Bow Anderson releases ‘Black Heart’ + debut EP, ‘New Wave’

Bow Anderson releases debut EP,

‘New Wave’

Featuring new track

‘Black Heart’, ‘New Wave’ video and more

Available now on EMI

“Tear-stained soul…a chorus that lifts you up by your ears” Guardian Guide“Powerful vocals astrid feisty pop melodies” Notion“Irresistible…a vibrant pop twist on classic sounds” Dork“A Motown sound for girls raised on Rihanna…stunning” The Line of Best Fit“A precise dissection of despair” Observer“God I love that! That could light up the whole of Edinburgh” – Elton John

Bow Anderson has today released her debut EP, ‘New Wave’ – featuring the stunning ‘Black Heart’, the title track (and playful, ‘La La Land’ inspired video) plus much-acclaimed first singles ‘Sweater’ (and more).

The fast-rising Scottish pop star has picked up early support across Radio 1 and Apple Music 1, been named one of Vevo’s Ones to Watch, gone top 20 on Spotify’s Viral Charts and made her first TV appearances on the likes of Children In Need; all up-front of her debut EP…

In 2021, Bow Anderson looks set to ride the ‘New Wave’ of British pop. The EP’s latest track, ‘Black Heart’, strips back Bow’s more 60s-leaning influences (and striking voice) to rawly powerful effect. “It’s so easy to look in from the outside and know someone’s no good for a friend you know so well, but explaining that to them isn’t easy. ‘Black Heart’ is about being there and picking up the pieces when their heart gets broken.” 

It’s paired with the video and title track to ‘New Wave’, mixing uplifting, gospel-tinged pop – and a suitably knowing dance video – about starting afresh, and letting go of the negative people in your life.

A distinctive new artist (and fearless young woman), Bow Anderson was born and bred on the east side of Edinburgh. As a teenager she took part in competitive trampolining, training with people who went on to be part of Team GB before a freak accident put a halt to her competing at the National Championships (“I almost lost my leg,” she shrugs today). But as the body she had bet her future on proved fallible, Bow found her voice.

During her rehabilitation, Anderson’s father would sing with her each night to help her get to sleep, which led to Bow moving to London after her recovery to hustle making music. On the ‘New Wave’ EP, Bow’s songs appear as inspired by the work ethic and bombast of classic Motown as they are the attitude and production of heroes like early-Rihanna; cut through with frank, warts-and-all lyrics, which turn adversity (whether romantic, physical, or emotional) into a source of strength. First single ‘Sweater’ – released the week the world went into lockdown – was about losing your ex, but keeping his clothes. Followup ‘Heavy’ captures the attempt to get over him, but by accidentally getting drunk in the park. And EP highlight ‘Island’ – complete with its playful, synchronised-swimming video – embodies the ‘New Wave’ spirit of women standing up for themselves, and not taking anymore nonsense.  In an extreme time for new artists, Bow Anderson nonetheless firmly stands out – a point made in emphatic style on the strength of her debut EP. Sporting careers and young love might end, but like any genuine competitors, Bow Anderson appears to take life in its stride (and turn it all into pop gold). An old soul, on the ‘New Wave’.

LISTEN to ‘Black Heart’

WATCH the video to ‘New Wave’

LISTEN to the ‘New Wave’ EP

WATCH the video for ‘Sweater’