Anna Castile I like itit may seem like a statement but in reality the singer-songwriter, after an intense year of singles and live performances, is ready to make her big debut with her first album coming out on Friday 27 September. The eclectic singer-songwriter, with a sharp irony and a deep sensitivity, winner of the XXXV edition of Musicultura with the song GHALY, he has built a project that explores the themes of nostalgia, love, resistance and faith.
A musical journey that winds through 12 tracks, each with a story to tell.
The album, already available for pre-order, was announced through an original and ironic trailer, directed by Zavvo Nicolosiwhich perfectly reflects Anna's unmistakable style. In the video, published on her social channels, the singer-songwriter appears in a waiting room surrounded by eccentric characters, each with a well-defined musical identity. Among them, “Anna, old-fashioned singer-songwriter” seems to reiterate his detachment from fashions and trends, underlining his artistic uniqueness.
Anna Castiglia – I like An album without stylistic boundaries
I like stands out for the variety of musical influences, ranging from pop and R&B to samba, swing and gypsy, as stated in the press release. Despite the apparent chaos, the artist defines the album as a family tree that collects the musical experiences accumulated in recent years. Some songs date back to five years ago, while others were born shortly before the production phase.
Anna said: “There is no concept behind it but the varied coexistence of distant and different songs, both for the musical genre and for the period in which they were born. It seems like chaos, but it serves to introduce myself completely to the public”.
A tracklist that reflects Anna Castiglia's emotional journey
The album includes songs already known to the public, such as Whitman (feat. Ghemon) And GHALYand other unpublished works that address personal and social issues with the same intensity. The seas offers a journey into melancholy and reflection, while Present participle addresses the difficulties of emerging artists.
Here is the complete tracklist:
- I like
- AAA
- Whitman (feat. Ghemon)
- The churches are closed
- The same ones
- The seas
- Present participle
- Salt inside
- Internal organs
- Too much city
- GHALY
- Ephemeral
The album's title, taken from the opening track, represents a clear message: accept yourself for who you are, without trying to please everyone.
The recognition of Anna Castiglia's talent
After the victory at Musiculture and participation in important festivals, Anna Castile has proven to be one of the most interesting emerging voices on the Italian music scene.
Her fresh and unconventional style attracted the attention of the program Up Next Italy by Apple Musicwhich promotes new talents. With I likeAnna confirms herself as an artist capable of combining irony, depth and creativity in a project that fully reflects her artistic essence.
Photo: Letizia Spatara