Romanie Shares New Single 'Anything Or Anyone'

‘Anything or Anyone’ is the latest single taken from Romanie’s upcoming album, It’s Not That Funny.

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Following the release of singles ‘Uh Oh’, ‘When Will We Lose Hope?’ and ‘I Won’t Yell’, the latter of which was co-produced with Adam Hyde (Peking Duk, Keli Holiday) and Tom Stell (Golden Features), Naarm/Melbourne-based artist Romanie has shared her latest single, ‘Anything Or Anyone’.

Taken from the multi-award-winning artist’s upcoming album, It’s Not That Funny, out Friday 20 February (pre-order here), ‘Anything Or Anyone’ is a touching guitar ballad reflecting on loneliness and isolation.

“This song is a really big reminder to myself that I’m not alone,” Romanie says. “I wrote it in the midst of a really dark and lonely time - thinking I was completely alone by shutting myself out. Living on the other side of the world, choosing a career that is not straightforward - it can sometimes feel like you’re screaming into the void. I think the song, even though it stemmed from a sad time, is a reminder and dedication to anyone who’s ever felt lonely (all of us) and a reminder that we never are alone. Community is everything.”

It’s Not That Funny finds Romanie blending folk music with indie rock and contains 11 tracks about finding the best in tough situations. “I’ve always had a fascination for ‘broken things’ - and looking for the beauty in them,” Romanie explains.

Speaking on the album’s title, she says, “It’s Not That Funny is a reference to trying to convince your therapist you’re funny and that anything that’s ever happened to you ‘wasn’t all that bad’. I think that growing up in Belgium, we’re always told to keep a brave face and to keep going no matter what – which is great for endurance and resilience; but sometimes as humans, we just want to be soft. As women in society I feel like we always have to strive for perfection; but I think that with this album I wanted to seek out the imperfections; uncover what’s behind the jokes.”

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Having grown up in Belgium, Romanie left her home to pursue a music career, landing in Naarm/Melbourne.

Known for crafting indie-pop songs built on emotional honesty, her music recalls Wet Leg, Big Thief, The Cranberries and more.

Having shared the stage with the likes of Keli Holiday, to whom she lent her vocals for his hit single ‘Ecstasy’, grentperez, Mia Wray, Angus and Julia Stone, Blanco White and more, Romanie is gaining a reputation for her compelling live performances.

‘Anything or Anyone’ by Romanie is out now. Listen here. It’s Not That Funny is out Friday 20 February. Pre-order here. Check out the album artwork and tracklisting below.

It’s Not That Funny

1. Anything or Anyone

2. I Tried To Erase You

3. Falling

4. My Eyes Don’t Light Up When I Look At You

5. When Will We Lose Hope?

6. I Won’t Yell

7. Only Darkness Grows

8. Thrift Shop

9. I Can’t Think About A Future

10. Uh Oh

11. Power At Play

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