In this age where we’re all caught in the endless scroll, Hanna Andréa, the Norwegian-American artist, is back with something that truly cuts through the noise. Her newest single, “GET OFF YOUR PHONE,” which dropped on April 24th, gives us a bright glimpse into her upcoming EP, Braveheart. It’s not just another pop track; it’s a bold, direct challenge to how much we’ve all been losing ourselves behind our screens, reminding us that the really deep moments in life are often the ones we completely miss because we’re looking down.
A Real Throwback Sound
Working with a strong team, including Michael Biancaniello and James Conner, Andréa has moved away from her usual atmospheric synths. This time, there’s a grittier, Americana feel to her sound. The song draws heavily on that late ’90s and early 2000s rock nostalgia. With its restless, muted guitars, you can almost hear the rebellious spirit of Avril Lavigne, but it still has that polished, relatable touch you might find in Olivia Rodrigo’s work. This “pre-digital” sound isn’t just a casual style choice; it’s a thematic one, effectively taking listeners back to a time when connections happened face-to-face, not through a ping on your phone.
Clever Lyrics with Real Heart
The song starts with a truly beautiful, almost haunting image: “Today I saw a shooting star / Not far from where you are / And all the places we used to go.” It’s a moment of pure, almost cinematic yearning, but it quickly snaps into a dry, frustrated reality check. That stark contrast between a shooting star’s beauty and the dull light of a phone screen really brings home the emotional toll this digital divide takes. The song builds to its peak with a dry, spoken-word line: “’Cause you’re on your phone,” perfectly bottling up the sheer frustration that can come with modern relationships.
Leading Up to Braveheart
“GET OFF YOUR PHONE” really sets the foundation for the whole Braveheart EP, a collection of songs that dives into ideas around self-acceptance and personal growth. Whether it’s the emotional depth found in “Pinnacles” or the lighter, almost otherworldly feel of “Float,” Andréa is showing just how skilled she is at mixing different genres. People are already comparing her ability to blend experimental art with something truly accessible emotionally to artists like AURORA and Jacob Collier, but at her core, she’s always about telling a story.
A Visionary with Many Hats
Andréa’s creativity definitely isn’t limited to just the studio. She’s also the composer behind Muse! The Shakespeare Mayhem Musical—which just opened at Lincoln Center and is set for the 2026 Edinburgh Festival Fringe. This background clearly brings a theatrical, character-focused depth to her songs. Her unique heritage is really where all these different facets come from. She grew up north of the Arctic Circle in Norway, was shaped by the American West, and is also a proud citizen of the Muscogee Nation. This blend of matrilineal strength and a bicultural perspective lends an authentic grounding to her work that you don’t often find in pop music these days.
Between her high-quality music videos and her dedication to creating cohesive “bodies of work,” Hanna Andréa is clearly building a lasting artistic presence that pulls you in. “GET OFF YOUR PHONE” is an infectious and thought-provoking anthem, solidifying her as one of the most original and exciting voices we should all be keeping an eye on for 2026.
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