Anya Marina is a New York-based singer-songwriter with an eclectic flair. She will be performing in Chapel Hill on Sunday, April 8 for an intimate house concert. Staff writer Skyler Taggart talked with her about her upcoming performance.
The Daily Tar Heel: What kind of music do you perform?
Anya Marina: That’s a funny one. I guess it is kind of hard to categorize yourself, but singer-songwriter, indie-rock, indie pop.
DTH: What is your favorite song to perform live?
AM: I really like this song I wrote called “Move You.” It’s on my first album and it’s just a really fun rhythm. I like the lyrics and I like the melody, so it’s always a lot of fun. I never get sick of that one — which is rare to say about a song.
DTH: What are some shows you have done in the past?
AM: All over the U.S. and in London. I started out in San Diego, so I have played a lot in Southern California and then up in Portland, Oregon, where I lived for a while — and now I live in New York, so I am playing here quite a bit.
DTH: Have you ever been to Chapel Hill before?
AM: I have been about five times before. I think I have been in town with Eric Hutchinson, Jason Mraz, Tristan Prettyman and Joshua Radin.