{"id":2194,"date":"2017-05-17T10:10:31","date_gmt":"2017-05-17T10:10:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/alreadyheard.com\/staging\/music-by-numbers-annas-anchor\/"},"modified":"2018-03-21T23:01:27","modified_gmt":"2018-03-21T23:01:27","slug":"music-by-numbers-annas-anchor","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/alreadyheard.com\/staging\/music-by-numbers-annas-anchor\/","title":{"rendered":"Music By Numbers: Anna\u2019s Anchor"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Since launching Anna’s Anchor<\/b> in 2014, Limerick native Marty Ryan has clocked in a hefty amount of miles, travelling by land, air and sea to play shows throughout Ireland, the United Kingdom, Europe and America. When he’s not been on the road or on a boat or plane, he’s been writing a wealth of material. Amongst his releases is the coast-to-coast project, ‘The Islands’<\/i> and last September’s full-length, ‘Nautical Miles’<\/i>.<\/p>\n

Later this month he will be adding to his discography with a new double A-Side single. ‘Summer Camp’ \/ ‘You Are A Lighthouse’<\/i> sees Ryan looking to the future as the former continues his transition from solo acoustic artists to a full band. While the former is a reworked song that originally appeared on the aforementioned ‘The Islands’<\/i>.<\/p>\n

As he gears up to release the new single, we sat down with Marty for a detailed talk about the music and the people that have shaped Anna’s Anchor<\/b> along the way. However, Ryan put an unusual spin on things and decided to play it by the numbers.<\/p>\n

1 Artist You Couldn\u2019t Live Without\u2026<\/h2>\n

My dad, he plays a bit of bluegrass on a Friday night in Adare and some folk ballads in Herberts on a Tuesday night. Wouldn’t be here without him, literally!<\/p>\n

2 people you know, that shaped your passion for music\u2026<\/h2>\n

Firstly, Steve Ryan from Windings\/GAMAK has had a huge part to play in my DIY, hands on approach. After hearing stories of what they achieved and the scene they had built in my hometown, made me more determined than ever. Secondly, I would have to say And So I Watch You From Afar. An incredibly creative band that’s constantly changing and works so hard!<\/p>\n

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You Are A Lighthouse (Summer Camp B-Side) by Anna’s Anchor<\/a><\/p>\n

3 songs you wish you\u2019d written\u2026<\/h2>\n

Galway Girl by Old Crow Medicine Show
\nGalway Girl by Nathan Carter
\nGalway Girl by Ed Sheeran<\/p>\n

4 bands everyone should hear\u2026<\/h2>\n

Windings, Cruiser, Casavettes, Eraser TV. All from Limerick. World domination is on the horizon!<\/p>\n

5 songs you love\u2026<\/h2>\n

Alright by Life Goals
\nA Different Space of Mind by The Winter Passing
\nHolyhead by Stairwells
\nCutting Room Floor by Chewing on Tinfoil
\nEnemies by Ganglions<\/p>\n

6 bands you\u2019re keen to play with\u2026<\/h2>\n

Into It. Over It.
\nInterpol
\nMartha
\nJimmy Eat World
\nAmerican Football
\nAnd So I Watch You From Afar<\/p>\n

7 places you\u2019d love to play\u2026<\/h2>\n

The Olympia in Dublin
\nFighting Cocks in Kingston
\nFirst Unitarian Church in Philly
\nWebster Hall in New York
\nThe Gorge in Washington
\nAsbury Lanes in New Jersey
\nA sold out Dolans Warehouse in Limerick for the launch of LP #2<\/p>\n