“You are in danger of living a life so comfortable and soft that you will die without ever realising your true potential” – David Goggins

Jen Cloher (Ngāpuhi & Ngāti Kahu) is a songwriter and performer living on unceded Wurundjeri land in Naarm Melbourne. Over the past 20 years, they have become a master of their craft. 

Their latest surprise single, ‘Annabelle’ is a track that didn’t quite make it into their acclaimed 2023 album ‘I Am The River, The River Is Me.’ ‘Annabelle’ is a gentle and emotional track that combines wisdom, introspection and Cloher’s masterful musicality to create a piece of work that takes on several meanings. But the most striking element is the decentering of white feminism in modern discourse. They explain that white feminism has had an impact, but often seeks individual power, rather than the total liberation of communities from oppressive structures. It is a powerful and moving track, that is accompanied by a beautiful music video – which also happens to be Cloher’s directorial debut.

Jen Cloher joined Jas from Dream State earlier this week, to chat all about their upcoming tour, making their directorial debut and ‘making art for art’s sake.’

Listen to their brand new single Annabelle here!

You can also grab a ticket to their upcoming VIVID Sydney show on the 6th of June here. With support from Sydney artist Ella Haber, Cloher will be joined by their whole band at the Machine Hall in Sydney.

You can listen to Dream State every Sunday between 8-10am, and find your new favourite female, queer and gender-diverse artists.

Photo Credit: Kira Puru