Anna Cassidy with Marina Rolink

Originally from Belfast, and now based in Glasgow, Anna Cassidy has been steadily making a name for herself in the contemporary folk scene. Born to two Irish folk singers, music has always been an integral part of her life. She first performed alongside her parents in her early teens, where she developed her deep appreciation for Irish traditional music. In preparation for her new releases, Anna has embraced the stage name Anna Cassidy, a nod to her evolving journey as a solo artist.
Anna’s sound takes influence from Irish traditional music whilst drawing inspiration from iconic artists such as Kate Bush, Joni Mitchell, and Carole King, all of which are evident in her evocative vocal style and piano arrangements. Anna’s early career saw her supporting acts like Bastille and The Killers during the Tennent’s Vital Festival in 2014 as part of electro-pop band Go Wolf. Anna began her solo career by releasing her first EP ‘Sparks’ while studying in Aberdeen in 2016, which was later followed by her second EP ‘All Part of It’ in 2021, featuring a full band line-up. Her home-recorded single ‘Breathe’ landed her in the semi-finals of the International Songwriting Competition 2020. Anna is set to release her highly anticipated new singles- ‘The Dog Song’ and ‘I Must Go’, both recorded by Gus Stirrat in Solas Sound Studio, Glasgow. ‘The Dog Song’ is a refreshingly unique take on love that is far from your typical ballad. Drawing from her Irish roots and inspired by modern singer-songwriters, Anna brings an engaging, light-hearted, and heartfelt perspective on love – this time, through the eyes of a dog. ‘I Must Go’ on the other hand captures the bittersweet emotion of being on the edge of love lost all the while hopeful for what’s ahead.