Weaving enthralling vulnerability with lush sonics, rising Melbourne singer-songwriter Anya Alchemy today shares her mesmerising new single Don’t Say You Never Felt It.
Powered by Anya’s silky, dynamic vocals, Don’t Say You Never Felt It channels soulful warmth alongside indie alt-pop gloss, offering equal parts cathartic immersion and polished earworm. Co-written with Alice Ivy, aka Annika Schmarsel (Mallrat, Thelma Plum, Ecca Vandal), Don’t Say You Never Felt It expands beyond Anya’s usual writing processes, with an auspicious beat from Alice Ivy also proving to be the key to unlocking the sublime end result. “I usually write with my brother so creating with Annika was a really fun experience,” shares Anya. “We had great chemistry and flow in the studio, and the songs just seemed to pour out. I don’t often write from scratch during co-writing sessions either but the lyrics for Don’t Say You Never Felt it seemed to come so naturally when I heard Annika’s beat.”
With mixing courtesy of Matt Bartlem (Boo Seeka, Lastlings, Jarryd James) and mastering by Dale Becker (Billie Eilish, Sabrina Carpenter), Don’t Say You Never Felt It amplifies Anya’s ever-flourishing sonic universe, dazzling with confidence and deeply relatable subject matter, as she elaborates, “I wrote this song about someone holding back their feelings for you and lying to themselves. I could tell that they felt the same way as me but wouldn’t admit it.”
“My team is absolutely insane,” Anya continues. “I don’t think I could find a better group of people to believe in and back me. From my brother Jay, my manager Em and then Dale Becker and Matt Bartlem, I just feel so lucky that they all want to be part of this journey with me. As an independent artist, it can be super hard to get ahead or to feel like you can “compete” on the same level as the pros, but with this team behind me I honestly feel like anything is possible.
Alchemy by name and alchemist by nature, Anya Alchemy’s bewitching artistry is a transmutation of raw authenticity and genre-blending nods to indie alt-pop, hip hop and beyond. Hailing from picturesque regional Victoria, Anya’s diverse influences merge with her own signature flair to create a sound that is refreshing and unforgettable, with a huge global appeal. With her chameleonic creative nature seamlessly taking her from heartfelt ballad to powerful anthem without breaking a sweat, Anya’s rich and soulful vocals are also the ultimate cornerstone to her sound, powered by her knack for immersive storytelling and soul-shaking live delivery.
From her 2019 debut single Home featuring Pez through to her 2024 anthem ICK, Anya has continued to seek beyond the boundaries of her own creativity, exploring new sonic terrain at every step, while also pushing herself as an artist. She’s shared stages with Conrad Sewell, Pierce Brothers, Boo Seeka, The Audreys, Nathan Cavaleri, as well as performing at Melbourne’s Hello Sunshine Festival with The Veronicas, Grinspoon, Bliss N Eso and more.
Continuing to carve out her sonic sorcery in 2026 and beyond, Don’t Say You Never Felt It heralds the beginning of an onslaught of killer releases to see the year out, belt up and standby for the unforgettable magic of Anya Alchemy.
“I’ve got stacks of singles waiting to be released this year and next, and am very happy to finally have my babies out in the world,” says Anya. “It sounds cheesy, but I just love making music, writing and singing. And even if it never made/makes a dime, this is still what I want to be doing until I die.”
Don’t Say You Never Felt It is out today.
Stream: DON’T SAY YOU NEVER FELT IT
