In this episode of My Music, host Graham Coath sits down with London-based singer-songwriter Anna Bea for an honest, thoughtful, and wide-ranging conversation about life as an independent artist in today’s music industry.

Discovered via TikTok (a first for Graham), Anna talks about growing up in London, gigging across New York, finding her voice as a songwriter, and how a bit of sibling rivalry kick-started her writing journey. From Bob Marley and Billy Joel to modern pop culture and sync work, Anna shares what inspires her music — and what it really takes to keep going when the internet’s attention span is measured in seconds.

The conversation dives into:

• Writing songs that are almost too honest

• The pressure (and promise) of TikTok for musicians

• Dealing with online negativity and protecting your mental health

• Sync opportunities, collaboration, and creative control

• Why shorter songs are winning — and why longer ones still matter

Anna also discusses her latest release, “A Song From a Scorned Woman”, the realities of balancing multiple jobs alongside music, and her dream of supporting artists she genuinely admires.

A warm, funny, and refreshingly real chat about creativity, resilience, and making music on your own terms.

🎧 Listen now and support independent music.