She is incredible

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I hope you like the full shebang!

Just when you thought you were safe… the official music video for I Had A Baby Not A Lobotomy premieres this Weds at 7pm BST on The Anchoress YouTube channel.

I’ll be chatting live with JJ Eringa. Get your reminder here: youtu.be/rznjp_gbpJs?...

Thank you 😘

Thanks for listening Scott. Great to have you aboard!

Thanks Scott - you can preorder the album here now: shop.lastnightfromglasgow.com/products/the...

The Anchoress returns with 'I Had a Baby Not A Lobotomy': "An anthem for anyone ever written off for daring to procreate" The Anchoress shares 'I Had A Baby Not A Lobotomy' featuring Gwenno and tells us about new album 'As We Once Were'

First interview about the new album with the NME. I talk all about all the stupid things people said to me when I had a baby, being let loose on Pete Townshend's synths, and how tripping over a cassette tape gave rise to the new 14 track concept album:

www.nme.com/news/music/t...

Daring To Procreate I'm a huge fan of The Anchoress aka Catherine Anne Davies and the prospect of a new album, As We Once Were, in the summer makes 2026 a brig...

#BestSongHeardToday

I Had A Baby Not A Lobotomy: The Anchoress ft. Gwenno

New music from @theanchoress.bsky.social is reason enough to celebrate but this is as brilliant as you would expect.

New album (pre)ordered!

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The Anchoress returns with 'I Had a Baby Not A Lobotomy': "An anthem for anyone who has ever been written off for daring to procreate" The Anchoress shares 'I Had A Baby Not A Lobotomy' featuring Gwenno and tells us about new album 'As We Once Were'

A new era begins

Excited to hear what people make of new music from @theanchoress.bsky.social www.nme.com/news/music/t...

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Pre-save my new single Powered by found.ee

I have a brand new single coming in a few weeks time.

Please pre-save it here: found.ee/IHadAB

I’ll pick one lucky person who clicks “presave” to win a special prize bundle that includes a lovely rare signed album test pressing.

Thank you in advance and good luck in the draw! X

Pre-save my new single Powered by found.ee

I have a brand new single coming in a few weeks time.

Please pre-save it here: found.ee/IHadAB

I’ll pick one lucky person who clicks “presave” to win a special prize bundle that includes a lovely rare signed album test pressing.

Thank you in advance and good luck in the draw! X

New album news coming very soon!

Thank you

International Women's Day - The Motherhood Penalty In Music - God Is In The TV Pregnancy throughout time has been met with abjection; the female body has been deemed an object of fear, with its transformative state inviting uncertainty

International Women’s Day – the motherhood penalty in music #IWD - Hannah Thomas

#MargoPrice #AllSaints, @thelilyallen.bsky.social @theanchoress.bsky.social @aniglass.bsky.social #Angharad www.godisinthetvzine.co.uk/2026/03/08/i...

Are you a Prog Prince or a Progressive Princess? New merch drop. No waste. All sizes. →

Really cool new merch drop from @theanchoress.bsky.social for #BandcampFriday @bandcamp.com open.substack.com/pub/theancho...

I published a book with Bloomsbury and it’s always a surprise when I get a small royalty cheque. But very small it is.

The Strange Economics of Being a Critical Darling On cultural currency, actual currency, and the gap between them

For creatives of all kind, this lovely essay by @theanchoress.bsky.social examines the strange gap between being critically acclaimed and being paid a living wage. Whether you're a musician, writer, actor, or artist, this all hits close to home.

theanchoress.substack.com/p/the-strang...

Thank you Mike 🙏🏻

Thanks Andrew - almost there now!

It’s #BCF today 💘 I’m offering a limited Valentine’s merch bundle to help fund the final mixing the new album.

Totes are sold out, but there are just 38 white vinyl or tee bundles left—each with a handwritten origami love-letter from me to you.

👉 iamtheanchoress.bandcamp.com/merch

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Thanks for sharing Ian

Wicked Game by The Anchoress on Apple Music Song · 2026 · Duration 4:19

The Anchoress* (Catherine Anne Davis) has a cover of Chris Issak’s Wicked Game out today.

Apple Music: music.apple.com/gb/album/wic...

Spotify: open.spotify.com/album/5wIeva...

#Music #TheAnchoress #ChrisIssak

* @theanchoress.bsky.social

A photo of a record player with a purple LP on. The tone arm is down near the start of the record. In the foreground there is an on/off switch with on pressed down. Also a red power light and the number 88 in digits. Stood up behind the record player is the LP sleeve with a picture of the artist.

Listening to Communion by @theanchoress.bsky.social and love the purple vinyl. #Music #Photography #APictureADay #Olympus

I do a monthly Patreon Prize draw to say thank you to all my supporters. Find out more here: www.patreon.com/TheAnchoress

A signed test pressing of Versions, by The Anchoress.

The world might be going to hell in a handcart, but I've won a (signed) test pressing of @theanchoress.bsky.social tremendous Versions. So I got that going for me.

Live to Tell - Bonus Track

If you ever wanted to know what I’d sound like singing with a 5lb baby girl with their feet firmly lodged in your diaphragm, check out this secret bonus track from my collaborative album with Bernard Butler. Listen here: open.spotify.com/track/75drGg...

And here we all are, still paying for it. Quite literally.