Mad Wednesdays

17 May 2018

Diana Anaid is THE BETTER GIRL!

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Joining us in the middle of THE BETTER GIRL Australian Tour, the MAD Wednesday crew chat to Diana Anaid about how it’s going, keeping it fresh, and creating an intimate, friendly, and inclusive vibe at her shows around the country. ‘Better Girl’ is the second single from Diana’s current album My Queen out now on MGM.

Check out all the details at: dianaanaid.com

Upcoming dates for THE BETTER GIRL tour:

MELBOURNE – Friday May 18th at The Caravan Music Club, with guest Rosie Burgess Tickets here

NEWCASTLE – Thursday May 24th at Hotel Cambridge with guests Ben Camden and Kristy Coote Tickets here

CANBERRA – Friday May 25th at Smiths Alternative with guest Ben Camden Tickets here

SYDNEY – Saturday May 26th at Factory Floor with guests Ben Camden and Steve James Tickets here

Starting in 1997, Anaid’s self-funded and self-produced feral-folk debut stood out amongst the hip hop and teen-pop that was dominating the 90’s airwaves, spawning the #1 alternative hit I Go Off, and leaving many to wonder if this young mum was just another one trick pony.

Diana’s follow up I Don’t Think I’m Pregnant saw her receive her 5th ARIA nomination and her second inclusion in Triple J’s Hottest 100, crossing into commercial radio with Don’t Believe In Love and silencing those who had placed her in the one-hit-wonder pile.

With comparisons to Liz Phair, P.J Harvey and Ani DiFranco, Diana Ah Naid (as she was known until changing it to the palindromic Anaid) in 2004 cracked the U.S market with Last Thing and her ‘No Boys Allowed’ campaign, which saw the single climb into the Billboard Top40.

Diana’s career highlights include US Billboard Top 40 placement, 5 ARIA nominations, 2 inclusions in Triple J’s Hottest 100 and sets at the BDO, Falls, Vans Warped, Woodford and Byron Blues Fest.

“…wistful and edgy, rebellious and arty, relentlessly creative..with an amazing voice.” 100% Rock

“The spirit is honest, heartfelt and pleads with listeners to, well, listen…'” MusicLove “The Australian equivalent of Alanis Morissette, the alternative rock/pop on display is world class.” OverDrive