Anna Jeavons – Anomie
Using music as a point of escape and as a remedy, Anna Jeavons delivers songs that captivate on first impact. A unique voice in Adelaide’s indie scene, the songwriter has been consistently building a body of work that combines intimacy, emotional nuance and nostalgia.
ANOMIE is the name of the 2026 studio album: a collection of songs exploring the turbulent emotional terrain of one’s twenties – everything from existential angst to unrequited love. ANOMIE was brought to life with the help of Ben Stewart (Slowly Slowly), who took the reins on production. As Australian emo royalty, Stewart was perfectly placed to amplify the songs’ emotional weight.
As Jeavons describes, “Anomie is for anyone who feels lost and lonely. It speaks to the anxiety of trying to make the leap from juvenescence to adulthood – and not quite getting it right. The word “Anomie” refers to the lack of moral guidelines in the modern world, and the sense of rootlessness this can cause.
Sometimes I call the genre “pathos pop”, often having a poignant quality that evokes sadness”.
The record comprises 12 songs that were written over the course of ten years. In the lead up to its release, Jeavons shared a range of emotive singles, including ‘Smart Casual’, ‘Woo Me’, ‘On The Sidelines’ and ‘Milky’.
New feature track ‘A Vow’, releasing alongside a DIY music video, once again shows Jeavons’ poignancy as a songwriter. A song about human complexity in how we connect, it offers unique insight into Anna’s perspective on relationships.
“I’ve always been fascinated by the ways humans operate and interact. I’m really interested in the idea of relationships as vehicles for growth and self-development.
Our loved ones mirror our greatest weaknesses back to us. In close proximity, we cannot hide behind a mask. So, our intimate relationships are some of our greatest teachers. I wrote this song when I was single – about what I was looking for in a future relationship: to be always growing.
“A Vow” goes to show that, although ANOMIE’s title and themes are dark in many ways, threads of brightness can be found throughout. In Jeavons’ performance and narration, the listener is invited to lose themselves in the reflective lyrics, beautiful arrangements, and underlying optimism.
This is an album for listeners to find comfort in where needed, and a reminder that – although it can be hard and confusing to be a human – we are rarely alone in our grievances.
“My music’s about catharsis; for myself and for others if I’m lucky. It’s a place where I can open up free of judgement and reflect. In sharing my songs, I give others permission to do the same. I hope I can help some listeners feel less alone.”
On Saturday 6 June, Jeavons will officially celebrate the album’s launch with a full-band show at accessible venue Nexus Arts in Adelaide. Presented by local indie collective Runt! Records, the event is set to turn up the emotion, with performances from indie star Sofia Menguita and Melbourne’s Eaglemont.
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