Max Blansjaar offers a poignant reflection on the complexities of navigating life’s storms with his latest single, “Anna Madonna,” set to feature on his forthcoming debut album, False Comforts, releasing on June 21st under Beanie Tapes.
Advocating for the strength found in solidarity and connection, “Anna Madonna” serves as a reminder to hold on to what matters most, even when the world feels chaotic and uncertain.
In discussing the song, Max shares
“It’s not easy out there. It hurts! Sometimes you want to lash out, renounce all ties, retreat into yourself. Trust nobody; pull the plug on them all. ‘Anna Madonna’ is a manifesto to say that we stay standing by holding each other through the storm. There is no cosmic conspiracy, no grand plan – frightening, tiresome, but above all a reminder to hold on to what we have. I wrote the words on a Post-It note which I stuck to my bedside table and left there until a melody appeared. It is best sung in front of mirrors and on school playgrounds.”
Max’s creative process, from jotting down lyrics on a Post-It note to crafting a melody, reflects the raw authenticity that permeates the song.
With its touching lyrics and introspective melody, “Anna Madonna” is a testament to the power of music to provide solace and strength during life’s more troublesome moments.
And with Max’s suggestion to sing it in front of mirrors and on school playgrounds, he underscores not only the song’s power but the importance of finding moments of reflection and connection in everyday life.
