Los Angeles–based folk artist Anna May will release her new single, Fireflies & Buffalo, on October 21, 2025. Produced by Steve Rizzo and recorded at Stable Sound Studios, the song blends lyrical poetry with gritty metaphors, exploring themes of love, identity, and loss. Inspired by Bob Dylan, Neil Young, Pearl Jam, Belle and Sebastian, and Lana Del Rey, the track juxtaposes the fragility of fireflies with the grounded weight of a buffalo—an allegory of fleeting beauty colliding with permanence.
Anna describes the single as “my Idiot Wind,” a breakup song rooted in contradictions, riddles, and mystery. With verses full of sharp imagery and a chorus of raw sincerity, Fireflies & Buffalo invites listeners to find their own meaning within its elusive framework.
Previous Releases & Recognition
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Elegy premiered by V13 Media, featured by Ones to Watch, Americana UK, Ditty TV, Tinnitist, and more.
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The Cliff featured by Popdust, Earmilk, Ditty TV, Fanflex, and additional outlets.
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The Show chosen as KUTX Song of the Day (Aug 2024).
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Nominated for Best Americana Act (2024 New England Music Awards) and Best Indie Song (Indie Boulevard Magazine, 2023).
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Guest appearances on NPR’s Great American Folk Show, WKU PBS Lost River Sessions, and WDVX Blue Plate Special.
Performance Highlights
Anna has shared stages with artists including Kacy Hill, Amythyst Kiah, The Arcadian Wild, The Michigan Rattlers, Jann Klose, and Altan, and performed at festivals such as Treefort Music Festival, Wildflower! Music & Arts Festival, and Art of Élan.
Press Praise
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“Making waves as an alternative, tragic Americana artist.” — Earmilk
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“Her voice lulls you in like a siren… smooth like butter.” — Music Mecca
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“Emotive lyricism… absorbing stuff.” — Americana UK
Listen & Watch
