Ana Egge Embraces the Mystical and the Mundane On New Album Sharing in the Spirit, Out May 17th via StorySound Records

Listen to Lead single “Where Berries Grow” HERE

Today, indie folk singer-songwriter Ana Egge announces her new album Sharing in the Spirit out May 17th via StorySound Records. The 10-track album which combines 8 original compositions with covers of songs by Ted Hawkins and Sinéad O'Connor is a mix of politics, addiction, sex, and love. It promises listeners a bold and honest ride, beginning with the album cover, which is an image of a young Ana captured in her childhood town of Ambrose, North Dakota, now a ghost town reclaimed by prairie grass.

Alongside the album announcement, Egge shares "Where Berries Grow," a near-biblical, bluegrass beauty. In each line, Egge explores metaphors representing loved ones, such as a "drink divine," a "stand of trees," and a "dark angel," allowing for deeply personal and spiritual expression. Listen to “Where The Berries Grow” HERE.

Egge reflects on the genesis of the track, sharing:

“I started thinking of each person's name in a new way. I got curious about the meanings of all their names and was inspired by the imagery and poetic connections that arose. All of their earth-body-spirit-stories became, 'Where Berries Grow'.”

Throughout what NPR describes as a “rich career,” Ana has collaborated with esteemed artists such as Billy Strings, Rob Moose (known for his work with Paul Simon, Phoebe Bridgers, and yMusic), Buck Meek (of Big Thief), Steve Earle and has toured extensively with Iris DeMent. Coming out as gay during her teenage years, Ana has navigated hazards stemming from physical, cultural, and political sources. It's through these challenges that she discovered the transformative power of music and its ability to uplift and connect people in seemingly magical ways, leading her to be described as having an “ever-interesting mastery over music” (No Depression). 

Sharing in the Spirit is fueled by Egge’s creative momentum and collaboration with longtime producer and friend, Lorenzo Wolff (Taylor Swift, Bartees Strange, Teddy Thompson). Despite each single maintaining its unique energy, Egge’s distinctive voice as both a writer and singer ensures that they come together beautifully. The opener, "Don’t You Sleep,” is sexy folk slipping into determined noisy garage rock. Meanwhile, "Mission Bells Moan" and her take on Ted Hawkins’ "Sorry You're Sick" delve into themes of alcoholism and sobriety. Throughout the album, Egge's multifaceted talents and diverse musical interests are on full display, showcasing her versatility across genres.

Sharing in the Spirit Track List

Don’t You Sleep 

Door Won’t Close

Sharing In The Spirit

If It Were Up To Me

Mission Bells Moan

Sorry You’re Sick

Where Berries Grow

Ready For The Darkness

Ending We Need

Last Day Of Our Acquaintance