Anne Bennett
Born and raised in Salem, Massachusetts, Anne Bennett is an alternative singer/songwriter whose haunting, melancholic vocals soar over dark, melodies concerning death, love, heaven and hell, and are often influenced by her days living in the infamous Witch City. In the midst of the pandemic, Anne made the courageous decision to join The Songwriting Academy, a one-year, virtual, UK-based commitment that connected her with her mentor, and now friend, Paul Statham. Bennett's time with notable mentors at The Songwriting Academy inspired her to create music that embodied her authentic, beguiling self. Her sound is raw and honest, a welcome change from current trends. She credits PJ Harvey as her ultimate influence but also finds inspiration in Mariah Carey’s fierce independence: these influences challenge Bennett to push her own limits, and encourage her to make music that personifies her true aesthetic and attitude. Bennett’s upbringing and battles with mental health have impacted her musically as well. She beautifully intertwines the heaviness from growing up in Salem, MA, with a depression diagnosis to create music that sets a haunting scene.
