Anna Katarina is a Canadian-American singer-songwriter whose music blends retro pop with indie rock, with echoes of country and soul.  Hailed by Exclaim! as “one of Canada’s most exciting emerging artists,” she crafts emotionally charged, hook-laden songs that feel equally at home on a Laurel Canyon turntable or a ‘90s FM dial. Think Stevie Nicks meets Sheryl Crow with a modern twist of Maggie Rogers.

Known for her down-to-earth stage presence and soulful vocals, Anna has performed across North America and Europe, with appearances at BreakOut West (Canada), Your Roots Are Showing (Ireland), Sand & Strings Festival (Mexico), and Folk Alliance International (USA).

Her sophomore album, While I Was Dreaming (October 3rd, 2025), pairs vintage textures with honest songwriting, lyrically exploring how life enfolds while we’re busy making plans. The first single, “Riptide,” was praised by Duran Duran’s Simon Le Bon on SiriusXM’s The Spectrum and is the Canadian winner of PlayMPE’s 2025 Caster Emerge Contest.

“She sings beautifully, I think it’s really, really something. The track [Riptide] is very beautifully put together, very classy, and the production is great. It’s creamy and welcoming, it wraps you up in fluff.” - Simon Le Bon (Duran Duran)

“...her performances have always been the sort of goosebump-raising sonic experience you would imagine in a deep, sublime dream state, gently drawing you out of your slumber.” - Jeff Sawyer, The Nelson Daily

Similar artists: Maggie Rogers, Sheryl Crow, Stevie Nicks, HAIM, Phoebe Bridgers, Kacey Musgraves, Madison Cunningham, Alanis Morissette

THINGS TO KNOW: Anna is a dual-citizen (Canada-USA) and does not require a VISA to perform in either country. She also has access to Canadian funding to promote performances and more. She tours solo, as a duo and as a four-piece band.