FAIR ON HIM

SINGLE RELEASED

20th FEB 2025

WATCHING YOU AS YOU FALL

SINGLE TO BE RELEASED

18th JULY 2025

DAWN

SINGLE TO BE RELEASED

23rd MAY 2025

Stella Anning, Yellow Brick Veneer – Stella’s first Singer/Songwriter Album After Releasing Two Instrumental Albums as Bandleader

Naarm/Melbourne-based guitarist and now, singer-songwriter, Stella Anning is set to release her first album as a singer. With her first powerful single release Fair on Him, shared a haunting track that tackles themes of accountability and inequity in the music industry. This first release provides an exciting glimpse into Stella’s forthcoming album, Yellow Brick Veneer, set for release in September, 2025.

An Introduction into Stella’s New Work

“The album is a collection of songs that began during lockdown, a time that coincided with my journey into motherhood. In the quiet solitude of pregnancy and childbirth during this period, I spent a lot of time reflecting on my past and envisioning the future I hoped for both myself, my child and my community. This experience made me want to write words, to be able to communicate directly with my audience and engage with them in a more personal and meaningful way from my previous instrumental albums. Since then, many other challenges have emerged that also made it onto the album. Each song unveils a facet of the human journey, inviting listeners to navigate life's intricacies with openness.”

Stella’s Evolving Sound

As a guitarist, composer, and performer, Stella Anning is celebrated for her technical skill and innovative approach to music. Recognised as part of Naarm/Melbourne’s new wave of jazz, Stella’s upcoming album ventures into new territory, combining her extensive musical foundation with an intimate, singer-songwriter style that reflects her personal journey as a mother and advocate. “This album reflects where I’ve come from and where I’m going,” she says.

A Collective of Exceptional Talent

Stella’s artistry is amplified by an incredible band featuring some of Naarm’s finest musicians:

·  Selene Messinis (keys): Known for her work with thndo, Parvyn, and Circus Oz.

·  Kyrie Anderson (drums): Renowned for collaborations with Pussy Riot, Julia Jacklin, and Emma Donovan.

·  Richard Rose (bass): A key figure in Naarm’s music scene, performing with Black Jesus eXperience and Standing Circle.

Together, this ensemble brings a dynamic and captivating energy to Stella’s broader body of work.