Anna Erhard in session tonight – recorded for Steve Lamacq at the BBC’s Maida Vale studios on May 12, 2025.

Swiss-born, Berlin-based artist Anna Erhard has been captivating audiences with her sharp wit, playful storytelling, and eclectic sound, and now she’s back with her highly anticipated third album, Botanical Garden out on 27 September via Radicals Music. Following the success of her 2022 album Campsite Erhard’s latest work dives even deeper into the absurdities of modern life. Her new single “Not Rick,” inspired by a tarot card reading gone awry, sets the tone for an album that explores themes of existential uncertainty, social critique, and the humour hidden in the mundane. Fans of her signature mix of slacker vibes and intricate arrangements will not be disappointed.

Alongside the release of Botanical Garden, Anna Erhard is embarking on an extensive tour spanning the UK and EU. Kicking off in October, the tour will see her bring her quirky, philosophical musings to intimate venues across Europe, including performances in London, Berlin, and Barcelona. As she gears up to take her new material on the road, Erhard is excited to translate the album’s introspective and playful energy to live audiences, promising performances that are as spontaneous and heartfelt as her songwriting.

Anna Erhard’s music exists in that hazy space between indie rock and offbeat pop, where dry wit and deadpan delivery meet angular guitars and restless beats. Originally from Switzerland, now based in Berlin, she first caught attention with Basel’s folk-leaning Serafyn before stepping out solo, swapping acoustic delicacy for something more unpredictable.

For a sample – here is a session she recorded earlier today at Maida Vale for Steve Lamacq.

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