London-based, Alternative Pop architect, Annie Tisshaw, is thrilled to release her new single,”We Can Go High.” which is due out January 24th, 2020. “We Can Go High” is the artist’s third and final single to complete the political trilogy she envisioned. The electric track explores a wide array of energy and confidence, and “We Can Go High” serves as the final staple to this conceptual storyline. It was entirely written, recorded and produced between her and friend’s bedroom. The focus of this track came to life following the inspiring 2017 London Women’s March in an effort to gain serious political awareness, and to emulate the feeling of love and community for those who hadn’t attended.
“We Can Go High” is the anthem of empowerment supported with the compelling lyrics “We can go high no matter how low you go, we will still fight no matter how much you try to control us.” Annie includes a sample of the spoken word poem “Nasty Woman” by Nina Donovan that leaves you struck with inspiration and confidence to take on anybody that attempts to diminish your social standing. Annie uses contrast to combine a sensitive subject with an upbeat Electro-Pop sound that ultimately blends perfectly together.
In this interview spotlight, I chat with Annie about her forthcoming release, challenges and more.
Full Q&A along with links and music below.
Where are you from and what style of music do you create? (In your own words, not necessarily in marketing terms or by popular genre classifications.)
I’m from a tiny village in Norfolk but I live in London and have been here 7 years so this is definitely my home now. I feel I make pop music with an important message, and I guess its the politically themed lyrics that set me apart from other pop artists.
What led you down this path of music and what motivates you to stay the course?
I’ve played piano since I was 6, after a few years of learning classical piano I started composing. This then led to song writing, I’ve always been extremely creative and music was always an expressive outlet for me. I’m actually a huge music fan myself, seeing and hearing other peoples art, in whatever form this it, always inspires me. I think I have a lot that I want to say in my music that I don’t hear many other artists doing so this definitely keeps me going.
How is your new release different than previous ones? Did you set out to accomplish anything specific?
This release is a lot more emotionally than before and it’s the first time I have openly collaborated. The song features Nina Donovan who is absolutely amazing and I’m so happy she agreed to be part of the process. I hope this song makes the impact that it has the potential to do. I wrote it 3 years ago so I’ve been sitting on it a long time.
Do you face any challenges as an indie musician in a digital age? On the flip side, how has technology helped you (if it has)?
The hardest thing for me has always been trying to finically support my music. When your signed competitors have record labels and huge budgets behind them, how do you compete? I’ve, in the past, worked multiple jobs to support my music. When you’re in such a busy and creative scene like London I think there’s this underlining and unspoken competition of who can grind the hardest. Social media has definitely helped but its also in a way made it too accessible, anyone can put content out. Everyone right now wants to be an influencer without evening bothering to influence anyone.
Where can we follow you online and hear more music?
I’m Annie Tisshaw on all platforms.
