Annie Hamilton And Her Moving Latest Single Song For Lily

Sydney/Eora-based multi-disciplinary artist and designer Annie Hamilton has carved a reputation for herself as one of Australia’s most distinctive voices in indie and alt-pop. Known for her ability to capture raw emotion and refract it through shimmering textures and kinetic energy, Annie continues to push boundaries with every release.

Following the success of her 2024 sophomore record stop and smell the lightning—which debuted at #11 on the ARIA charts and is currently nominated for Best Independent Pop Album at the AIR Awards—Annie unveils a more intimate side with her latest single, Song For Lily.

At its core, Song For Lily is a heartfelt ode to friendship. Written for a close friend, Annie describes the track as something that “just fell out effortlessly,” never originally intended for release. After sharing a snippet online, overwhelming messages from fans encouraged her to record and share it more widely.

Unlike her usual tendency to reshape songs in the studio, Annie’s goal here was simple: let the song be what it wanted to be. Produced alongside Chloe Dadd and featuring the delicate violin work of Jenny McCullagh (I Know Leopard), the track captures the purity of its original form—gentle, unforced, and brimming with sincerity.

Song For Lily is more than just a song—it’s an experience. With its moving lyrics, cinematic scope, and slick production, it shines as one of Annie’s most affecting releases to date. The arrangement leaves space for her voice to resonate while the subtle strings and textures elevate it to something deeply atmospheric.

This release follows a string of high-profile highlights, including recent tours supporting Mallrat, Luke Hemmings (5SOS), Lime Cordiale, and even The National. With a growing following of 13.5k on Instagram and over 70k on TikTok, Annie is steadily building an international audience drawn to her fearless creativity and ever-evolving sound.

With Song For Lily, Annie reminds us of the simple beauty of connection and the power of releasing music straight from the heart.