With a voice plucked from the heavens above, Ana Barrena introduces herself on the ethereal ‘B Side’. 

A singer/songwriter based in the idyllic Hertfordshire, Ana garnered acclaim for her collaborative EP with one of the hottest underground producers in the UK, Tambala. The three track EP, entitled ‘Mind Movements’, offered a convergence of electronic, R&B and soul music, with Ana’s ravishing vocal prowess a more than worthy accompaniment to Tambala’s adept, intricate production. 

With lyrics grounded in her own experiences, on ‘B Side’ Ana uses naturalistic imagery and rhetoric to portray the frustrations of a stumbling relationship. The sophisticated, jazz-tinged instrumental from Harry Newman is an ideal supplement for Ana’s devastatingly dazzling vocals and empathetic narrative. 

Speaking on her music, Ana commented that ‘(she is) often trying to find the middle ground between the emotional and relational mind’, which is an intriguing and compelling way of writing; this approach allows the 25 year old to write in a measured yet expressive way. 

The raw serenity of Ana’s vocals, married with the coherency of the writing and the delicacy of the soundscape, is subtly stunning. Expect more cascading coolness from this major talent!