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Anna Backus
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British Columbia
Anna Katarina
Artist
Anna Katarina is a Canadian-American singer-songwriter recognized by Exclaim! Magazine as one of Canada’s most exciting emerging artists. Her music blends Indie Pop and Rock with echoes of Folk and Soul, drawing comparisons to Stevie Nicks, Sheryl Crow, and Joni Mitchell. With a sound that feels both nostalgic and refreshingly modern, she delivers evocative storytelling wrapped in dynamic, hook-driven production.
In 2024, Anna performed at Your Roots Are Showing (Ireland), Sand & Strings Festival (Mexico), Woodstove Festival (BC), and NXNE (Toronto), alongside sold-out shows with Shawn Hook and Said The Whale. Her European fanbase continues to grow, leading to biannual tours across Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium, and Denmark.
Her sophomore album, While I Was Dreaming (September 2025), dives into lush, retro-infused soundscapes and introspective songwriting, embracing the idea that life happens while you’re busy making plans. With raw, heartfelt lyricism and a voice that cuts straight to the core, Anna continues to captivate audiences, cementing herself as a defining artist of her generation.
“...her performances have always been the sort of goosebump raising sonic experience you would imagine in a deep sublime dream state, gently drawing you out of your slumber.” - Jeff Sawyer, The Nelson Daily.
“a young Joni Mitchell… transcendent” - Mike from Baker City, OR
Similar artists: Stevie Nicks, Joni Mitchell, Jenny Lewis, Erin Rae, Kacey Musgraves, Maggie Rogers, Sheryl Crow, Faye Webster, Madison Cunningham, Alanis Morissette, Kathleen Edwards
In 2024, Anna performed at Your Roots Are Showing (Ireland), Sand & Strings Festival (Mexico), Woodstove Festival (BC), and NXNE (Toronto), alongside sold-out shows with Shawn Hook and Said The Whale. Her European fanbase continues to grow, leading to biannual tours across Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium, and Denmark.
Her sophomore album, While I Was Dreaming (September 2025), dives into lush, retro-infused soundscapes and introspective songwriting, embracing the idea that life happens while you’re busy making plans. With raw, heartfelt lyricism and a voice that cuts straight to the core, Anna continues to captivate audiences, cementing herself as a defining artist of her generation.
“...her performances have always been the sort of goosebump raising sonic experience you would imagine in a deep sublime dream state, gently drawing you out of your slumber.” - Jeff Sawyer, The Nelson Daily.
“a young Joni Mitchell… transcendent” - Mike from Baker City, OR
Similar artists: Stevie Nicks, Joni Mitchell, Jenny Lewis, Erin Rae, Kacey Musgraves, Maggie Rogers, Sheryl Crow, Faye Webster, Madison Cunningham, Alanis Morissette, Kathleen Edwards
Artist, Singer, Touring musician
Artist, Instrumentalist, Performer, Singer, Touring musician
- Guitar
- Piano
- Vocalist
Co-writer, Lyricist, Songwriter, Top Line
Producer
Folk, Indie Rock, Pop, R&B, Soul
English, French