First appearing on the Manchester music scene in 2019, Anyone’s Ghost makes a large impact with a delicate sound, her solemn songs touching on themes of death, romance, mystery and murder. The solo project of local songwriter Wanda Roslyn, Anyone’s Ghost was born from the influence of dark folk and indie rock, encompassed in poetic lyricism and an affection for literature. Usually wielding an acoustic guitar and a multitude of effects pedals, Wanda is able to capture attention from the get-go with haunting vocals, melodic guitar work and a soundscape formed with intensity and emotion.
The release of the debut EP “A Good Winter in June” from Anyone’s Ghost, back in 2021, gained over 20,000 streams on Spotify alone and was covered in magazines, featuring on many best of 2021 lists, and created a connection with fans worldwide, with T-shirts and tapes sold in locations ranging from the local Manchester area to overseas in the US & Australia. The explosion generated by Wanda’s music has ensured Bread Records as a label to watch for exciting and unique artists.
The debut album “Necromancer“, released on the 20th July 2023, is a poetic depiction of Wanda’s experiences over the past few years, expanding on the shoegazy sound of the “A Good Winter In June” EP, showing Wanda’s maturity and talent throughout the full album. The first single “The Secret History” is a perfect encapsulation of the intensity and dynamic of Anyone’s Ghost’ sound; delicate and intrinsic lyricism backed by a ferocious, intense soundscape that formulates a truly unique style; whereas the final single, “Molotov”, sits between the delicate acoustic ballads, and the chaotic ferocity of their more shoegaze and alternative tracks. Opening up with luscious, haunting guitar lines, Wanda’s vocals seep carefully over the soundscape of the track, controlling the ebb and flow of the track.
The album is a testament to Wanda’s songwriting ability, from the deeply touching imagery in “Out Of Spite“, the power and ferocity of the lyrics in “Ancestor“, to the delicate and intrinsic descriptive poetry relayed in “The Lexington“. Wanda’s compelling songwriting is central to Anyone’s Ghost’s tracks, and their musical capability gives it a backdrop enriched in noise, through the use of pedals and dynamic guitar work.
These songs are brought even more to life by producer michael webster, who has worked with Wanda over the past four years. Crafting soundscapes behind the tracks, adding unconventional instrumentation and using distortion, feedback and walls of sound from an electric guitar, he is able to create an atmosphere that perfectly compliments the tone of Anyone’s Ghost.
With the addition of Max Macmillan on keys and guitar, the three-piece has been able to bring this to the stage, having performed multiple headline slots across Manchester this year alone, including an album launch on the 20th of July at Band On The Wall; they have been making waves in the city and garnering attention and audiences from all across the North West.
“This EP feels like mist, it feels like mourning and solemnity, the heaviness of coming to your own thoughts at the end of the day, and yet it feels like escape. Poetic and unrelenting in its beauty and haunting I know this EP is one I will return to time and time again,” – @wherearethegirlbands review of ‘A Good Winter in June”, 2021
“A Good Winter in June may be a record made for the colder months, but listening to it at the peak of summer, I felt completely absorbed into its own universe, transfixed by this marvel of an EP. Anyone’s Ghost make an incredibly bold statement with this sublime record. Like all good ghost stories, it lingers in the memory long after it ends, and invites you back for more.” – QSO Media (Link to Review)
“From the piano chords, Anyone’s Ghost’s ethereal vocals draw listeners into a contemplative soundscape. The delicate instrumentation alongside the haunting vocal delivery, creates an understated yet powerful atmosphere” – The Indiependent’s review of ‘More Than I Care to Admit’, 2023
“Usually wielding an acoustic guitar and a multitude of effects pedals, Wanda is able to capture attention from the get-go with haunting vocals, melodic guitar work and a soundscape formed with intensity and emotion.” – Top 40 Charts, 2023
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