; it’s a song for anyone who has been deprived of the bare minimum, invalidated and ruthlessly gaslit, combining lyrical drama with lush synth production to illuminate the powerlessness of being enmeshed in a relationship with someone who won’t treat you with basic dignity.

Anna Dine makes her debut with ‘kind 2 me’, a woozy mix of nostalgic synths, reverb-soaked guitar and a rhythm section that swings just right. Her vocals drift with confidence but still leave room for a bit of fragility, floating over a haze of 60s shimmer. It’s a track that sparkles on the surface while dipping into melancholic shadows underneath — sweet and sharp in the same breath.

A dream pop songstress with a cynicism showered in glittering synths and lush harmonies, Anna Dine tackles topics like body image and grieving, wrapped in a shimmering indie pop package inspired by Claire, Benee, and Last Dinosaurs.

Anna has established her presence in the Sydney live music scene, appearing in the Marrickville Music Festival, Generate Youth Festival, and playing alongside established Sydney acts like Daisy Pring and Lolita Mae at various venues across Sydney, including Ryan’s Thirroul, The Chippo, Botany View Hotel, and Bootleggers.  Anna Dine will celebrate the launch of ‘kind 2 me’ at her single launch on October 25th at the Sneaky Possum in Chippendale, followed by a co-headline regional tour later this year alongside Sydney act Cate Guirguis.

‘kind 2 me’ is out now on all streaming platforms.