Emily Anderson is an indie folk artist crafting songs that are uplifting, intimate, and wryly warmhearted. Sonically akin to Kacey Musgraves and Phoebe Bridgers, Anderson’s songwriting has been praised for its authenticity and emotional depth, “a totally authentic songwriter” whose stories “shine with a smile and a smirk” (Loren Dixon, KNBA). Her sophomore record Salt & Water earned widespread attention, with the single “Gold” landing a national placement in a Miller Lite ad campaign. Her newest single “The Light” is featured in Netflix’s Virgin River, adding to a growing list of sync placements that includes Netflix’s Love is Blind (Season 8) and video games Calico and The Stars Between Us.
Anderson has toured extensively across the US and Canada, sharing stages with Alex Lahey, Sarah Tudzin, Danielle Ate the Sandwich, and Peter Mulvey. Originally from Fairbanks, Alaska before moving to Los Angeles, she maintains roots in the Alaska music community.
Anderson’s third full length album Be Everything is set to release Spring 2027.
What the people say…
Whether you’re having a bad day or having one of the best days in a long time, Emily Anderson’s Simple Things will make it better. Harmonies that sound so natural and gorgeous orchestrations are at the heart of both the toe-tapping melodies and lyrical songwriting that pulls you into a story that you’ll want to experience again and again.
– Lori Neufeld, KUAC
Emily Anderson’s music is pure and could serve as the soundtrack to awaken one’s spirit. It offers a bright light where there is darkness and exposes Anderson’s visionary world. ‘Simple Things’ delivers a variety of brightness and color. Anderson’s angelic voice ranges from energetic and playful on songs like “Space,” to soft and beautiful such as on the track “Window.”
– Robert Foran III, Anchorage Press
“Emily Anderson’s music shatters the imagery you might have of surviving the long dark winters while living in Fairbanks, AK. One might expect dark introspection or a songwriter who bites back at life, but the songs on ‘Simple Things’ are warm and emotive while holding a strong conviction that will keep you listening to these smartly written stories. Listener response has been strong and they want to know how to get the CD so they can hear more!”