LONDON-BASED ZIMBABWEAN POP STARLET ANANYA RETURNS WITH HAUNTINGLY BEAUTIFUL NEW SINGLE ‘ALL THAT GLITTERS ISN’T GOLD’
Following the success of her last two singles ‘Emotions’ and ‘Happy’, and critical acclaim from the likes of MTV, Rolling Stone Africa, iHeartRadio, GQ South Africa, and Wonderland, London-based Zimbabwean singer, songwriter and musician ANANYA returns with ‘ALL THAT GLITTERS ISN’T GOLD’, her most introspective and emotionally resonant release yet. Serving as her first offering of 2025, the indie-pop confessional unpacks themes of broken trust, disillusionment, and the quiet strength that comes with seeing things as they truly are. Wrapped in melancholic melodies, poetic lyricism, and ethereal production, the track embodies both the sting of betrayal and the power of reclaiming one’s worth. Ananya’s delicate yet commanding vocals float between heartbreak and resilience, mirroring the painful yet liberating realization that not everything that sparkles is meant to last.
‘All That Glitters Isn’t Gold’ began as a stripped-back piano melody before evolving into a richly textured sonic journey. The track’s unconventional structure mirrors its message – building tension only to crash into silence, symbolizing the weight of unspoken truths. Speaking about the song’s meaning, Ananya explains, “Some lessons hit harder than others. This song is one of those realizations that lingers for a while after the moment’s gone. It’s about looking back at something (or someone) you once thought was special, only to see the cracks you ignored. There’s frustration, disappointment, and that sting of knowing you gave too much. But more than that, there’s a quiet strength in pulling back, in choosing yourself. The song builds and builds, almost like a confrontation waiting to happen, only to crash down at the end – no dramatic finish, just the weight of reality settling in”.
Ananya continues to carve her place as one of indie pop’s most compelling new voices, drawing inspiration from Lorde and Gracie Abrams, while crafting a distinct identity rooted in fearless storytelling, emotional depth, and sonic experimentation. With past singles like ‘Emotions’ and ‘Happy’, she explored self-discovery and resilience, and now, ‘All That Glitters Isn’t Gold’, with its hypnotic slow-burning arrangements, emotional push-pull, and raw vulnerability, marks a pivotal new chapter for Ananya – one that is wiser, bolder, and unafraid to sit in the complexity of truth. As she begins the countdown to her highly anticipated second project with the release of ‘All That Glitters Isn’t Gold’, Ananya is cementing herself as one to watch, proving exactly why her music continues to linger long after the final note fades.
