Annie Schultz, photo by Julian Owen
ANNIE SCHULTZ
BIO
Annie Schultz is a singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist based in the Twin Cities of Minnesota. Drawing influence from songwriters like Elliott Smith and Nick Drake, they craft a sound defined by thoughtful, modal chord progressions and an emotionally intimate vocal delivery.
Schultz grew up in the Twin Cities and began learning guitar at age 14. They attended a performing arts high school, which deepened their musical education and introduced them to Minneapolis’ DIY house show scene. During this formative period, Schultz developed a lasting admiration for the legacy of local icons such as Prince, The Replacements, and Hüsker Dü - artists whose influence continues to shape independent music well beyond the Midwest.
Later, Schultz relocated to Olympia, Washington to pursue a degree in audio production at The Evergreen State College. Immersed in the Pacific Northwest’s musical history, they became increasingly drawn to the introspective songwriting of post-punk and gothic acts like Joy Division and The Cure, discovering emotional through-lines between post-punk’s stark intensity and the vulnerability of acoustic songwriting.
Bridging the earnest immediacy of singer-songwriter traditions with the moody, angular sensibilities of post-punk, Schultz has developed a distinctive and emotionally resonant sound. Fans of Elliott Smith, Phoebe Bridgers, and Angel Olsen will connect with the contemplative, dream-like atmosphere of their work.
After graduating from university, Schultz returned to the Twin Cities, where they are reconnecting with the local music community and continuing to evolve their project through both solo and full-band performances.
Schultz’s debut label EP, It Bends Until It Breaks, received immediate recognition, garnering press coverage from Wonderland, METAL, Under the Radar, Grimy Goods, Luna Collective, Ones To Watch, and CelebMix, along with official playlist support from Apple Music.
Origin: Twin Cities, MN
Currently: Twin Cities, MN
Genres: Indie Rock/Indie Folk/Singer-Songwriter
Label: Trailing Twelve Records
Press: info@trailingtwelve.com
Management: info@trailingtwelve.com
Booking: info@trailingtwelve.com
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PRESS & FEATURES
"An emotive and introspective masterpiece that delves deep into the complexities of self-discovery and personal growth" - Wonderland
"Entices you effortlessly through its lyrical personality and melodic form of seduction" - METAL
"One of the best EPs of the year. A voice that can make you fall to your knees and weep." - CelebMix
"unwinds gently and methodically, sprawling over a spacious expanse of dreamy synth beds and tremulous guitar textures" - Under The Radar
"Schultz’s guitar glides over the waters of distant echoing chords corresponding to each strum, coming together in a cross between folk and indie." - Grimy Goods
"focused and stunning in minimal production, allowing space for visceral connection as the singer-songwriter's angelic vocals carry you on this introspective journey" - Luna Collective