Anna Erhard, Dana Gavanski

432 presents Anna Erhard + Dana Gavanski on Thursday 4th March at Òran Mór.

Berlin-based Swiss musician Anna Erhard is opening a new chapter in her career with the release of her new single, “1000 Sheep”. The track marks the beginning of the campaign for her forthcoming album of the same name, which is set for release in February 2027.

Over the past years, Anna Erhard has developed a distinctive voice in European indie pop. Her music lives somewhere between the laid-back spirit of Kurt Vile and the inventive charm of early Beck, blending distorted guitars and lo-fi keyboards with storytelling. Delivered with her trademark nonchalance, her songs transform everyday observations, travels and chance encounters into musical snapshots.

Following the release of her third studio album Botanical Garden in 2024, Erhard toured throughout the UK and performed across the continent. Highlights of this period included an appearance at the Glastonbury Festival as well as support from BBC 6 Music, featuring airplay and several live sessions, including a recording at London's Maida Vale Studios.

With “1000 Sheep”, Anna Erhard offers a first glimpse into her forthcoming album and once again shows her ability to turn everyday observations and fleeting encounters into witty, playful stories.

"After last summer’s festival tour, I wrote this song about a cute shepherd we met on his farm during one of our days off. In reality, we only exchanged maybe five sentences; the rest of the story was invented by the band and me during long drives between shows, until we had convinced ourselves of this love story. Since I basically knew nothing about him, the main thing I celebrate him for in this song is that he is good at counting sheep."