A poignant statement of self autonomy and the significance of advocating for yourself and others in the face of adversity, Armenian-American songwriter, composer & producer KÁRYYN has shared her latest single, ‘Anthem For Those Who Know’. Marking her first new music release in four years, the track is a defiant return to form for the musician, who seeks to motivate and comfort listeners through her determined vocals and potent lyrics, which soar over her considered instrumentation.
Co-produced with Hudson Mohawke and released via Mute, ‘Anthem For Those Who Know’ is a rumination on the importance of protest in all its forms. “I wanted to give this song to you now because I think it speaks to the moment,” KÁRYYN explains about the new release. “It’s about standing up with the magnitude of peace in the face of violence of any kind. This was my own personal protest song for the last few years, for myself and for my life.
The message of this song is about liberation; personal and collective. My hope is that it inspires strength in anyone who needs it, to speak truth to power, and cut through bullshit and illusions to say: ‘I’m not going to let fear imprison or silence me.’ I know what it’s like to be alone and afraid of being punished for speaking up. I also know the immense freedom that arises from embracing your worth & using your voice for the truth. If nothing else, know that you’re not alone, and if no one else knows, I know.”
Finding strength in the repetition of her mantra-like chorus – “I will be the collider / you will be dark matter / we will not be afraid / we will not be silenced ever” – KÁRYYN seeks to acknowledge and overcome the damaging effects of the past, and move forward with hope and peace into the future.
Listen to ‘Anthem For Those Who Know’ below.
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