Singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist, Ananya, steps into a deeply intimate space with her new single “Man Ray”, out today on all streaming platforms. Known for weaving emotional honesty into ethereal soundscapes, Ananya invites listeners to experience a journey of nostalgia, longing, and love’s imperfect beauty.
“Man Ray” is a pop-leaning indie ballad rooted in reflection. It unravels the magnetic pull of past connections, the details that linger, the fleeting highs and lows, the moments that stay etched in memory even when love itself has faded. The track captures how joy and heartbreak can coexist, reminding us that some connections never fully leave, even as life moves forward.
Working with longtime collaborator Ian Barter, Ananya approached “Man Ray” as both a confession and a release. Before a note was played, the pair shaped the emotional core of the song in conversation, unlocking lyrics that had been waiting to surface. From there, delicate synths and textured instrumentation built the atmosphere, carrying Ananya’s expressive vocals into a cinematic, otherworldly space. The result is a track that feels both intimate and expansive, a sonic mirror of memory itself.
For Ananya, the process of creating “Man Ray” was not about challenges but about uncovering honesty. “I think I’ve always had things I wanted to say but never quite found the right way to say them. Writing Man Ray felt special, like finally sharing a confession that had been too long overdue,” she explains. That sense of release translates into every note, offering listeners a chance to reflect on their own stories of love and loss.
Since her debut EP i woke up one night in 2023, Ananya has built a reputation for turning her personal journey into universal storytelling. Her music continues to evolve: each release is a deeper excavation of emotion and experience. Following recent singles “Falling”, and “Long Jump”, “Man Ray” offers another glimpse into her expanding sonic world, with more new music to come in the lead-up to her 2026 EP.
With “Man Ray”, Ananya delivers the bittersweet reminder that even love that doesn’t last can remain unforgettable.
Make sure to stream or download “Man Ray” today.