Hanna Andréa writes pop music that’s cinematic, full of tasty hooks, and oh-so infectious. Her songs are half diary, half diorama, a characteristic that has become her calling card, and it’s the thread running from her debut album Stranded in the Middle to her upcoming new EP, Braveheart.
A Norwegian American singer with an instinct for narrative, Andréa arrived two years ago with Stranded in the Middle, launching it in front of a Northern Norwegian classical ensemble, which indicates that she hears pop as something bigger than most artists. That same theatrical streak powers Muse! The Shakespeare Mayhem Musical, a musical production she co-created with Lisa Sanderson. It has since expanded into a full-scale show featuring Broadway performers, plush storytelling, and a score meant to touch the heart; it has also been selected as a featured production for the 2026 Edinburgh Festival Fringe, running in August.
Now she’s scaling that imagination down to the concentrated format of an EP, Braveheart, which features tracks like the already released “Pinnacles,” “Float,” and the title track. The rollout continues with the music video for “Get Off Your Phone,” a song that turns a ubiquitous dilemma into a sing-along.
Co-written with Michael Biancaniello, James Conner, Kelsey Gauthier, and Dominique Vellutato, “Get Off Your Phone” stitches together two well-worn but still alluring styles, the candy-coated snap of ’90s pop and the tough energy of early-’00s rock.
“Get Off Your Phone” is a song about standing right next to someone who is physically present but is elsewhere mentally because they are hypnotized by their phone.
The lyrics tell the story: “By the time you open your eyes / The moment’s passing you by / Life could be great, but you wouldn’t know / ’Cause you’re on your phone.”
A thrumming guitar opens “Get Off Your Phone,” topped by Andrea’s deliciously evocative voice, a voice drenched in vivacity. On the chorus, the tune ramps up with bright textures riding a tight rhythm brimming with beaucoup pop oomph. The mood and feel of the song are uplifting and fun despite the cautionary message of the lyrics.
With “Get Off Your Phone,” Hanna Andrea unveils a breezy music video with luscious production and plenty of sonic momentum.
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